Woodlawn · Then vs Now
Woodlawn: 2025-01 vs 2026-01
A side-by-side look at how Woodlawn shifted between two periods.
| 2025-01 | 2026-01 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 30 | 29 | -3% |
| Construction value ($) | $4,424,025 | $1,972,533 | -55% |
| New business licenses | 2 | 6 | +200% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 527 | 576 | +9% |
| Reported crimes | 292 | 314 | +8% |
| Violent crimes | 121 | 111 | -8% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 2 | -33% |
2025-01
Woodlawn permit spending hits $4.4 million
Woodlawn logged $4.4 million in building permits last month, up from $961,000 in December. The neighborhood issued 30 permits total—five more than the prior month—with 20 processed through the city's express program. Violent crimes rose to 121 from 95, though overall crime edged down slightly to 292 incidents. Residents filed 527 service requests, including 87 for tree trimming, a service the city no longer offers. Three food establishments failed health inspections. No new businesses opened.
2026-01
Woodlawn permit count jumps 81%, new ALDI gets licenses
Woodlawn issued 29 permits in January, up from 16 the month before. Nineteen were express permits. Total construction value dropped 15% to just under $2 million. Four new businesses opened, including an ALDI that picked up package goods and retail food licenses, plus RG TREE and RIAH INTERNATIONAL INC. NFP. Residents called in 576 service requests—mostly potholes (87) and snow removal (46). Violent crime rose 26% to 111 incidents. Food inspection failures fell from four to two.
New businesses — 2025-01
- McDonald's #29 (Retail Food Establishment)
- REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY (Children's Services Facility License)
New businesses — 2026-01
- RG TREE (Limited Business License)
- ALDI (Package Goods)
- ALDI (Retail Food Establishment)
- RIAH INTERNATIONAL INC. NFP (Regulated Business License)
- BELL TAX ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS / BELL TAX SERVICE (Limited Business License)
- SHAW'S UNLIMITED (Limited Business License)