West Town · 2026-03
West Town permit values spike to $597 million
West Town's construction permits jumped from $11.4 million in February to $597 million in March—a 5,116% surge driven by large-scale projects. The neighborhood issued 104 permits total, with 47 filed through the express program. New businesses included Roost Biscuit Co. and Soccer House, which picked up food, patio, and amusement licenses. Graffiti removal requests led 311 calls at 725, while total service requests climbed 40% to 3,127. Crime rose 17.5% overall but violent incidents dropped 6.5%. Six food establishments failed inspections, down from nine.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 104 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $597,298,991 |
| New business licenses | 77 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 3127 |
| Reported crimes | 558 |
| Violent crimes | 100 |
| Failed food inspections | 6 |
New businesses
- BROWS THREADING (Limited Business License)
- MICHAEL SIMINGTON (Peddler License)
- BOEHLEN CURATION (Limited Business License)
- SOCCER HOUSE (Retail Food Establishment)
- SOCCER HOUSE (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- ALIGNED SOLUTIONS (Regulated Business License)
- SOCCER HOUSE (Outdoor Patio)
- SOCCER HOUSE (Public Place of Amusement)
- Pax Cafe (Retail Food Establishment)
- Roost Biscuit Co. (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 47
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 29
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 12
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 9
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 5
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 725
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 328
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 157
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 149
- Water On Street Complaint — 135