Wichita Public Schools secured a major federal investment to improve school buildings. The next question is bigger than construction: who learns, who works, who gets a chance to bid—and how do we know the commitments made to Wichita are actually delivered? The grant was won. Now comes the community return. USD 259's 2025 Grants Development Annual Report lists a $15,278,240 Department of Energy award under the Renew America's Schools program. The district's current project pag

What happens when people who produce, sell, serve, and buy food sit at one table and ask what should change? Inside The Refinery’s first session—and the system being built to carry community insight into action.

KDHE has approved the 29th & Grove groundwater cleanup design. Here's what changed, what residents should ask, and why the Sept. 12 open house matters.

A federal civil-rights settlement forced major changes in Wichita Public Schools. After meeting with district leaders, here’s what we learned, what families should know, and what still deserves an answer.

The August RRCBA Community Brief: Invest Fest lessons, Wichita investments, national CBA examples, RRCBA’s active work, Committee Radar and practical ways to move from information to action.

A practical August 2026 watchlist connecting current Wichita developments, RRCBA’s active work, committee participation and national community-benefits lessons to the seven RRCBA committees.

NCRC’s $687.96 billion in bank community benefits agreements expands the CBA conversation beyond development projects and into mortgage access, small-business capital and community investment.

Kansas City and San Antonio show two ways community-benefit concepts can enter major development deals. Wichita already has incentive tools that recognize community and workforce development benefits.

Cleveland reports 33 executed CBAs tied to more than $959 million in projected investment. For RRCBA, the deeper lesson is what happens after the agreement is signed.

Housing, street design and arts funding can look like separate policy areas. RRCBA’s Community Standards show why they are better understood as connected pieces of neighborhood development.

Wichita’s Healthy Corner Store Initiative is not only a food-access program. RRCBA is one of the City’s Neighborhood Liaisons, helping connect stores, residents, trusted organizations and healthier-food resources.

Wichita Public Schools reports a $20 million Renew America’s Schools investment across 30 schools. RRCBA’s documented partnership with USD 259 helped secure the original $15.3 million federal award and connect the project to workforce, contracting, and community benefits.

A few thoughts from Bryce on what Invest Fest showed about Black economic power, why connection is infrastructure, and why Wichita should bring a bigger delegation next year.

Big development projects often arrive with beautiful renderings and even bigger promises. The Obama Presidential Center offers an important lesson: community commitments can create opportunity, but without clear enforcement, dedicated funding and public accountability, promised benefits may never fully reach the people they were designed to serve.

Imagine having a friendly neighbor who always knows what’s happening in the community and shares it with you right when you need it. That’s exactly what the new RRCBA Community Resources App does for us. It’s now available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, ready to connect us all in ways we’ve only dreamed of before. This app is more than just a tool. It’s a bridge that links residents, partners, committee members, and supporters with the heart of the Richa

Imagine planting a seed that grows into a mighty oak, sheltering your neighborhood for generations. That’s the magic of a community land trust (CLT). It’s not just about land; it’s about roots, growth, and shared prosperity. If you’ve ever wondered how to nurture such a powerful tool for community empowerment, you’re in the right place. Let’s roll up our sleeves and dig into the soil of community land trust creation. What Is Community Land Trust Creation and Why Does It Matte

When we think about transforming a neighborhood, it’s like planting a garden. We don’t just toss seeds and hope for the best. We carefully nurture the soil, water the roots, and watch for the first sprouts. That’s exactly what community benefits agreements (CBAs) do for neighborhoods like ours. They are the gardeners’ tools, ensuring that development grows in a way that nourishes everyone. Today, let’s take a stroll through some inspiring community benefits agreement examples

When we think about transforming a neighborhood, it’s like planting a garden. We don’t just toss seeds and hope for the best. We prepare the soil, water the plants, and nurture them carefully. That’s exactly what community agreement benefits aim to do for neighborhoods like ours around the McDonald Golf Course area in Wichita. They are the rich soil and steady water that help our community bloom into a vibrant, thriving place. Let’s take a stroll together through the world of

When we think about transforming neighborhoods, it’s like planting a garden. You don’t just toss seeds and hope for the best. You nurture, water, and protect the soil. That’s exactly what community benefits agreements (CBAs) do for neighborhoods. They are the promises made between developers and communities to ensure growth benefits everyone, not just a few. Today, let’s take a stroll through some real-life examples of community benefits agreements that have blossomed into th

Imagine planting a seed in a garden that’s been waiting for a fresh start. That seed, nurtured with care and resources, grows into a vibrant tree providing shade, fruit, and beauty for everyone around. That’s exactly what neighborhood revitalization projects aim to do—turn spaces that need a little love into thriving hubs of community life. But how do we get the water and sunlight for these seeds? That’s where securing revitalization grant opportunities comes into play. Let’s