City In Review: Chicago

North Center · 2024-06

North Center permit value triples on fewer projects

Permit applications in North Center dropped 28% in June—38 versus 53 the month before—but their total value nearly tripled to $6.4 million, up from $2.2 million. Half the permits went through the express program. Graffiti removal requests led 311 calls with 213, followed by 104 tree debris cleanups. Crime ticked up slightly to 141 incidents, though violent offenses slipped by one to 21. No new business licenses or closures were logged.

By the numbers

Building permits38
Declared construction value$6,361,589
New business licenses74
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1262
Reported crimes141
Violent crimes21
Failed food inspections3

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