Washington Park · 2024-07
Washington Park permit value jumps to $1.7 million
Washington Park pulled 12 permits in July worth $1.7 million, nearly quadruple June's $381k despite fewer permits overall. Five were tagged new construction; six came through the express program. Residents filed 414 service requests, up 39% from June, led by 43 graffiti removal calls, 38 streetlight complaints, and 37 tree planting requests. Crime ticked down slightly—226 incidents vs. 236 the month prior, with violent offenses dropping from 90 to 80. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,704,301 |
| New business licenses | 9 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 414 |
| Reported crimes | 226 |
| Violent crimes | 80 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- GHANA NATIONAL COUNCIL (Pop-Up Retail User)
- 97 GROUP (Regulated Business License)
- THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (Pop-Up Retail User)
- SHAUN'S BARBER SHOP (Limited Business License)
- FIVE ONE FOOD MART INC. (Tobacco)
- ARAMARK EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (Retail Food Establishment)
- MR G'S FOOD & LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- Juan and Only LLC (Pop-Up Retail User)
- Norflo Holding Corp. DBA Norman's (Special Event Liquor)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 6
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 43
- Street Light Out Complaint — 38
- Tree Planting Request — 37
- Tree Emergency — 24
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 23