Overview
The 34th Ward is characterized by geographically split downtown + far south. Alderman Bill Conway represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Loop, West Loop, South Loop, West Pullman, Roseland.
Permit posture for investor projects
Pro-development downtown; redevelopment focus south
What this means in practice
Unique geographic split — downtown West Loop plus far south Roseland/West Pullman. Different dynamics in each.
Common investor project types in the 34th Ward
- condo flip downtown
- Section 8 BRRRR south
Community areas in the 34th Ward
34th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
34th Ward FAQ
34th Ward covers Loop, West Loop, South Loop, West Pullman, Roseland. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Bill Conway is the current alderman for the 34th Ward.
Pro-development downtown; redevelopment focus south
Common investor project types in the 34th Ward include condo flip downtown, Section 8 BRRRR south.
The 34th 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.