Overview
The 46th Ward is characterized by north side gentrification active. Alderman Angela Clay represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Uptown, Buena Park, Lake View.
Permit posture for investor projects
Affordability-focused
What this means in practice
SRO conversions face affordability review in 46th. Uptown has strong investor activity with community oversight.
Common investor project types in the 46th Ward
- vintage condo BRRRR
- SRO conversion
Community areas in the 46th Ward
46th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
46th Ward FAQ
46th Ward covers Uptown, Buena Park, Lake View. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Angela Clay is the current alderman for the 46th Ward.
Affordability-focused
Common investor project types in the 46th Ward include vintage condo BRRRR, SRO conversion.
The 46th 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.