City In Review: Chicago

North Park · 2025-05

North Park permit value jumps 53% to $5.6M

North Park's construction value climbed to $5.6 million in May, up 53% from April, even as the number of permits ticked down slightly from 20 to 18. Most permits came through the express program (12 of 18). Service requests surged 49%, driven by 92 tree emergencies—likely storm-related—plus 62 graffiti calls and 59 tree debris requests. Crime dropped 11% overall (90 to 80 incidents), though violent offenses held steady at 22. One food establishment failed inspection, down from two last month.

By the numbers

Building permits18
Declared construction value$5,561,246
New business licenses12
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests680
Reported crimes80
Violent crimes22
Failed food inspections1

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