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Howard & Ashland Proposal Update: Alden Foundation Howard/Ashland Development Based on community feedback, a housing market analysis review, further discussions with the lead developer and conversations with the Department of Housing, Alderwoman Hadden submitted a letter to the Department raising concerns about the proposed development by the Alden Foundation as proposed and requesting that the community be permitted to work through a planning process to determine what the best use of the city-owned property at Howard and Ashland would be. Thank you to everyone who shared your input and allowed the Alderwoman to give community voice to the Housing Department as they make decisions on awarding tax credits to proposed developments. You can read the Aldermanic and Community Feedback that was submitted here . We will keep you posted on the Housing Department's decision. We are hosting a community meeting on proposed affordable housing development on Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 pm at Willye B. White Park, 1610 W. Howard. The Alden Foundation is partnering with Artspace to propose a $30 million investment into the northern part of the ward in the form of mixed-income housing development. This is the first community meeting to allow the Alderwoman and ward residents to hear this proposal and give initial feedback. Given the scope of the proposed development and the request for public land, the developers are following the guidelines of our 49th Ward Zoning Process. This will not be your only opportunity to learn about or give input on this project. The developers are requesting the city-owned property at Howard and Ashland for $1 in exchange for the public benefit of developing 76 units of affordable housing. They plan to finance this project by applying for an annual allocation of $1,215,108 of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) subsidy, $1,300,000 in Chicago HOME funds, and $1,250,000 in Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) tax credits. Additionally, the developer has applied to secure 12 units for CHA voucher holders for a term of 30 years. The proposal calls for developing 65 units of LGBTQ-friendly, mixed-income senior (ages 55+) housing units, and 15 affordable units for live-work artist living space. Additionally, the building would have 3,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space along Howard St. The building would be designed so the tenants in the artist living space and the tenants in the senior units will be a part of one community. All tenants will have access to the same amenities in the building. Senior Units Breakdown: There will be four market-rate units. The developers estimate a one-bedroom market-rate unit will rent at $1,250 and a two-bedroom unit will rent at $1,400 at market rate. The rent for the affordable units will be determined by an individual's income in comparison to the Area Median Income (AMI) . Artist Live/Work Units Breakdown: The developers are looking to change the zoning from B3-5 to B2-3, which would ultimately downzone the property. Along the Howard side, the building would be four stories with a green roof deck. As the building goes south, the height will increase by one story, totaling five stories south-bound along Ashland. In the rear of the building, there will be a parking lot with 34 parking spaces, 4 of which will be reserved for persons with disabilities. This proposal exceeds the city's required number of parking spaces for transit-oriented development. The purchase of this vacant lot will put it back on the tax roles, ultimately reducing the tax burden on property owners. It is anticipated to generate $111,506 in property tax revenues every year - most of which will go to our public schools.

June 28, 2019 Heartland Cafe Redevelopment AGE Properties Breaks Ground on Former Heartland Cafe Site AGE Properties broke ground on the parcel located at Lunt and Glenwood, which formerly housed the Heartland Cafe. The project experienced significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain shortages, and an electricity grid issue they had to resolve with ComEd. The developer is building a 5-story, mixed-use building. The ground floor will have 2,554-feet dedicated to retail space; the remaining ground-floor space will comprise of a lobby area and amenities for the residential tenants. The new plans include a total of 30 residential units on the second through the fourth floors. There will be nine 1 bedroom/1 bathroom units, nineteen 2 bedroom/2 bathroom units, one 3 bedroom/2 bathroom unit, and one 3 bedroom/3 bathroom unit. The fifth floor will contain a 467-square foot party room with a 568-square foot exterior deck overlooking Glenwood. The building will include a 15-space parking lot and storage for 30 bicycles. The new plans are permitted by-right and do not require a zoning change. AGE Properties Unveils Updated Plans for Former Heartland Cafe Site Arbor Investment Management LLC has provided the 49th Ward office with updated site plans and elevations for the redevelopment of the former Heartland Cafe located at 7000 N. Glenwood. The developer is in the process of applying for permits through the Department of Buildings and the Department of Transportation. They are hoping to break ground on the new building by the end of February or early March. While construction is underway, Glenwood between Lunt and Greenleaf will be temporarily closed to traffic. Residents needing to access the alley will still be able to do so while construction is underway. The office will continue to provide the community updates on closure and approvals as they are finalized. The new plans call for a 5-story, mixed-use building. The ground floor will have 2,554-feet dedicated to retail space; the remaining ground-floor space will comprise of a lobby area and amenities for the residential tenants. The new plans include a total of 30 residential units on the second through the fourth floors. There will be nine 1 bedroom/1 bathroom units, nineteen2 bedroom/2 bathroom units, one 3 bedroom/2 bathroom unit, and one 3 bedroom/3 bathroom unit. The fifth floor will contain a 467-square foot party room with a 568-square foot exterior deck that overlooks Glenwood. The building will include a 15-space parking lot and storage for 30 bicycles. The new plans are permitted by-right and do not require a zoning change. Decision on Zoning Change Request Below is the text from the public statement we issued regarding my decision to not support the zoning change request of Sam Goldman for his development at 7000 N Glenwood, the former Heartland Cafe site. For those who have additional questions about the decision, I'll add a bit more detail here. Property is zoned to promote and support specific development and control for density and neighborhood characteristics. The zoning currently set for the area around Glenwood and Lunt was made so some time ago by the Planning Department. In the past, it was common for Aldermen to "upzone" or "downzone" properties to suit their personal agendas, gain additional leverage for desired project changes, or in some cases even for political contributions or favors, this is not the way I will make decisions about zoning. We have a community-driven process that looks at community benefits and needs, best practices in planning and short and long term impacts on the neighborhood. Also, my decision to not support the zoning change is not the final say in the process. A developer may continue to pursue the change and it must pass through the Zoning and Landmarks Committee. I do sit on that committee, but there are many reforms afoot ending the ability for one Alderwoman to have the final say on whether a zoning change is approved or not. For the record, we consulted with our Planning Department on this request and in their opinion, it was not a change they supported either. Finally, the community input we received was robust and plentiful. This decision took into account not only what was lacking, but also what people liked about the project. In the end, the development that Sam is able to build by right will contain many of the features and meet some of the needs that people who supported the project liked while limiting the impacts on density, congestion that concerned people who didn't support the project. Again, thank everyone who participated and shared your ideas. We'll continue to make improvements to our process! VIEW THE FIRST PROPOSAL VIEW THE FEEDBACK

Past Development Decisions Click on one of the images below to learn more about the development proposal and decision-making process in the 49th Ward.

PB49: Cycle 12 LEARN ABOUT THIS CYCLE'S FUNDED PROJECTS: The PB49 committees have been hard at work these past several months vetting ideas submitted and developing proposals. After working diligently contacting different city agencies and departments, the committed identified only two viable projects this year: improved lighting on Glenwood from Albion to Pratt and new planter boxes for the garden beds at Loyola Park. Given the low number of projects this cycle, our office will fund both items and allocate the remainder of the budget to street, alley, and sidewalk repairs. Those repairs will be determined from community input, the comprehensive infrastructure survey completed by the Streets & Infrastructure Committee, and recommendations from the Chicago Department of Transportation. With the disruption to the past few cycles due to the global pandemic, our office will be evaluating how we can reduce barriers and increase participation in this community-driven process moving forward. We will also be taking a look at project submissions from previous cycles to see if they should be reconsidered for inclusion in the upcoming cycle. Please stay tuned for more information on how to submit an idea during the next cycle of PB. If you have any questions and/or are interested in joining us for the next cycle, please email PB Coordinator Jeff Gonzalez at jeff@49thward.org . View the Project Expo View the Projects IDEA COLLECTION PHASE: The 12th cycle of PB49 kicks off on Friday, July 23! We are asking the open-ended question once again: if you could change one thing about our community that would make life better for you and residents overall, what would it be? Between now and August 22, 2021, folks will have the opportunity to answer that question in a variety of ways: Visit the new PB49 website , where you can create an account and submit your idea; Text "PB49" to 33339; Flyers will be posted in the main corridors of the ward with a QR code that folks can scan to open the new PB49 website on their smartphones; Participate in a Neighborhood Assembly on Thursday, August 5, at 6 pm; Register at bit.ly/ideaassembly At the 49th Ward table during the Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival August 22-24. Be on the lookout for more information on how and when to vote in October! Do you want to become a community representative? We'd love to have you! Just make sure to complete the community rep sign-up form on the new PB49 website .

Business & Development Our office is dedicated to promoting new business and development in the 49th Ward. Please see click on one of the projects listed below for specific information pertaining to that business or development. If you have any questions, our staff can always be reached by emailing office@49thWard.org or calling (773) 338-5796. Available Retail Space Building Permits Business Workshops Current Development Proposals Liquor Moratorium Process Loading/Standing Zones Past Development Decisions Public Way Use & Sidewalk Cafes Rogers Park Business Alliance Street Light Pole Banners Zoning Changes

Ashland, Rogers, and Birchwood Intersection Redesign 2024 Recap Last year, work began on an arterial resurfacing project that spanned Rogers Avenue from Touhy to Greenview which includes resurfacing the street, curb and gutter work, ADA ramps, crosswalks and street markings, and the redesign of the Rogers/Ashland/Birchwood intersection. On May 21st, 2024, Alderwoman Hadden hosted a community meeting on-site to discuss final improvements to the Rogers/Ashland/Birchwood intersection. From the feedback our office received, the intersection will include closing the section of Birchwood between Rogers and Ashland, new sidewalks, pavers, trees, and a refurbished World War I memorial to Joyce Kilmer. Starting the first week of April in 2025, construction began. During construction, a detour will be set in place for north-bound Ashland, north-bound Rogers, and west-bound Birchwood. This detour will be in effect for the full depth pavement replacement, catch basin work, and ADA work. 2025 Construction After the road has been replaced, temporary "No Parking" signs will be periodically installed as required for paving the final layer of asphalt and striping activities. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions, for the completion of the work. Below is a diagram showing the parking restrictions that will be in place; purple indicates where the road will be closed at, yellow indicates where parking restrictions already exist, and red indicates where parking will be restricted during construction. All work on this project is tentatively scheduled to be completed May 30th, 2025 pending no delays. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at Office@49thward.org or calling 773-338-5796.

Budget Votes Every year, the Office of Budget Management (OBM) works with city departments, the Mayor's office, and City Council to create an Annual Appropriation Ordinance, a Grant Details Ordinance, a Budget Overview, and Budget Recommendations. The annual budget recommendations determine how the City intends to spend its revenue on a variety of city resources, from the Police Department to capital infrastructure spending. To become adopted, the recommendations must first pass the Committee on the Budget and, subsequently, the full City Council. Click through the buttons below to view how Alderwoman Hadden has voted on previous budget recommendations. To view budget documents, visit the Office of Budget and Management's website . 2023 2022 2025 2021 2024 2020

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Metra Station Renovation Project January 2025 Renovation Updates Our office received news from the Office of Senator Dick Durbin that an additional $115 million in federal funding was secured for infrastructure projects across the state, including $23.6M for the Rogers Park Metra Station renovation. During our last meeting in 2024, Metra announced that work could begin on the renovations as early as 2025 on the new station. During our latest meeting, however, they announced that the project has experienced delays due to funding snags at the federal level. In light of this award, our office has reached out to Metra representatives to ask for an updated timeline and if the $23.6M award can bridge the remaining gap in construction costs. At this point in time, the project's schedule has not changed and it is not yet known if this award will cover construction costs. However, we will continue to work closely with our Metra partners on the timeline of construction and advocate for as soon of a completion time as possible. Metra serves as an economic engine for the entire Chicagoland region, and this renovation will serve as a catalyst for economic development in Rogers Park. To view Metra's presentation, click here . To view all updates our office has shared regarding the Metra renovation, you can access our website by clicking here . December 2024 Renovation Updates November 2024 Community Meeting August 2022 Community Meeting

Electronics Recycling Residential Electronics Recycling Program The Chicago Department of Public Health is trying to make it easier to recycle your old electronics by opening drop off locations throughout the city. Electronics can include, but aren't limited to: Computers Televisions Printers, fax machines, scanners Keyboards and mice VCRs, DVD players, and DVD recorders Video game consoles Portable, digital music players Digital converter boxes Cable & satellite receivers Small-scale servers There are also drop-off locations throughout the city that operate from April 1 through December 31. Those are listed below: Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility The City of Chicago operates a Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility located at 1150 N. Branch Street. The facility is open year-round during the following hours: Tuesdays from 7 am - 12 pm Thursdays from 2 pm - 7 pm First Saturday of each month from 8 am - 3 pm To view a full list of accepted materials, visit the City of Chicago website by clicking here . Earth911 Earth911.com is a recycling database that helps connect people to recycling resources. Simply visit earth911.com and enter the item you're looking to recycle and a zip code, it will pull up recycling centers in your area.

Garage & Yard Sale Permits Garage and yard sales cannot be held for longer than three consecutive days and must be held between 9:00 a.m. and sunset. In case of rain, the permit can be reissued for a later date. If more than one household is joining in a single sale, each household needs its own permit even if the sale is at the address of only one participating household. Signs advertising the sale may only be posted on the property where the sale is taking place. Violators face fines for posting signs on city property. Filing for a Permit: You can stop by our office with proof of residence and identification and fill out the application. You can scan and email a copy of your identification and a completed form to Office@49thWard.org . We will email the approved form back to you. APPLICATION - ENGLISH PERMISO - ESPAÑOL

Parking There are a number of regulations on parking in the City of Chicago. The following provides information on many of the requirements imposed on drivers in the city. Use the buttons below to learn more about parking in the City of Chicago. As always, feel free to contact us if you have further questions. City Sticker Winter Parking Top Residential Zones Disabled Parking Residential Moves Street Sweeping Driveway Signs Residential Trucks Contractor Placard Parking Meters CITY STICKER CitySticker A valid city sticker is required for all City residents who own a vehicle. New residents and those who recently purchased a vehicle have 30 days to come into compliance. City stickers are sold through the Chicago City Clerk’s office . You can purchase your sticker at the following locations : City Clerk office – 121 N. LaSalle, Room 107 City Clerk satellite office – 5430 W. Gale At most currency exchanges (service fee may apply) Online by clicking here You must show proof of address and vehicle registration when purchasing a sticker in person. COST The cost of City Stickers depends on the type of vehicle. The City Clerk’s Office collects VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) information from motorists and vehicle registration databases. This enables them to identify the vehicle type category to which a vehicle will be assigned. From there, prices are determined based on the vehicle’s make and model, weight and body type. The total price for your annual vehicle sticker can only be determined using your vehicle documentation, which establishes your VIN, as well as your vehicle purchase and/or move-in dates, and your license plate expiration date. The descriptions above are only a general overview of the Office of the City Clerk’s pricing schedule . Vehicle sticker price cannot be determined without taking into consideration vehicle documentation, vehicle purchase and/or move-in dates, and license plate expiration date. If you are age 65 or older, you may be eligible to receive a senior citizen discount on your sticker. CHANGES TO GRACE PERIOD As of July 2016, changes to the Chicago Municipal Code regarding the grace period make motorists eligible to be ticketed immediately following their vehicle sticker’s expiration. For example, if your City Sticker expires on June 30, you are eligible to be ticketed on July 1. Tickets for expired City Stickers are $200 and can be issued daily. In addition, the grace period for late fees for expired City Sticker tickets will be extended from 15 to 30 days as of July 1, 2016. This means a motorist with a City Sticker that expires on June 30 will now have until July 30 to purchase a new sticker without paying an additional $60 late fee. Please be aware of these changes to the City Sticker grace periods to avoid tickets and additional fees. Make sure to purchase and display City Stickers in a timely manner. LATE FEES Per City ordinance, a $60.00 late fee — $30.00 for seniors — must be applied to a Chicago City Vehicle Sticker if ANY of the following apply: The renewal vehicle sticker was purchased after the grace period for the old vehicle sticker has ended. For example, a customer with an expiration month of March 2020 has until March 30, 2020, to purchase a renewal vehicle sticker without additional fees or penalties. If that customer attempted to renew the same vehicle sticker on March 31, they would be subject to a $60.00 late fee, OR; A customer failed to purchase a vehicle sticker within any of the following circumstances that a late fee does not apply listed below. The late fee does not apply for Chicago City Vehicle Stickers purchased in-person at a City Clerk office location by a customer who – at the time of purchase – can demonstrate: They are a new resident with documentation indicating purchase of property or a rental agreement executed within the last 30 days for a location within Chicago, OR; They are a new vehicle owner with proof of purchase within the last 30 days, OR; They returned from serving in the United States Armed Forces and were stationed outside the City, within the last 30 days, OR; They provide a check registry or credit card statement showing that the license was sought in the purchase period, OR; At the direction of the City Clerk for reasonable cause. Under all other circumstances, the customer will be required to pay a late fee and the annual price for their vehicle sticker. Back to top RESIDENTIAL ZONE PARKING & PARKING GARAGES Residential Zone Paking The 49th Ward has a number of areas that are designated as residential zone parking. These areas allow a person living in the zone or directly adjacent to purchase a City Sticker displaying the residential zone from the City Clerk's office . These City Stickers cost an additional $25 per year on top of the base fee. Please note that purchasing a residential zone City Sticker does not guarantee parking in the Residential Zone , especially in dense parts of the city. Residents living in and adjacent to the residential zones may also purchase daily passes for their guests. Daily passes may either be purchased at the City Clerk's office (121 N. LaSalle or 5430 W. Gale) or online using the EZ Buy option. Please note that the 49th Ward office does not sell residential daily passes. The 49th Ward has a variety of off-street parking options to address the challenges of parking in a dense and congested neighborhood. Below is a map of all the zone parking areas in the 49th Ward as well as the parking garages and their occupancy rates. Back to top DISABLED PARKING Disabled Parking Disabled Parking placards are issued by the Secretary of State’s office. The application is available to download online . If you are interested in having disabled parking signs installed in front of your home, you will need to complete an application. These forms are available to pick up in the office or, if you send our office an email , we will mail an application to you. Disabled individuals who apply for signs must meet the conditions to qualify for a restricted parking space. The conditions include the following: The applicant must reside on a residential street that is zoned R-1 through R-5. The applicant must have either a current disabled Illinois license plate or a disabled placard issued by the Secretary of State when parking in the designated space. Sign installation and maintenance costs must be paid by the applicant. The cost for disabled parking signs is $70.00 for the first year. In subsequent years, the annual maintenance fee is $25.00. This annual fee may be waived if the applicant meets the disabled veteran or Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief requirement. The applicant must observe and obey any other parking restrictions which may apply at the approved location (i.e. Street Cleaning signs, Rush Hour Parking restrictions, etc) Completed applications and the $70.00 installation fee can be mailed to the Department of Finance at: P.O. Box 803100 Chicago, IL 60680-3100 ATTN: Disabled Permit Section The applications are processed by the Department of Finance . You will receive a written reply from the Department of Revenue notifying you of receipt as well as the decision after the site has been surveyed. If your application is approved, signs will be installed. Should your application be denied, you will be offered the opportunity to appeal the decision to the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities . Disabled Parking Signs Application Back to top RESIDENTIAL MOVES Residential Moves We have complimentary “No Parking” signs available for residential moves at the ward office. These are not, however, enforceable by ticket or towing. We ask that you hang the signs 48-hours prior to your move to give your neighbors adequate time to find alternative parking. Otherwise, if you want enforceable “No Parking” signs, you can go through the Department of Transportation’s Permits Department. The cost for the enforceable permit is $25. You can apply for the permit on CDOT's permitting platform . Instructions on how to apply are available here . Back to top STREET SWEEPING Street Sweeping Street Cleaning starts April 1st and runs through mid-November. During street cleaning days, vehicles cannot park on a specific side of the street in order to accommodate the street sweeper. Please watch for signs on your block so that you know when your street will be swept and park your car accordingly. You can view the street sweeping schedule and sign up for text or email alerts by visiting http://sweeparound.us. Back to top WINTER PARKING Winter Parking In order to ensure that the most critical roadways in Chicago are kept clear at all times, the City of Chicago institutes a Winter Overnight Parking Ban on 107 miles of vital arterial streets from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. between December 1st and April 1st. This ban is in effect regardless of snowfall. Red = Winter overnight parking restrictions Orange = Two-inch snow route restriction Source: City of Chicago @ChiTribGraphics Copyright © 2018, Chicago Tribune Motorists who ignore the tow zones face a $150 towing fee (minimum) in addition to a $60 ticket and an initial $25 daily storage fee. If you suspect that your vehicle was towed, you can search for it on the website of the Department of Streets & Sanitation by clicking here . In our ward, the only street which has an overnight parking ban is N. Clark St. from W. Devon Ave. to W. Howard St . Clark Street south of Devon Avenue has a 2-inch snow parking ban. Streets in our ward which have the 2-inch snow parking ban are as follows: W. Devon Ave. from N. Broadway to N. Ridge (Devon ban extends beyond the boundary of the Ward) W. Pratt Blvd. from N. Ashland Blvd. to N. Sheridan Rd. W. Howard St, from N. Ridge Blvd. to N. Greenview Ave. W. Touhy Ave. from N. Ridge Blvd. to N. Oakley Ave. (Touhy ban extends further beyond boundaries of the Ward) N. Sheridan Rd. from W. Devon Ave. to W. Juneway Ter. (Sheridan ban extends further beyond the boundary of the Ward) N. Ridge Blvd. from W. Devon Ave. to W. Howard St. N. Ashland Ave. from W. Devon Ave. to N. Rogers Ave. N. Rogers Ave. from N. Ridge Blvd. to N. Sheridan Rd. N. Western Ave from W. Birchwood Ave. to W. Howard St. (Western ban extends further beyond boundary of the Ward) For an updated and interactive map of all snow routes in the City, please access the City’s snow plow tracker by clicking here . This same map will also show the locations of all snow plows once deployed. As a general reminder, plows will focus first on vital arterial routes before plowing residential streets Back to top DRIVEWAY SIGN REQUESTS Driveway Signs Residents with driveways may request signs to mark the entrances to the driveway to help prevent people from blocking it. There is for an initial installation fee is $110 per sign ($220 for two signs) and annual maintenance fee of $110. CDOT has phased out the paper application for the driveway signs and moved it to their permitting portal. Applicants will now be required to create a profile and apply for driveway signs by clicking the link below. APPLICATION Back to top RESIDENTIAL TRUCK PARKING PERMITS Residential Trucks In 2016, the Office of the City Clerk updated the Municipal Code in an effort to update an outdated section. This section adversely affected small, non-commercial pick-up trucks and their ability to park on business and residential streets in the city. As of May 18, 2016, an ordinance went into effect that allows city residents to park their non-commercial pick-up trucks under 8,000 pounds on residential and commercial streets without having to display a residential truck sticker. This ordinance also allows non-city residents to park their pick-up trucks on business streets only. Non-commercial pick-up trucks registered in the City of Chicago are still required to purchase and display a valid City Sticker. PICK-UP TRUCK MEMO Back to top CONTRACTOR PARKING PLACARD Contractor Placard Section 9-64-170(a)(3) and (b)(3) of the Municipal Code of Chicago allows a contractor who is actually engaged in delivery, service or repair work at a particular address for a particular customer to park their vehicle within a reasonable distance of the address where such work is being performed if: * The vehicle is emblazoned with the business name and business license number of its owner; and * The customer’s address is clearly displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard; and * The vehicle is lawfully parked in accordance with the general parking requirements of this Code. Parking is permitted only while such work is actually being performed and at no other time. If a service vehicle permit is required under Section 9-68-060, such a permit must be obtained. CONTRACTOR PLACARD Back to top PARKING METERS Parking Meters The ParkChicago app is available for download in your smartphone’s app store. This allows motorists to pay for any metered spot in the City of Chicago. ParkChicago allows you to pay to park using your smartphone without having to visit a meter box, display a dashboard receipt, or hurry back to feed the meter when your time is about to expire. Many of the 49th Ward’s commercial streets have metered parking. Always make sure to double check the machine you are using for specific rate and hour information. To find meter locations and pricing, visit chicagometers.com . Back to top