City In Review: Chicago

North Park · 2025-03

North Park permit value spikes 429% on $870k

Thirteen permits pulled in March totaled $870,404, up from $165k the month before—a 429% jump. Eight were express permits, four for signs, one for renovation. Service requests climbed 37% to 531, led by 120 pothole complaints. Violent crime spiked 125% to 27 incidents (from 12 in February), while total crime rose 14% to 91. No new business licenses or closures this month.

By the numbers

Building permits13
Declared construction value$870,404
New business licenses14
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests531
Reported crimes91
Violent crimes27
Failed food inspections1

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