PB in the 49th Ward
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Alderman Joe Moore brought PB to the 49th Ward in 2009. 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
2018 PB CycleDuring the 2018 PB cycle, the 49th Ward hosted 8 idea collection events. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 8 ballot items, including street resurfacing. Voting took place from September 8 through September 21. 2,378 residents voted at the ward office, in the community, and online.
Winning Projects Street resurfacing and sidewalk and alley repair ($626,000) 100 trees ($80,000) Bus benches ($33,000) Artistic murals ($44,000) A public plaza/stage (zocalo) in Touhy Park ($60,000) Partial funding for high school artificial turf field and running track ($157,000) Ballots Sample ballot (English) When using graphics or data from this website, please cite UIC Great Cities Institute and PB Chicago. |
49th Ward Service Office
7356 N. Greenview Ave. Chicago, IL 60626 773.338.5796 ward49@cityofchicago.org www.ward49.org Past EventsPast PB Voting Events 2017
Sunday, October 1 8:30AM - 2:00 PM St. Jerome’s Church - 1709 W. Lunt Sunday, October 1 2:00PM - 6:00PM Taste of Clark Street - 7064 N. Clark Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 13 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (closed Sat. and Sun.) 7356 N. Greenview - 49th Ward Service Office Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 13 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed Sat. and Sun.) 1530 W. Morse - Northside Community Resources Tuesday, October 3 3:30PM - 6:30PM Howard Red Line Station (Howard St. entrance) Wednesday, October 4 3:00PM - 6:00PM 6907 N. Clark - Rogers Park Library Wednesday, October 4 3:00PM - 7:00PM 7356 N. Greenview - 49th Ward Shred-a-Thon @ 49th Ward Service Office Thursday, October 5 3:30PM - 6:30PM Morse Red Line Station (Morse & Lunt entrances) Saturday, October 7 9:00AM - 2:00PM 7356 N. Greenview - Chicago Dept. of Public Health Free Flu Shots @ 49th Ward Service Office Saturday, October 7 9:00AM - 3:00PM 1631 W. Jonquil - Expungement Summit @ Gale School Sunday, October 8 8:30AM - 12:00PM 6559 N. Glenwood - St. Ignatius Church Sunday, October 8 9:00AM - 2:00PM Glenwood between Morse & Lunt - Glenwood Sunday Market Wednesday, October 11 3:30PM - 6:30PM Jarvis Red Line Station Thursday, October 12 3:30PM - 6:30PM Loyola Red Line Station (Sheridan entrance) Saturday, October 14 9:00AM - 3:00PM 7212 N. Clark - Chicago Math and Science Academy |