Overview
The 27th Ward is characterized by united center redevelopment corridor. Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: West Town, Near West Side, United Center District, East Garfield Park.
Permit posture for investor projects
Pro-development; UCMC corridor focus
What this means in practice
United Center District master plan is reshaping demand in 27th. Long tenure alderman with strong process knowledge.
Common investor project types in the 27th Ward
- greystone restoration
- UCMC-corridor mixed-use
Community areas in the 27th Ward
27th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
27th Ward FAQ
27th Ward covers West Town, Near West Side, United Center District, East Garfield Park. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Walter Burnett Jr. is the current alderman for the 27th Ward.
Pro-development; UCMC corridor focus
Common investor project types in the 27th Ward include greystone restoration, UCMC-corridor mixed-use.
The 27th 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.