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Vote for the Somernova Community Benefits Agreement and Help SCLT Secure $500,000!

  • St. Anthony's School 480 Somerville Avenue Somerville, MA, 02143 United States (map)

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape our neighborhood’s future. The Union Square Neighborhood Council (USNC) has negotiated a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) with Somernova’s developer — and it includes:

  • $50,000/year for 10 years to SCLT = $500,000 total

  • Up to 50% of new housing units could be affordable

  • 30% family-sized (2–3 bedroom) homes

This agreement offers SCLT long-term stability to fight displacement and expand community-owned housing. A 66% majority vote is needed to approve this CBA.

✅ Who can vote? Residents, property owners, business owners, employees, or regular volunteers within or within 1,000 feet of the USNC catchment area. Click here for a map.

What Else in the CBA?

  • 🎨 100,000 sq. ft. of affordable creative space

  • 💼 Good union jobs & job training programs

  • 🌱 Green infrastructure & open space investment

  • 🏛️ 20,000 sq. ft. of community space

  • 🛍️ Support for BIPOC-, LGBTQIA+-, and women-owned businesses

    Click here for a full summary of all benefits negotiated in this CBA

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