48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth announced a proposed zoning change for a five-story mixed-use building with 27 apartments at 1449 W. Devon, with feedback due October 16, and a community meeting to develop ideas for the ward’s $1 million 2027 participatory-budgeting ballot. Other updates include new Divvy stations, construction of a green alley and Foster/Wayne pedestrian bump-outs, and upcoming street paving.
In the 48th Ward, Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth reports City Council actions including funding authorization for a 100% affordable housing development at 5853 N Broadway (~$45M), approval of the Bryn Mawr Avenue Landmark District, and ordinances to reduce 48th Ward residential speed limits from 25 to 20 mph. She also highlights passage of a data-center reporting ordinance, a parking meter lease transfer (46-3) to Stonepeak Partners, and a zoning-related ordinance allowing houses of worship to rent unused parking spaces, plus ongoing budget-season planning and a deferred renter-protective ordinance discussion.
Other major items include the start of green alley construction projects (Ardmore–Kenmore–Hollywood–Winthrop and Clark–Balmoral–Glenwood–Summerdale) and the groundbreaking of a pedestrian hybrid beacon at Ridge/Hollywood/Wayne; upcoming community events include a Ward Night on Oct. 6 and a board games/jigsaw puzzles exchange on Oct. 4.
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth announced construction starting on Chicago’s first pedestrian-activated stoplight (pedestrian hybrid beacon) at Ridge/Hollywood/Wayne, funded at $1.3 million and including full intersection reconstruction and intersection safety improvements; she also noted upcoming green-alley construction work in the ward (Winthrop–Ardmore–Kenmore–Hollywood and Clark–Balmoral–Glenwood–Summerdale). On the zoning/development front, the proposed Bryn Mawr Ave Landmark District passed the Zoning Committee and will move to City Council, and her office is also seeking feedback on a zoning change at 1449 W Devon for a 5-story mixed-use development. Other major updates include Hispanic Heritage Month events, property tax appeal help sessions at the 48th Ward office/library, a LIHEAP presentation, and volunteering for Halloween activities and crossing guards.
In the 48th Ward, Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlights a zoning feedback opportunity for 1449 W Devon, where the applicant is seeking approval for a 5-story mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial and 27 apartments (feedback closes Oct. 16). She also shares construction updates including the start of green alley projects (Winthrop–Ardmore–Kenmore–Hollywood and Clark–Balmoral–Glenwood–Summerdale) and an emergency water main repair on Bryn Mawr (Magnolia to Lakewood).
Other items include an Office/Board of Review help session for property tax appeals (Sept. 23–24), a Park 559 public comment process (renaming to Edgewater Prairie Park, closing Oct. 25), and community events such as a Bezazian Library book sale and a Lane Beach cleanup on Sept. 19.
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth announced an ordinance to lower residential speed limits across the 48th Ward from 25 to 20 mph as a Vision Zero effort, alongside ongoing street-safety improvements including safer crosswalks/greenways and a DOT construction start for a new Broadway refuge island at Norwood. She also promoted renter-policy action: her support for the proposed “Protecting Renters Ordinance” to modernize Chicago’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, and a city “One-Stop Shop” ordinance to streamline business licensing and permitting. Other major items include a 2026 community survey, several ward health and community events (including Senior Fest, the Edgewater Monday Market, and local mobile town hall/DMV services), and construction updates for DWM water main and sewer repair work around Bryn Mawr/Catalpa/Broadway/Red Line.
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth’s newsletter highlights zoning/development progress for 100% affordable housing at 5853 N Broadway: three ordinances will be heard this month in the Committee on Finance to authorize multi-family program funding and a TIF amendment. It also notes a safety policy update—CDOT geofencing Divvy e-bikes on N Sheridan Road between Ardmore and W Sheridan to curb unsafe sidewalk riding near the lakefront trail—and construction/engineering updates including a paused-and-revised water main replacement project along Bryn Mawr and Sheridan.
Other major updates include a Mobile DMV event on Sept. 4 at Edgewater Library, a Sept. 5 medical ID bracelet registration, a Sept. 8 virtual immigration briefing, upcoming CTA and utility construction notices, and ward/community events like the Sept. 6 Bike the Drive ride and a Sept. 9 Older Adults Picture Day.
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlights ongoing work supporting unhoused neighbors around the lakefront, including coordination with DFSS and park enforcement, and a call for landlords to partner with All Chicago to increase rapid rehousing units. She also approved a zoning change at 4940-42 N Sheridan (B3-2 to B2-3) to convert long-vacant ground-floor commercial space into 6 rental apartments and 8 bike parking spaces, and co-sponsored the Bird-Friendly Design Ordinance requiring bird-safe treatments for reflective surfaces on new construction.
Other major items include CTA construction notices for the Under L activation project, updates on pedestrian safety and refuge island construction along Broadway (including near-completion near Senn High School), and community events such as the 48th Ward Back to School Bash (Aug. 21), Argyle Night Market (Aug. 20 and Aug. 27), and a CPD superintendent community listening session (Sept. 2).
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth’s newsletter highlights a Housing/land-use policy panel on “Keep Families in the City” (Aug. 16) and a Project Sidewalk workshop tied to 2026 Participatory Budgeting (Aug. 16) focused on making sidewalks more accessible, plus storm/flood and tree-emergency reporting guidance. It also notes CTA Under L-related construction activity along the Red Line (including multiple alley and curb/utility impacts) and lists near-term ward paving/sidewalk work scheduled by street/area.
Other major items include back-to-school events (Aug. 14–21), the Nepali Street Festival on Aug. 15, Edgewater Music Fest Aug. 28–30, a CPD superintendent community listening session (Aug. 17), and a 48th Ward Mobile DMV save-the-date for Sept. 9.
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th Ward) reports on city storm-response work: DSS crews are handling the high volume of tree emergency and debris removal requests (with 99% of emergency and 84% of debris requests completed) and highlights ongoing accessibility/street work updates, including on-schedule Senn High School pedestrian-safety construction expected to fully re-open before Aug. 24. The newsletter also flags a proposed 5-story, 59-unit development at 6130 N Sheridan that will go through Lakefront Protection review, and lists a major safety/redesign timeline for CTA-related construction and the start of work on Elise Malary Plaza (with Catalpa/Clark closures during construction). Other announcements include a Back to School Bash (Aug. 21), a LIHEAP info session (Aug. 7), SSA #26 open house petition signing (Aug. 12), multiple Mobile DMV dates, and community events like the Ainslie Winmore Block Party and the 25th Annual Bike the Drive.
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth reports safety and transit-access updates along Sheridan Road, including expanding CDOT’s geofenced “no-ride” zone for shared e-scooters on Sheridan sidewalks (Devon to Bryn Mawr) and coordinating an additional geofence e-bike pilot between Ardmore and Devon; she also notes nearby greenways and encouraging riders to use them. The newsletter announces installation of 12 new Divvy stations in the ward (with several already installed and more planned for August/September, including Lakefront Trail’s North Trailhead) and provides an overview of upcoming local construction/grinding and paving schedules.
Other major items include the 48th Ward Back to School Bash (Aug. 21 at Margate Park), Ward Night on Aug. 4 (in person and Zoom), National Night Out events (Aug. 4 in both the 24th and 20th police districts), voting for Chicago Park District participatory budgeting (through Aug. 27), and an opportunity for residents to submit storm-damage assessment information following the July 27 severe weather.
Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th Ward) highlights disability-access efforts including “Project Sidewalk,” a participatory budgeting–voted program supported by Access Living to identify and repair sidewalks (workshop Aug. 16). She also points to “Smart Streets” enforcement expansion for illegally blocked bike/bus lanes and to upcoming CDOT/Cta-related mobility improvements: Broadway refuge islands are underway (with one location postponed to fall), a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is targeted for a late-September start at Ridge/Wayne, and major repaving (Sheridan Montrose–Foster and Ashland) is in progress with restriping/finishing work following.
Other items include health/safety town halls (Treatment Not Trauma on July 28), help renewing SSA #26 to preserve business-district services, and community events like Tour de Granville (Aug. 1) and the 48th Ward Back to School Bash (Aug. 21), plus a request to apply for the re-opened Pines of Edgewater affordable housing waitlist starting July 27.
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth reports that she is allowing the Emanuel Congregation/Fern Hill “Version 3” planned development to move forward to the Chicago Plan Commission, contingent on community benefits including up to 603 homes (with 120 affordable), lakefront access protections, and specified park/public safety and bike/ped investments. She also announces traffic-safety improvements: a new stop sign on the Dusable Lake Shore Drive off-ramp at Bryn Mawr, plus the Commission on Chicago Landmarks’ unanimous vote to recommend landmark designation for the Bryn Mawr Avenue District (to be introduced at City Council and sent to the Zoning Committee).
Other items include Glenwood Greenway contraflow bike lane striping and upcoming Glenwood resurfacing, construction/raised-intersection updates at Senn High School, and upcoming community events such as Ward Night (July 21) and “Meet the Sun-Times and WBEZ” (July 23).
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth’s July 8, 2026 newsletter highlights a July 22 Mid-Year Town Hall and continued zoning/development work, including an ongoing “last chance” feedback period for the Emanuel Congregation/Fern Hill planned development plan (feedback due July 10 at 5pm) and published/updated sustainable development priorities. It also notes Loyola University campus parking restrictions (July 9 and July 12) and CTA construction notices affecting alley closures/impacts and upcoming alley/road grinding and resurfacing.
Other major updates include July 13’s 20th District Council public safety meeting, storm/flooding reminders and MWRD alert signups, a July 14 homeownership workshop (“Money Matters Institute”), and July 11–12 Edgewater Greek Fest plus other summer community events listed on the ward calendar.
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlights several zoning/development and transit planning items, including community feedback meetings for the Emanuel/Fern Hill redevelopment and new updates after a Cook County Circuit Court dismissal of a lawsuit challenging North Broadway zoning ordinances (enacted in 2025). She also points residents to long-term transportation and green infrastructure planning opportunities: CMAP’s draft 2026 Regional Transportation Plan feedback (through July 31) and the city’s draft Green Infrastructure Strategy feedback (through July 10).
In addition, the newsletter reports progress on CDOT/ward construction such as the Ashland Arterial resurfacing (nearing completion and advancing ahead of schedule) and scheduled grinding/resurfacing work, and notes other announcements including extreme heat safety reminders and July 4 fireworks being illegal in Illinois, plus ward events like the start of the Argyle Night Market and Pride-month community table/tabling and celebrations.
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlights zoning and development updates, including a community meeting recap for the Emanuel Congregation/Fern Hill planned development with feedback open through July 10, and that Devil Dawgs’ zoning change request at 5255 N Clark passed City Council (B1-2 to B3-2). The newsletter also notes major infrastructure and street projects and spending tied to them: the $1.4M Senn High School pedestrian safety improvements are on schedule, Elise Malary Plaza pedestrian-plaza construction is underway, and it shares upcoming construction work alongside a $205,556 Community Development Grant for Miss Ollie’s Market (1070 W Berwyn).
Other major announcements include Argyle Night Market running Thursdays July 2–Aug 27, Kids Pride on June 27, Pride Parade impacts on June 28, a beach cleanup on June 28, and a mural visioning/participatory budgeting input deadline of July 5.
48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlights upcoming zoning/development and housing-related meetings, including a June 24 follow-up virtual community meeting on the Emanuel Congregation/Fern Hill planned redevelopment at 5948–5965 N Sheridan, plus a requested feasibility study for a Simonds Drive/Argyle crosswalk that could be considered for the Participatory Budgeting 2027 ballot. She also notes a June 15 Landmarks Commission public hearing and July 9 vote related to landmarking the Bryn Mawr Avenue District and the demolition permit decision for 1114 W Bryn Mawr, along with her vote for the City’s purchase of the Greyhound Bus Station (Harrison) ordinance.
Additional announcements include Juneteenth events and resolutions (including a Juneteenth flag raising and an interfaith service at 7pm June 19), CTA #92 and #50 weekend service expansions, Park District pool openings June 19, and major construction updates for Elise Malary Plaza and DWM’s Bryn Mawr/Sheridan water main project (with related street impacts).
In Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth’s 48th Ward newsletter, the key items include a June 15 public hearing on the Bryn Mawr Avenue District landmark designation and a demolition permit, plus multiple development/zoning feedback deadlines (including a proposed B3-2 to B2-3 change at 4940-42 N Sheridan) and guidance on updated sustainable development priorities. The newsletter also highlights major infrastructure work: a $2.8M Bryn Mawr/Sheridan water main replacement (including lead service line replacements) and the start of raised-intersection pedestrian safety reconstruction at Thorndale & Glenwood, along with updates on CTA/CTA-related construction notices and related neighborhood closures.
Other announcements/events include Ward Night (June 16), the June 12–14 Midsommarfest street festival and Ward table, Chicago youth summer program options, and a 24th District Council public safety meeting on June 17, plus notes about storm/flooding response and an office closure for Juneteenth (June 19).
48th Ward Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth reports work on transit and housing access, including plans with CDOT to add 12 new Divvy stations across the ward and advocating for geofencing to prevent cycling on Sheridan Road sidewalks. She also highlights development and housing actions: feedback opportunities for zoning/development at 5948–5965 N Sheridan (Emanuel Congregation/Fern Hill) and a proposed B3-2 to B2-3 change at 4940–42 N Sheridan, plus a citywide ADU/coach house legalization ordinance that went into effect April 1 and is expanding applications in the ward.
Other major items include $1.4M in pedestrian safety funding at Senn High School with near-term construction starting June 5, a $2.8M Bryn Mawr/Sheridan water main replacement update, and June streetwork/parking restrictions for large lakefront gatherings and upcoming resurfacing. The newsletter also lists Pride Month events and several community/resource events (e.g., June 4 health-policy town hall, June 6 FY2027 budget engagement roundtable, and June 6 Edgewater yard sale).
48th Ward Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth highlighted Vision Zero progress, noting the ward had zero traffic fatalities in 2025 for the third straight year, alongside ongoing safety projects like pedestrian hybrid beacons, refuge islands, speed cameras, and traffic calming. The newsletter also announced development/zoning-related meetings/hearings, including a May 28 community meeting on revised Emanuel Congregation/Fern Hill redevelopment plans and a June 15 public hearing on Bryn Mawr landmark designation and a permit application at 1114 W Bryn Mawr, plus SBIF applications opening June 1 (with a June 3 webinar). Other updates include construction pedestrian-safety work starting June 5 around Senn High School, water main construction on Bryn Mawr/Sheridan, and several neighborhood events (e.g., Argyle AANHPI Celebration May 31, Full Moon Jam June 1, and Edgewater Monday Market beginning June 1).
In Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth’s 48th Ward newsletter, the major items include upcoming community meetings on the Broadway Pedestrian Refuge Island project and the Sheridan resurfacing plan, plus ongoing/near-term infrastructure work like the $2.8M Bryn Mawr & Sheridan water main replacement. The newsletter also notes housing and development policy actions: 1527 W Edgewater’s zoning change (RS-3 to RM-4.5) passed City Council, and residents are invited to submit feedback on a proposed zoning change at 4940–42 N Sheridan (B3-2 to B2-3) to convert vacant retail to housing.
Other announcements/events include the Citywide expansion of the CARE mental health response program, restoration of Chicago’s Department of the Environment, and multiple community events such as a May 22 street-naming ceremony for “Lori Cannon Way,” a May 28 redevelopment meeting for the Emanuel Congregation/Fern Hill project, and a May 29 library film screening of “TURA!”.