Overview
The 26th Ward is characterized by northwest gentrification frontier. Alderman Jessie Fuentes represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Hermosa, West Town.
Permit posture for investor projects
Affordability-focused; deconversion concerns
What this means in practice
Jessie Fuentes advocates Puerto Rican community preservation in Humboldt Park. Anti-displacement policy focus.
Common investor project types in the 26th Ward
- greystone restoration
- 2-flat preservation
Community areas in the 26th Ward
26th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
26th Ward FAQ
26th Ward covers Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Hermosa, West Town. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Jessie Fuentes is the current alderman for the 26th Ward.
Affordability-focused; deconversion concerns
Common investor project types in the 26th Ward include greystone restoration, 2-flat preservation.
The 26th 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.