Woodlawn · 2025-01
Woodlawn permit spending hits $4.4 million
Woodlawn logged $4.4 million in building permits last month, up from $961,000 in December. The neighborhood issued 30 permits total—five more than the prior month—with 20 processed through the city's express program. Violent crimes rose to 121 from 95, though overall crime edged down slightly to 292 incidents. Residents filed 527 service requests, including 87 for tree trimming, a service the city no longer offers. Three food establishments failed health inspections. No new businesses opened.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 30 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $4,424,025 |
| New business licenses | 2 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 527 |
| Reported crimes | 292 |
| Violent crimes | 121 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- McDonald's #29 (Retail Food Establishment)
- REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY (Children's Services Facility License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 20
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 87
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 41
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 40
- Buildings - Plumbing Violation — 33
- Building Violation — 31