Lincoln Park · 2026-03
E-scooter complaints hit 542 as 311 calls jump 44%
Lincoln Park logged 542 e-scooter parking complaints in March, leading a 44% surge in 311 requests. Graffiti removal (477) and potholes (336) rounded out the top gripes. Crime climbed 36% to 363 incidents, with violent offenses up from 44 to 56. New business licenses dropped from 66 to 43—though Pause Wellness Studio, Andale Market, and Lakeshore Cuts still opened. Permit count rose 20% to 84, dominated by express permits, but total construction value fell 29% to $15.7 million. Eight food establishments failed inspections, one more than February.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 84 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $15,726,452 |
| New business licenses | 43 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 3177 |
| Reported crimes | 363 |
| Violent crimes | 56 |
| Failed food inspections | 8 |
New businesses
- PAUSE WELLNESS STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- Andale Market (Package Goods)
- Ronnie Wozniak Brow and Makeup Artist (Limited Business License)
- LAKESHORE CUTS (Limited Business License)
- LAZ PARKING (Commercial Garage)
- DOG GROOMING (Animal Care License)
- ASIMA (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- PRESTIGE SALON SUITES (Limited Business License)
- Bangin Brows (Limited Business License)
- H&R BLOCK (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 53
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 16
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 5
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 4
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
Top 311 request types
- E-Scooter Parking Complaint — 542
- Graffiti Removal Request — 477
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 336
- Divvy Bike Parking Complaint — 294
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 206