Past PB Cycles in the 36th Ward
2018 Cycle
During the 2018 PB cycle, the 36th Ward hosted 3 idea collection events. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 7 ballot items, including street resurfacing. Voting took place from August 6 to September 14. 816 residents voted at the ward office, in the community, and online.
Winning Projects
Street resurfacing ($530,100)
Student safety and digital school signs ($135,000)
Sidewalks at Blackhawk Park ($40,000)
Traffic safety ($70,000)
Student pedestrian safety and park improvements ($205,000)
Student pedestrian safety at elementary school ($60,000)
Winning Projects
Street resurfacing ($530,100)
Student safety and digital school signs ($135,000)
Sidewalks at Blackhawk Park ($40,000)
Traffic safety ($70,000)
Student pedestrian safety and park improvements ($205,000)
Student pedestrian safety at elementary school ($60,000)
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2017 Cycle
During the 2017 PB cycle, the 36th Ward hosted 3 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 30 through October 28. 723 residents voted at the ward office, in the community, and online.
Winning Projects
Street resurfacing ($480,000)
Library accessibility improvements and beautification ($55,000)
Diagonal street parking and mural in Hermosa ($95,000)
School security and park improvements ($40,000)
Pedestrian tunnel improvements ($125,000)
Traffic circles and garbage cans ($100,000)
Neighborhood celebration signs and bike racks ($50,000)
Community garden irrigation ($55,000)
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Winning Projects
Street resurfacing ($480,000)
Library accessibility improvements and beautification ($55,000)
Diagonal street parking and mural in Hermosa ($95,000)
School security and park improvements ($40,000)
Pedestrian tunnel improvements ($125,000)
Traffic circles and garbage cans ($100,000)
Neighborhood celebration signs and bike racks ($50,000)
Community garden irrigation ($55,000)
View the ballot
| pb36_2017_english_ballot.pdf |
2016-17 Community Vote
During their second cycle, the 36th Ward hosted 3 idea collection events and solicited 91 project ideas. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 7 ballot items. Voting took place October 9-21, 2016. 1,070 residents voted at 7 voting locations throughout the ward.
Winning Projects
Street resurfacing ($550,000)
Chicago Academy playground and Blackhawk Park basketball court ($140,000) - 669 votes
School safety projects at Hanson Park, St. William, and Locke School ($50,000) - 393 votes
Athletic fields at Bell Park and Steinmetz High School ($175,000) - 351 votes
Reinberg Elementary playground and Hermosa traffic projects ($145,000) - 315 votes
Runners-up
Park and library improvements - 277 votes
Turn signal at Oak Park and Grand - 209 votes
Diagonal parking at community churches - 165 votes
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Winning Projects
Street resurfacing ($550,000)
Chicago Academy playground and Blackhawk Park basketball court ($140,000) - 669 votes
School safety projects at Hanson Park, St. William, and Locke School ($50,000) - 393 votes
Athletic fields at Bell Park and Steinmetz High School ($175,000) - 351 votes
Reinberg Elementary playground and Hermosa traffic projects ($145,000) - 315 votes
Runners-up
Park and library improvements - 277 votes
Turn signal at Oak Park and Grand - 209 votes
Diagonal parking at community churches - 165 votes
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2015-16
In their first cycle, the 36th Ward hosted 3 idea collection events and solicited 188 project ideas. Community representatives worked with ward staff and city agencies to develop 9 ballot items. Voting took place April 25-May 7, 2016. 792 residents voted at 5 voting locations throughout the ward.
Winning Projects
Street resurfacing
Turf field for public elementary school
Spray feature for public park
Trees throughout ward
Community garden at public high school
Crosswalks
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.
Winning Projects
Street resurfacing
Turf field for public elementary school
Spray feature for public park
Trees throughout ward
Community garden at public high school
Crosswalks
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.