48th Ward Blog
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Zoning Feedback Opportunity: 1454 W Victoria
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 1454 W Victoria

Zoning Feedback Opportunity: 1353 W Devon
Give feedback on the zoning change request for 1353 W Devon.

Bickerdike (5853 N Broadway) Development Passes Chicago Planning Commission
The Chicago Plan Commission voted unanimously to approve this 100% affordable development.

We’re Hiring! Director of Planning & Infrastructure Job Listing
We’re hiring a Director of Planning & Infrastructure. Learn more.

Bryn Mawr/Sheridan Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure Proposal (2025 Participatory Budgeting Referendum)
Review the 2017 Bryn Mawr/Sheridan Redesign, this year’s PB referendum.

Vote in Participatory Budgeting 2025
Vote for 2025 projects online or in person!

Granville Traffic Safety - Overview of Project and Community Engagement Process
Review the plans and community engagement process for the Granville Traffic Safety project.

2025 Street & Alley Resurfacing
View a map of 2025 scheduled resurfacing projects.

Meet the Bryn Mawr Alliance
Bryn Mawr Alliance Mission, Vision, and Bios

Construction Updates: March 6, 2025
DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures

Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Votes Yes to Pass $830 Million Bond Ordinance
Information about the bond ordinance and an op-ed from Ald. Pat Dowell.

February 2025 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Tesfa Cuisine, African Safari Imports, and Elegance Beauty Salon

Broadway Land Use Framework Adopted by Chicago Plan Commission
The CPC adopted the framework during their Feb. 20 meeting

Construction Updates: February 20, 2025
DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures

6320 N Broadway (Bakeree Dispensary): Community Meeting for Special Use Permit
Bakeree is seeking a Special Use Permit to sell cannabis.

Introducing: Green Social Housing
A message from Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth about Green Social Housing

Granville Traffic Safety: 2nd Meeting Recap
Read about our second Granville traffic safety meeting.

Connecting Communities on Broadway
Read information about the ongoing multi-ward project.

Construction Updates: February 11, 2025
Lighting installation, DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures

Construction Updates: February 5, 2025
Lighting installation, DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures