PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING IN CHICAGO
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Past PB cycles in the 49th Ward

2019 Cycle 
Congratualations to Alderwoman Maria Hadden, 49th Ward staff, PB volunteers and residents for participating in another successful year.   
The results are in! Thank you to everyone who voted in this year's participatory budgeting cycle.


After the top winning votes, there is a remaining balance of $104,819 for the 2020 Aldermanic discretionary budget. Alderwomen Maria Hadden and the 49th Ward staff will convene with the leadership committee to determine how to allocate that balance.
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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 Cycle

During 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)

2015-16

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)


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)








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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)

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    • PB in Chicago
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      • 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