PB in the 49th Ward
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Alderman John Arena brought PB to the 45th 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
Past PB Cycles
2015-16
In their seventh cycle (fourth with PB Chicago), the 49th Ward hosted 9 idea collection events and solicited 225 project ideas. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 9 ballot items. Voting took place April 17-30, 2016. 2,139 residents voted at 8 voting locations throughout the ward.
Winning Projects Street resurfacing 100 trees throughout ward Street and alley lighting Improvements at 3 public parks Map of winning projects Ballots Ballot (English) Ballot (Spanish) 2014-15
In their sixth cycle (third with PB Chicago), the 49th Ward hosted 9 idea collection events and solicited 215 project ideas. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 10 ballot items. Voting took place April 18-25, 2015. 1,841 residents voted at 26 voting locations throughout the ward.
Winning Projects Street resurfacing Park improvements at four public parks and playlots 100 trees planted throughout the ward Improved pedestrian crossing Bus benches Five murals AstroTurf field at public park Map of winning projects Ballots Ballot (English) Ballot (Spanish) 2013-14
In their fifth cycle (second with PB Chicago), the 49th Ward hosted 9 idea collection events and solicited 333 project ideas. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 8 ballot items. Voting took place April 26-May 2, 2014. 1,763 residents voted at 33 voting locations throughout the ward.
Winning Projects Street resurfacing ($690,000) Benches at 15 bus stops ($36,750) New carpet at public library ($100,000) Spray feature at public park ($75,000) Accessible beach path extension at public beach ($75,000) Map of winning projects Ballots Ballot (English) Ballot (Spanish) 2012-13
8In their fourth cycle (first with PB Chicago), the 49th Ward hosted 8 idea collection events. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 12 ballot items. Voting took place April 29-May 4, 2013. 1,427 residents voted at 9 voting locations throughout the ward.
Winning Projects Street resurfacing ($620,000) Sidewalk repairs ($80,000) Cobblestone street restoration ($150,000) Pedestrian safety study ($30,000) Trees and water fountain in a public park ($29,800) Bike lanes ($75,000) Ballots Ballot (English) Ballot (Spanish) |
49th Ward Service Office
7356 N. Greenview Ave. Chicago, IL 60626 773.338.5796 ward49@cityofchicago.org www.ward49.com Upcoming PB events
Idea collection for the next cycle will start in the fall of 2016. Check back for future PB events.
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