City In Review: Chicago

West Lawn · 2024-05

West Lawn permit value jumps to $608k

West Lawn saw 34 permits in May, up from nine the month before, with total value hitting $608,515—a fourfold increase. Most of that activity came through express permits (21) and sign permits (12). Crime reports climbed 29.5% to 167, with violent offenses up from 31 to 37. Graffiti removal requests led 311 calls at 129, followed by tree trim requests and garbage cart issues. Four food establishments failed inspections after none the previous month. Service requests otherwise held flat at 845.

By the numbers

Building permits34
Declared construction value$608,515
New business licenses18
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests845
Reported crimes167
Violent crimes37
Failed food inspections4

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