City In Review: Chicago

South Shore · 2024-08

South Shore construction value plunges 53% in August

South Shore's construction value dropped from $4.2 million in July to just under $2 million in August, a 53% slide. Permits fell slightly from 55 to 53. Express permits accounted for 34 of those, with another dozen going to renovation work and five to signage. One permit reinstated a previously revoked one, and one covered elevator equipment. No businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits53
Declared construction value$1,970,566
New business licenses19
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1549
Reported crimes765
Violent crimes291
Failed food inspections2

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