Douglas · Then vs Now
Douglas: 2025-03 vs 2026-03
A side-by-side look at how Douglas shifted between two periods.
| 2025-03 | 2026-03 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 16 | 10 | -38% |
| Construction value ($) | $10,865,910 | $1,992,201 | -82% |
| New business licenses | 15 | 7 | -53% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 370 | 294 | -21% |
| Reported crimes | 206 | 223 | +8% |
| Violent crimes | 68 | 69 | +1% |
| Failed food inspections | 5 | 2 | -60% |
2025-03
Douglas logs $10.9 million in permits
Douglas pulled 16 permits worth $10.9 million in March, more than double February's $4.2 million. Eight went through the express program. Another four covered renovations, three new construction. Service requests jumped 70 percent to 370, driven by 148 tree-trim tickets—a category the city no longer accepts but still logs. Abandoned vehicles drew 28 complaints. Crime held nearly flat at 206 reports, down three from February, though violent incidents rose from 64 to 68. Five food spots failed inspections.
2026-03
Douglas logs $1.99M in permits, adds Jewel and Napleton dealership
Douglas pulled ten permits in March totaling $1.99 million, up from $512k the month before. Two were for new construction. Seven businesses opened, including Jewel Food Store #4043, Napleton Downtown Chevrolet, and Akanna Wellness. Residents filed 294 service requests—39 for tree trimming, even though the city no longer accepts that category, and 28 for broken traffic signals. Crime fell 12%, but violent offenses rose 21%, from 57 to 69. Two restaurants failed health inspections.
New businesses — 2025-03
- LVL UP COFFEE LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- MALIK J FOWLER (Peddler License)
- SHAANA SUYA (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- TONY B TAYLOR (Peddler License)
- GEN ZEN LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Gabriel Bambo (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- TRUTH (Public Place of Amusement)
- TRUTH (Tavern)
- KID'S FOOT LOCKER #48611 (Limited Business License)
- TRUTH (Outdoor Patio)
New businesses — 2026-03
- H & R BLOCK TAX SERVICES (Limited Business License)
- DAYZ WORLD OF FASHION (Regulated Business License)
- JEWEL FOOD STORE #4043 (Retail Food Establishment)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #4043 (Package Goods)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #4043 (Tobacco)
- NAPLETON DOWNTOWN CHEVROLET (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- AKANNA WELLNESS (Limited Business License)