Past PB cycles in the 49th Ward
2015-16In 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) 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) |
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) 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) |
