Always Andersonville Podcast, Episode 200: Three Alderpersons on the Future of Our Neighborhood
A milestone conversation about housing, small business, public safety, and what comes next for Andersonville and Chicago—guest hosted by our own Dena Jo Pavlovic.
The 200th episode of Always Andersonville: The Podcast is a milestone worth paying attention to. For this special installment, three alderpersons whose wards shape the Andersonville area sat down together for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues that matter most to residents, shoppers, and small business owners in our neighborhood.
The guests:
- 40th Ward Alderperson Andre Vasquez — representing Lincoln Square, West Ridge, Edgewater, and surrounding communities.
- 47th Ward Alderperson Matt Martin — representing Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, North Center, Uptown, Andersonville, and Lakeview.
- 48th Ward Alderperson Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth — representing Andersonville, Edgewater, and Uptown.
Together they cover a lot of ground: neighborhood development, affordable housing, small business support, city budgeting, public safety, and the future of independent business corridors like Clark Street. It's a rare chance to hear all three voices in the same conversation—and it's relevant to anyone who cares about where this neighborhood is headed.
The episode was guest hosted by Dena Jo Pavlovic, who manages our ENJOY locations in Andersonville and Lincoln Square and serves on the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. We're proud of her for leading this conversation and representing our community the way she always does.
Episode 200 of Always Andersonville: The Podcast is available now on Podbean. Listen Now