PB in the 49th Ward

Alderwoman Maria Hadden continued PB in the 49th Ward in 2019.  Learn more about the ward, upcoming events, and past cycles below.

Ward Overview

The 49th Ward is located in the northeast corner of the city of Chicago. The ward boundaries include Lake Michigan to the east, Ridge/Oakley/Western to the west, Devon to the south, and Howard and Juneway Terrace to the north. The ward is distinguished by several community assets including several miles of parks and beaches, Loyola University Chicago, the Glenwood Avenue Arts District, Emil Bach House, the community arts space the Mess Hall, and the Madonna della Strada Chapel. The 49th Ward was the first to adopt participatory budgeting in the United States, and residents there have undertaken the process since 2009.

Maps and Tables

Ward neighborhood map
Ward demographic maps
Ward data sheet

2019 PB Cycle

Congratualations to Alderwoman Maria Hadden, 49th Ward staff, PB volunteers and residents for participating in another successful year.   
The results are in! Thank you to everyone who voted in this year's participatory budgeting cycle.

After the top winning votes, there is a remaining balance of $104,819 for the 2020 Aldermanic discretionary budget. Alderwomen Maria Hadden and the 49th Ward staff will convene with the leadership committee to determine how to allocate that balance.























































​​​When using graphics or data from this website, please cite UIC Great Cities Institute and PB Chicago.
49th Ward Service Office
1447 W. Morse Ave. 
Chicago, IL 60626
773.338.5796
​office@49thward.org
www.ward49.org

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