Douglas · Then vs Now
Douglas: 2024-12 vs 2025-12
A side-by-side look at how Douglas shifted between two periods.
| 2024-12 | 2025-12 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 5 | 18 | +260% |
| Construction value ($) | $3,477,249 | $6,268,522 | +80% |
| New business licenses | 6 | 5 | -17% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 169 | 297 | +76% |
| Reported crimes | 221 | 239 | +8% |
| Violent crimes | 78 | 62 | -21% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 1 | 0% |
2024-12
Douglas permit value jumps to $3.5M despite fewer filings
Douglas pulled five permits in December—down sharply from 17 the month before—but their combined value nearly doubled to $3.5 million. Four were express permits. The neighborhood added six businesses, including Siri Indian Groceries and 35 Beauty Supply. Service requests dropped 13 percent to 169, led by traffic signal complaints. Reported crime rose slightly (221 incidents, up from 207), with violent offenses up 13 percent to 78. One food establishment failed inspection.
2025-12
Douglas permit value jumps to $6.3 million
Eighteen permits pulled in December totaled $6.3 million, up from $363k the month before. Nine were for elevator equipment. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests rose 10% to 297, led by 44 tree-trim requests (a category the city no longer accepts) and 32 complaints about uncleared sidewalks. Crime ticked up 11% to 239 incidents, though violent offenses held steady at 62. One food establishment failed inspection.
New businesses — 2024-12
- MERRY MAIDS (Limited Business License)
- CREATIVE STUDIO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN (Regulated Business License)
- 35 BEAUTY SUPPLY (Limited Business License)
- LORENZO P PARTEE (Peddler License)
- SIRI INDIAN GROCERIES (Retail Food Establishment)
- T-MOBILE (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-12
- BRONZEVILLE BARBER SALON LLC (Limited Business License)
- ARMOUR BUILDING (Regulated Business License)
- VILLA DUBOIS GUEST HOUSE (Regulated Business License)
- VILLA DUBOIS GUEST HOUSE (Regulated Business License)
- CURL KITCHEN (Limited Business License)