. Street Resurfacing

What percentage of the total budget should go toward street resurfacing?

Resurfacing is necessary to address streets and sidewalks that have deteriorated, are safety hazards and are generally in poor condition. Residents, businesses and visitors to the 33rd Ward will benefit from improved safety when traveling in the ward.

Menu money is the only available funding for residential street and sidewalk resurfacing in Chicago’s wards. Thanks to a federal subsidy, the cost for the first five blocks of resurfaced streets is $43,500 per block. The average cost for each street resurfaced in addition the initial five is $72,000.

Select the amount you would like to spend on street resurfacing below. (Please select only one.)

1. Bike Lanes

Proposed development of bike lanes (miles) along Kimball Avenue. Specific designated streets to be determined.

Estimated Cost: $150,000

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2. Dog Park in Horner Park

Proposed installation of new lead-free water lines to provide a drinking fountain that will be available to the whole park. Additionally, a paved entry way to the dog park, a water station for dogs, creation of a small dog area, and installation of benches, mulch, canine turf playfields and other landscaping to make the dog park useable in all weather conditions.

Estimated Cost: $25,000

Location: Horner Park

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3. Lawrence Street Scape

Strengthening the natural and built fabric of Lawrence Avenue by installing metal seats and benches on sidewalks along Kedzie/Lawrence, Lawrence/Drake, Lawrence/Lawndale, Kedzie, and Montrose, or Kedzie around the brown line.

Estimated Cost: $150,000

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4. Decorative Garbage Cans

Wire garbage cans are offered by the city of Chicago for free. This ballot item is for iron garbage cans that may be more aesthetically pleasing on our streets.The installation of garbage cans will be spread throughout the ward to help reduce the dumping of debris and help keep our community clean.

Estimated Cost: $100,000

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5. Horner Park Mound

Installation around earthwork along the western banks of the Chicago River in Horner Park. This project serves to educate the public about the rich cultured history of placemaking and connection to the river.

Estimated Cost: $25,000

Location: Horner Park

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6. Mural along Montrose Avenue

The mural was proposed to be on Montrose Avenue. We received multiple requests for this street. We are working with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to determine the location.

Estimated Cost: $45,000

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7. Drake Garden Improvements

Renovating the back garden plots and plot area to make it more accessible to community members interested in growing produce. This project seeks to expand the access to sustainable agriculture and community practices in urban spaces.

Estimated Cost: $50,000

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