City In Review: Chicago

South Shore · 2024-07

South Shore permit value triples to $4.2 million

Permit value in South Shore jumped 218% in July, reaching $4.2 million compared to $1.3 million the month before. The neighborhood saw 55 permits issued, up from 40 in June. Nearly half were express permits — 29 total — with another 15 for renovations or alterations. New construction and sign permits rounded out the activity. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.

By the numbers

Building permits55
Declared construction value$4,174,248
New business licenses25
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1531
Reported crimes806
Violent crimes309
Failed food inspections3

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