Overview
The 5th Ward is characterized by opc-anchored south lakefront. Alderman Desmon Yancy represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore.
Permit posture for investor projects
Active with CBA and affordability requirements
What this means in practice
OPC Community Benefits Agreement is the defining policy framework. Projects within Woodlawn CBA boundaries face specific affordability and hiring requirements.
Common investor project types in the 5th Ward
- greystone restoration
- BRRRR
- condo flip
Community areas in the 5th Ward
5th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
5th Ward FAQ
5th Ward covers Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Desmon Yancy is the current alderman for the 5th Ward.
Active with CBA and affordability requirements
Common investor project types in the 5th Ward include greystone restoration, BRRRR, condo flip.
The 5th 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.