Edison Park · Then vs Now
Edison Park: 2025-01 vs 2026-01
A side-by-side look at how Edison Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-01 | 2026-01 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 2 | 4 | +100% |
| Construction value ($) | $133,000 | $28,562 | -79% |
| New business licenses | 5 | 9 | +80% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 374 | 247 | -34% |
| Reported crimes | 25 | 21 | -16% |
| Violent crimes | 7 | 4 | -43% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 0 | -100% |
2025-01
Edison Park sees 110 tree trim requests despite program closure
Edison Park residents filed 110 requests for tree trimming in January even though the category now says it's no longer being accepted. Service requests jumped 68%, from 223 to 374, with sidewalk program requests (33) and pothole complaints (31) trailing behind. Two building permits were issued—one for demolition, one for renovation—totaling $133,000, down from $592,000 the month before. Crime ticked up to 25 incidents from 19, including seven violent offenses. Two food establishments failed inspections.
2026-01
Edison Park adds nine new businesses in January
Edison Park picked up nine new businesses in January, including TAX MD, FORM & FUNCTION BODYWORK, and LEARNING EXPRESS CHILD CARE. Permit activity dropped sharply—four permits worth about $28,600, down from seven permits and $257,000 the month before. All four were express permits. Residents filed 175 service requests, led by 44 requests for the Shared Cost Sidewalk Program. Police logged 16 crimes, three of them violent. No food establishments failed inspections.
New businesses — 2025-01
- EDWARD D. JONES & CO., L.P. (Limited Business License)
- EDWARD D. JONES & CO., L.P. (Limited Business License)
- Kazzaz Smoke Shop and Glass (Tobacco)
- E P NAILS (Limited Business License)
- AAA-1 MASONRY & TUCKPOINTING (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-01
- TAX MD (Limited Business License)
- FORM & FUNCTION BODYWORK (Regulated Business License)
- LEARNING EXPRESS CHILD CARE (Children's Services Facility License)
- IWONA FINE ART STUDIO & GALLERY (Limited Business License)
- NILES FLOWERS (Limited Business License)
- Kazzaz Smoke Shop and Glass (Tobacco)
- BLOCK ADVISORS (Limited Business License)
- Killeaney, LLC (Limited Business License)
- DIGI SEARCH, 1, INC. (Limited Business License)