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The first officially recognized gay village in the United States, Boystown in Chicago, Illinois is the commonly accepted nickname for the eclectic Lakeview neighborhood that is home to Chicago’s visible and active LGBT community. Boystown is situated just east of Wrigleyville.
SSA #18
About SSA #18
Special Service Area #18 (SSA #18) is a special taxing district that has been established along North Halsted Street from Belmont to Irving Park. Revenue generated from the taxing district is directed back to the neighborhood to be spent according to the annual SSA work plan. A Mayorally-appointed SSA #18 Commission which is comprised of local property and business owners within the SSA develops the work plan. The Northalsted Business Alliance is the Sole Service Provider for SSA #18 and is responsible for implementing the SSA work plan.
Since being established in 1997, SSA #18 has provided funding and leadership to address concerns of property and business owners along Northalsted. In 2009, a 15-year extension was approved by the Chicago City Council. SSA #18 helps keep Northalsted an attractive place to work, play, invest, and do business by providing:
- Planters, landscaping, and street tree maintenance
- Sidewalk snow removal and maintenance within the SSA #18 boundaries, including power washing
- Maintenance of SSA #18 trash receptacles
- Banners and winter holiday decorations that brighten up the area
- Funding to support marketing efforts and special events within the SSA #18 boundaries including Chicago Pride Fest, Northalsted Market Days, the Northalsted Halloween Parade, and Frost Fest
Click here to view our past SSA Audits
Click here to view our SSA 2017 Agreement
Click here to view our SSA 2016 Agreement
Click here for more information about the City of Chicago Special Service Area (SSA) Program.
Commissioners
James Ludwig
President
Roscoe’s
David Gassman
DLG Management
Kearby Kaiser
Drummond Advisors
Timothy Klump
Dexter Lock & Key
Mike Raffety
3500 block of North Halsted St. resident
Randy Shingledecker
RS Interior Design
Mark Zipperer
RE/MAX Edge
If you are interested in serving as an SSA #18 commissioner please contact us for additional information.
Meetings
2019 Meetings
April 10 – This meeting will take place at the Center on Halsted
July 10
September 11
December 11
The SSA Commission meets at Nookie’s Tree located at 3334 North Halsted Street from 9am – 10:30am. Meetings are open to the public.
For more information about SSA #18 please contact [email protected].
2019 Meetings
April 10 | Agenda
February 6 | Agenda | Minutes
2018 Meetings
February 7 | Agenda | Minutes
April 4 | Agenda | Minutes
July 11 | Agenda | Minutes
September 5 | Agenda | Minutes
December 12 | Agenda | Minutes
2017 Meetings
February 8 | Agenda | Minutes
April 19 | Agenda | Minutes
July 11 | Agenda | Minutes
September 13 | Agenda | Minutes
December 6 | Agenda | Minutes
2016 Meetings
February 10 | Agenda | Minutes
April 13 | Agenda | Minutes
July 13 | Agenda | Minutes
September 7 | Agenda | Minutes
October 26 | Agenda | Minutes
December 7 | Agenda | Minutes
2015 Meetings
February 11 | Agenda | Minutes
April 8 | Agenda | Minutes
July 15 | Agenda | Minutes
September 9 | Agenda | Minutes
December 9 | Agenda | Minutes
Community Information
The Legacy Project
Boystown is home to the world’s only outdoor museum dedicated to combating anti-gay bullying by celebrating LGBT contributions to history. To learn more about The Legacy Walk please visit legacyprojectchicago.org
Non-Profit Partners
Northalsted is Proud of our Non-Profit Partners
Community Partners
Northalsted is Proud of our Community Partners
About Northalsted
The Northalsted Business Alliance works diligently to maintain a safe and beautiful neighborhood for residents, business owners and visitors.
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(773) 883-0500
3656 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60613
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