Anchor Institution Agreement

1. Reference Guide

A quick guide.

2. What is an Anchor Institution Agreement?

A long-term committment made by institutions.

3. What are Anchor Institutions Good For?

Building more inclusive economies with community wealth building strategies.

4. How do I Start an Anchor Institution Agreement?

4.1. Creating Alignment on an Anchor Agreement Strategy

Creating a strategy.

5. Case Studies

5.1. Evergreen Cooperatives

Evergreen Cooperatives Anchor Institution Agreement.

5.2. University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania Anchor Instituion Agreement.

5.3. Metrolinx

Metrolinx Anchor Institution Agreement.

5.4. CASE (Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy) Program

CASE Anchor Institution Agreement.

5.5. Miami Dade College

Miami Dade College Anchor Institution Agreement.

6. Additional Resources

6.1. San Diego Regional Economic Development

Anchor Instituion Agreements research.

6.2. Guide for Anchor Institutions

A guide for Anchor Institutions created by UPenn.

6.3. Framework for Anchor Institution and Community Benefit Agreements

Informing your framework at your institution.

Framework for Anchor Institution and Community Benefit Agreements

This framework was created by the Human Rights and Social Justice Working Group, under the President’s Sustainability Council, at York University. If you are an anchor institution, this framework could be used to inform the framework at your institution.

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