PB in the 45th Ward
Alderman John Arena brought PB to the 45th Ward in 2012. Learn more about the ward and past cycles below.
Ward Overview
The 45th Ward is located in the northwest corner of the City of Chicago. The ward encompasses several neighborhoods including: Portage Park, Gladstone Park, Mayfair, Edgebrook, Forest Glen, Independence Park, and Jefferson Park. The ward is one of the transportation hubs of Chicago with good access to the CTA Blue Line, Metra, numerous bus routes, and the Kennedy Expressway. The ward is distinguished by several community assets including the Portage Park neighborhood’s Six Corners shopping district, the Mayfair historic bungalow district, and forest preserves in the Forest Glen and Edgebrook neighborhoods.
Maps and Tables
2018 PB CycleDuring the 2018 PB cycle, the 45th Ward hosted 3 idea collection events. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 17 ballot items, including street resurfacing. Voting took place from October 1 through October 20. 761 residents voted at the ward office, in the community, and online.
Winning Projects Street resurfacing ($490,000) Sidewalk repairs ($150,000) Community garden startup ($15,000 per garden) LED viaduct lighting ($240,000) Dog park ($100,000) PB Ballot Items View all projects that appeared on the ballot in the 45th Ward here. View a sample ballot here. 2015 - 2016 PB Cycle In their fourth cycle, the 45th Ward hosted 5 idea collection events and solicited 130 project ideas. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 13 ballot items. Voting took place May 2-7, 2016. 279 residents voted at 3 voting locations throughout the ward. Winning Projects Street resurfacing Curb and sidewalk repairs throughout ward Viaduct lighting Decorative trash cans throughout ward Map of winning projects Ballot and posters Ballot (English) Project posters 2013-2014 PB Cycle In their second cycle, the 45th Ward hosted 5 idea collection events and solicited 86 project ideas. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 11 ballot items. Voting took place May 5-10, 2014. 516 residents voted at 3 voting locations throughout the ward. Winning Projects Street resurfacing ($551,000) New playground at public park ($100,000) Pigeon abatement ($150,000) Tree planting throughout ward ($240,750) Map of winning projects Ballots and posters Ballot (English) Ballot (Spanish) Project posters When using graphics or data from this website, please cite UIC Great Cities Institute and PB Chicago. |
2017 PB CycleDuring their fifth cycle, the 45th Ward hosted 5 idea collection events. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 16 ballot items, including street resurfacing. Voting took place from October 16 through October 28. 723 residents voted at the ward office, in the community, and online.
Winning Projects Street resurfacing ($510,000) Sidewalk repairs ($150,000) Jefferson Park library facelift ($175,000) Curb repairs ($150,000) Ballot and posters PB Ballot Items View all 16 projects that appeared on the ballot in the 45th Ward here. View an English Sample Ballot here and Spanish Sample Ballot here. 2014-2015 PB Cycle In their third cycle, the 45th Ward hosted 5 idea collection events and solicited 89 project ideas. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 10 ballot items. Voting took place April 27-May 2, 2015. 447 residents voted at 3 voting locations throughout the ward. Winning Projects Street resurfacing Bike lanes Campus improvements at 2 public elementary schools Pedestrian safety projects Street lighting People Spots throughout ward Map of winning projects Ballot and posters Ballot (English) Project posters 2012-2013 PB Cycle In their first cycle, the 45th Ward hosted 6 idea collection events and solicited 224 project ideas. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 16 ballot items. Voting took place April 29-May 5, 2013. 654 residents voted at the ward office throughout the week. Winning Projects Street resurfacing ($546,000) Turf field at public elementary school ($183,100) Viaduct remediation and pigeon abatement ($120,000) Street lighting ($23,000) Community garden upgrade ($2,500) Pedestrian crossing light ($125,000) Ballot Ballot (English) Ballot (Spanish) Project posters |