Overview
The 15th Ward is characterized by southwest transitional. Alderman Raymond Lopez represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Back of the Yards, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, West Englewood.
Permit posture for investor projects
Pro-development
What this means in practice
Raymond Lopez has been pro-investor in the 15th. Stockyards Industrial Corridor redevelopment activity shaping medium-term values.
Common investor project types in the 15th Ward
- Section 8 BRRRR
- multi-unit value-add
- mixed-use
Community areas in the 15th Ward
15th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
15th Ward FAQ
15th Ward covers Back of the Yards, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, West Englewood. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Raymond Lopez is the current alderman for the 15th Ward.
Pro-development
Common investor project types in the 15th Ward include Section 8 BRRRR, multi-unit value-add, mixed-use.
The 15th Ward does not have a notably aggressive deconversion policy position. Standard Chicago zoning rules apply.
Ward boundaries and aldermanic representation change with redistricting. Verify current officeholder and policy positions before relying on this information for project planning.