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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

2020 PB Cycle

During the 2021 PB cycle, the 40=9th Ward hosted 4 idea collection events. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 7 ballot items, Policy Referendum portion, and street resurfacing. Voting took place from February 15th  through March 12th. 800 residents voted in the community.

Winning Projects 
Street Resurfacing ($650,000)
Tree Planting ($10,000)
Upgraded Residential Street Lighting ($182,000)
Sign Installation ($10,000)
Accessible Paved Walkway ($30,000)
Foot Wash Sprayer ($35,000)
Sculpture Installation ($100,000) 

Policy Referendum
Youth Programs 
Restorative Justice and Community & Community Reinvestment 
Housing Security and Zoning 
Business Development
Developing Community Hub 

49th Ward Ballot 






















































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49th Ward Service Office
1447 W. Morse Ave. 
Chicago, IL 60626
773.338.5796

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  • Home
  • About
    • PB in Chicago
    • PB in the Media
    • Who is PB Chicago?
  • Get involved
  • Current projects
    • 1st Ward
    • 29th Ward >
      • Previous cycles
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      • Previous cycles
    • 35th Ward >
      • Previous cycles
    • 36th Ward >
      • Previous cycles
    • 39th Ward >
      • Previous cycles
    • 40th Ward >
      • Previous cycles
    • 47th Ward
    • 49th Ward >
      • Previous cycles
  • Past projects
    • Previous Ward Partnerships >
      • 5th Ward
      • 10th Ward
      • 17th Ward
      • 22nd Ward
      • 31st Ward
      • 41st Ward >
        • Previous cycles
      • 45th Ward
      • 46th Ward
    • Chicago Central Park TIF District
    • Sullivan High School
  • Resources
    • PB Projects Map
  • Contact