Edison Park · Then vs Now
Edison Park: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Edison Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 7 | 5 | -29% |
| Construction value ($) | $105,350 | $807,780 | +667% |
| New business licenses | 7 | 2 | -71% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 250 | 276 | +10% |
| Reported crimes | 19 | 8 | -58% |
| Violent crimes | 5 | 2 | -60% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 0 | -100% |
2025-02
Edison Park permit count jumps from two to seven
Edison Park issued seven permits in February, up from two the month before, though the total dollar value slipped 21 percent to about $105,000. Five were express permits; two were renovation jobs. On the 311 front, residents logged 67 tree trim requests—a category the city no longer accepts—and 35 pothole complaints. Crime dropped to 19 incidents from 25, with five violent offenses. One food place failed inspection.
2026-02
Edison Park permit value jumps to $808k
Five permits pulled in February totaled $808k, up from $29k the month before — a 27-fold jump driven by one new-construction filing. Service requests climbed 58 percent to 276, with pothole complaints (69) leading the list. Crime dropped by half, from 16 incidents to 8. Two businesses opened: EP Fresh Market, a retail food spot, and a UPS Store.
New businesses — 2025-02
- FALCON CPR TRAINING (Limited Business License)
- M. Affordable Tire (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- PIZZA BOY (Retail Food Establishment)
- SMILEY NAILS & SPA (Limited Business License)
- Soo Custom Cleaners Inc (Regulated Business License)
- SPARTAN BROTHERS (Retail Food Establishment)
- INFINITE BEAUTY 88, LLC (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- EP FRESH MARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- THE UPS STORE (Limited Business License)