City In Review: Chicago

New City · 2024-12

New City permit value jumps to $9.7 million

New City's permit value shot up nearly 300% in December, landing at $9.7 million — a huge swing from November's $2.4 million. Permit counts actually dropped by 40%, from 35 to 21, meaning a few high-dollar projects drove the spike. Express permits led the way with 13 issued. Service requests fell 16% to 943, with graffiti removal topping the list at 190 calls. Crime dropped 7% overall; violent offenses were down 23%, from 134 to 103. One food establishment failed inspection.

By the numbers

Building permits21
Declared construction value$9,654,504
New business licenses69
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests943
Reported crimes298
Violent crimes103
Failed food inspections1

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