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Past PB cycles in the 49th Ward


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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  • Home
  • About
    • PB in Chicago
    • PB in the Media
    • Who is PB Chicago?
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    • 10th Ward >
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      • Previous cycles
    • 29th Ward
    • 31st Ward >
      • Previous cycles
    • 35th Ward >
      • Previous cycles
    • 36th Ward >
      • Previous cycles
    • 41st Ward >
      • Previous cycles
    • 45th Ward >
      • Previous cycles
    • 49th Ward >
      • Previous cycles
  • Past projects
    • Previous Ward Partnerships
    • Chicago Central Park TIF District
    • Sullivan High School
  • Resources
    • PB Projects Map
  • Contact