Overview
The 20th Ward is characterized by south side opc-adjacent. Alderman Jeanette Taylor represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Washington Park, Woodlawn, Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing.
Permit posture for investor projects
CBA-focused; affordability-aligned
What this means in practice
Jeanette Taylor was lead author of the Woodlawn CBA ordinance. Projects within CBA boundaries face specific requirements.
Common investor project types in the 20th Ward
- greystone restoration
- OPC-corridor BRRRR
Community areas in the 20th Ward
20th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
20th Ward FAQ
20th Ward covers Washington Park, Woodlawn, Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Jeanette Taylor is the current alderman for the 20th Ward.
CBA-focused; affordability-aligned
Common investor project types in the 20th Ward include greystone restoration, OPC-corridor BRRRR.
The 20th 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.