Overview
The 1st Ward is characterized by northwest side gentrification frontier. Alderman Daniel La Spata represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Logan Square, Wicker Park, West Town, Humboldt Park.
Permit posture for investor projects
Active with stronger affordability requirements; deconversion ordinance advocate
What this means in practice
Daniel La Spata is one of the loudest voices on deconversion restrictions. Plan accordingly on 2-to-1 conversion projects in the 1st.
Common investor project types in the 1st Ward
- greystone restoration
- 2-flat deconversion
- ADU additions
Community areas in the 1st Ward
1st Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
1st Ward FAQ
1st Ward covers Logan Square, Wicker Park, West Town, Humboldt Park. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Daniel La Spata is the current alderman for the 1st Ward.
Active with stronger affordability requirements; deconversion ordinance advocate
Common investor project types in the 1st Ward include greystone restoration, 2-flat deconversion, ADU additions.
Daniel La Spata is one of the loudest voices on deconversion restrictions. Plan accordingly on 2-to-1 conversion projects in the 1st.
Ward boundaries and aldermanic representation change with redistricting. Verify current officeholder and policy positions before relying on this information for project planning.