Edgewater · Then vs Now
Edgewater: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how Edgewater shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 52 | 47 | -10% |
| Construction value ($) | $6,472,943 | $1,693,425 | -74% |
| New business licenses | 33 | 22 | -33% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,010 | 917 | -9% |
| Reported crimes | 308 | 235 | -24% |
| Violent crimes | 75 | 67 | -11% |
| Failed food inspections | 13 | 1 | -92% |
2024-10
Edgewater hits $6.5M in permits on 52 projects
Edgewater logged 52 permits in October, up from 35 the month before, with total value climbing to $6.5 million. Most of the activity came through the express permit program—32 of the 52. Eleven projects were tagged as renovation or alteration work. Six permits covered elevator equipment. The data shows no new business licenses, closures, or 311 requests for the month.
2025-10
Edgewater permit value drops 74% to $1.7M
Edgewater issued 47 permits in October, three fewer than September, but the total value fell sharply—from $6.4 million to $1.7 million. Most of the activity was routine: 33 permits came through the city's express program, which handles small jobs. Seven more covered signage. No new businesses opened, and the month was quiet across service requests and other categories.
New businesses — 2024-10
- Bravo Restaurants Inc (Limited Business License)
- GLAMOUR NAILS (Limited Business License)
- FAT CHRIS'S PIZZA AND SUCH (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- TMI STRATEGY (Regulated Business License)
- ANDERSONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Pop-Up Retail User)
- ANDERSONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Pop-Up Retail User)
- Edgewater Pottery (Limited Business License)
- TANOSHII (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALL MEAL PREP (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- EKF MARTIAL ARTS NFP (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-10
- ADAPT/RE:ADAPT PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- LAKESHORE MEDICAL BILLING COMPANY (Limited Business License)
- TOWER HOME CLEANING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- 6311ARTS (Limited Business License)
- REDTWIST THEATRE (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))
- CITY LIT THEATER (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))
- RAVEN THEATRE COMPANY (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))
- ELI TEA BAR (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALEXANDER'S (Retail Food Establishment)
- CONY'S BEAUTY SALON & FASHION (Limited Business License)