Overview
The 7th Ward is characterized by southeast lakefront diverse. Alderman Greg Mitchell represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: South Shore, South Chicago, Calumet Heights.
Permit posture for investor projects
Active permit volume; pro-development stance
What this means in practice
Greg Mitchell has been pro-investment in 7th. South Shore and South Chicago dominate permit volume.
Common investor project types in the 7th Ward
- Section 8 BRRRR
- vintage condo BRRRR
- multi-unit rehab
Community areas in the 7th Ward
7th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
7th Ward FAQ
7th Ward covers South Shore, South Chicago, Calumet Heights. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Greg Mitchell is the current alderman for the 7th Ward.
Active permit volume; pro-development stance
Common investor project types in the 7th Ward include Section 8 BRRRR, vintage condo BRRRR, multi-unit rehab.
The 7th 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.