Past PB cycles in the 49th Ward
Alderman Joe Moore first brought PB to the 49th Ward in 2009. He was the first elected official in the U.S. and in Chicago to conduct a PB process. PB Chicago worked with Ald. Moore from 2012 -2019. Please see the brief descriptions of the previous cycles below.
2018 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) 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) When using graphics or data from this website, please cite UIC Great Cities Institute and PB Chicago. |
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) |