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Houston residents, friends and @HGentrification out to develop, secure, enforce & sustain a Community Benefits Agreement with @RiceUniversity Management Company

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This Community Benefits Agreement is more than a contract. It’s an opportunity for Third Ward residents, @RiceUniversity, and @SylvesterTurner to create a relationship based in trust and accountability.

It’s time for Houston to do business differently.

#ProtectTheTre

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HCEDD Community Meeting: Strategy Teams Report-back and Coalition Workshop https://t.co/LDxIc69VZc

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3) Coalition Vision and Process Workshop for:

Envisioning the next season of CBA fight. Critical questions, initiatives, strategic insights, creative ideas welcome!

Naming action commitments and follow-thru processes that let our collective visions/intentions/energies flow

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SAVE THE DATE! HCEDD will have our first community meeting of this year Thursday, May 12th from 6-7:30pm on Zoom.

RSVP and read below for more info:
https://t.co/hEa43oEhaQ

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1) Grassroots Team members will ask for input/involvement on new tools for base-building, fundraising and community democracy + care

2) Speak with Art Team members will share ideas for gathering to mourn, heal, reflect & celebrate all we’ve been thru in our fight for a CBA

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On March 22, we'll host an Interest Meeting for a new HCEDD Welcome Team where we'll put these skills to use. Email us at [email protected] with any questions.

We’re excited to add to our community toolbox as we expand how we learn, make decisions, and strategize together!

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Online meetings and trainings can be creative, engaging, and dynamic!

Join HCEDD on Tuesday, March 15th at 6pm on Zoom for a facilitation workshop where we will explore tools and techniques that can help us feel more connected, seen, and heard.

RSVP: https://t.co/MUI9q5NHeU

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The workshop is open to everyone regardless of experience with facilitation. We encourage y'all to log in on a computer or the mobile Zoom app so we can explore using Zoom in engaging ways.

The Zoom link will be
1. Emailed to all who RSVP
2. Posted here https://t.co/MUI9q5NHeU

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Community Regroup and Strategy Meeting 12/7/21 https://t.co/EXurC8HXqV

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The first half of the community meeting will be livestreamed on our Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube (linked in bio).

Schedule:
Intro/Education - 6:00-6:35PM
Civic Agreement Updates - 6:35-6:55PM
Strategy & Action Planning (NOT livestreamed) - 6:55-8PM

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We’re having a Community Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 7th from 6-8pm on Zoom to update everyone on the Houston City Council vote and plan a new phase of action.

RSVP here to receive the Zoom link in your inbox: https://t.co/TCsEcjk5UM

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“You’re setting your districts and your communities back.”

We’re fighting for a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) because we deserve equity and accountability when wealthy developers build in our neighborhoods. #ProtectTheTre

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Houston City Council could have demanded Rice Management Company to negotiate with us on a CBA that meets Third Ward residents’ needs.

Instead, they settled for a meager $14 Million civic agreement that doesn’t even come close.

https://t.co/nW6sTDTOiP

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RSVP here and bring your people!
https://t.co/x6dHRRW36E

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We’re gathering for a Community Meeting on Tues Dec 7th, 6-8PM on Zoom!

We will:
Introduce + Educate (6-6:35p): CBAs + HCEDD’s effort
Update + Reflect (6:35-6:55p): RMC's Civic Agreement + shameful City Council approval
Discuss (6:55-8p): long-term strategy + action

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Your council members should have rejected this agreement today (watch carefully - agenda item starts at 1:37:04). They should also reject the upcoming economic development agreement of $65 million of your money to subsidize billionaire company RMC. (4/4) https://t.co/CJ6IqNltOr

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Thread: Today your Houston City Council Members voted on this lackluster, offensive, and unaccountable civic agreement between Rice Management Company and the City of Houston. (1/4)
https://t.co/n7CE6lZYOp

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We’ve produced this document for you to see why the agreement is terrible. It's also linked in bio. On the last page, we also have questions City Council Members should ask regarding the RMC Civic Agreement.

Your council member has our document. (3/4)
https://t.co/g0ULbg7c6V

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Tell your Council Members to
1. Vote NO on giving RMC $65 Million public funds until Third Ward residents get the Community Benefits Agreement they deserve.
2. Do an Impact Study on the Innovation District so that HCEDD can continue our effort https://t.co/F9ZzUQ1u6g

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The vote on @RiceUniversity Management Company’s insulting civic agreement was delayed by one week. Now it’s time to show up!

Houston City Council Meeting - Tues 11/9 2PM
Public Comment Prep session - Mon 11/8 12-1PM

Sign up at https://t.co/TCsEcjk5UM