A. 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. Soccer Pitch Lights

Installation of lights for the Horner Park Soccer Pitch at California and Cullom. Lighting will enable the community to make greater use of these popular courts during park hours.

Estimated Cost: $25,000

Location: Horner Park

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2. Four Benches and Exercise Equipment for Horner Park

Installation of two benches each for the basketball and tennis courts (along Montrose west of the river) to provide a comfortable space for both spectators and people waiting their turn to play. Additionally, exercise stations such as pull up bars, sit up benches, etc. will be established around the park to provide more free outdoor fitness opportunities to the community.

Estimated Cost: $45,000

Location: Horner Park

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3. Nature Play Space

Creation of natural play space in Horner Park near California and Belle Plaine to encourage children’s connection with nature by providing an outdoor area where kids can have positive, hands-on experiences. Current designs include a split-rail fence border to define the space with a landscaped arbor entry and signage, balance beams, a stage, log seating rings, wooden chess tables, and other native landscaping and natural elements for spontaneous, self-guided nature play.

Estimated Cost: $25,000

Location: Horner Park

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4. Global Gardens Refugee Training Farm

Installation of a dedicated water source for the garden and electricity to power cold storage of produce at this community space at Lawrence and Manor. These improvements will enhance neighborhood food security by increasing access to fresh, locally grown, affordable produce for residents.

Estimated Cost: $60,000

Location: Lawrence Ave and Manor

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5. Basketball Court Resurfacing Sacramento Play Lot

Repair/Resurface basketball court at Sacramento and Addison. The current court is cracked, and uneven surfaces make for dangerous play. This project will improve the community's use and enjoyment of the Sacramento Playlot.

Estimated Cost: $50,000

Location: Sacramento Play Lot

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6. Left Turn Arrow Upgrades at Belmont/Elston/California

Funding would cover upgrades to left turn signals for Belmont eastbound traffic (turning left onto California) and Elston southeast-bound traffic (turning left onto Belmont). Belmont westbound traffic does not have a left turn signal onto California so funding will also include a left turn signal here. Because some traffic flows in this area have longer green lights, this creates confusion and danger for drivers turning left. Providing upgrades to the left turn signals in this area will improve safety for this busy intersection.

Estimated Cost: $70,000

Location: Belmont / Elston / California

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7. Sidewalk and Curb Repair on Diversey Avenue

Funding for this project would pay for needed repairs to the sidewalk located on the northside of Diversey Avenue between Richmond and Francisco. This would improve the safety of this pedestrian area.

Estimated Cost: $85,000

Location: Diversey/Richmond/Fransisco

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8. Bus Stop Pad Repair at 3400 Block of Lawrence Avenue

Funding would cover the much needed repair of a concrete bus pad at 3458 W. Lawrence Ave. (Lawrence and St. Louis, the westbound bus stop). The bus stop pad is completely cracked and if repaved, will improve safety for many bikers and drivers as this is a busy commercial area.

Estimated Cost: $20,000

Location: Lawrence/St. Louis

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9. Montrose Buffered Bike Lanes

The 33rd Ward is working with neighboring wards to improve the commute on Montrose (Chicago River to Kimball) for our city’s bike riders.

Estimated Cost: $100,000

Location: Chicago River to Kimball

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10. Kedzie Avenue Corridor of Community Crosswalks

A series of 12 creative crosswalks that celebrate the rich diversity of the neighborhood, enhance pedestrian safety, beautify our streetscape and activate the central Kedzie commercial corridor between Montrose and Lawrence, through the heart of the 33rd Ward.

Estimated Cost: $60,000

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11. Alley Light Installation in Dark Alleys

Well lit streets and alleys make our city safer! These funds will allow for the installation of 15-20 new lights to be added to electrical poles that do not already have lights on them. The alderman’s team will work with neighbors to find alleys eligible to receive a new light installation.

Estimated Cost: $10,000

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12. Flashing Pedestrian Signs

CDOT conducted a traffic study at Elston and Francisco after a child attending the park was hit by a vehicle speeding down Elston. CDOT concluded that adding stop signs will likely cause additional accidents. CDOT did, however, recommend the installation of flashing pedestrian yield signs on both sides of Elston.

Estimated Cost: $50,000

Location: Elston & Fransisco

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