Overview
The 4th Ward is characterized by lakefront redevelopment corridor. Alderman Lamont Robinson represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Bronzeville, Kenwood, Oakland, Hyde Park.
Permit posture for investor projects
Active with affordability and CBA focus
What this means in practice
OPC corridor activity is reshaping demand in 4th Ward. CBA requirements on larger projects.
Common investor project types in the 4th Ward
- historic mansion restoration
- mixed-use
- condo conversion
Community areas in the 4th Ward
4th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
4th Ward FAQ
4th Ward covers Bronzeville, Kenwood, Oakland, Hyde Park. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Lamont Robinson is the current alderman for the 4th Ward.
Active with affordability and CBA focus
Common investor project types in the 4th Ward include historic mansion restoration, mixed-use, condo conversion.
The 4th 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.