City In Review: Chicago

North Park · 2024-08

North Park permit value drops 89% after quiet August

Permits in North Park fell to $1 million in August, down from $9.3 million the month before—a drop driven mostly by the absence of major construction projects. The 25 permits issued were mostly express jobs, plus a handful of signs and renovations. Graffiti removal topped 311 requests with 72 calls, followed by 53 pothole complaints. Violent crime dropped 38%, from 29 incidents to 18. No new businesses opened or closed. Food inspections failed twice, half July's count.

By the numbers

Building permits25
Declared construction value$1,005,988
New business licenses5
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests537
Reported crimes90
Violent crimes18
Failed food inspections2

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