McKinley Park Existing Conditions Report

An analysis of most recent permits for residential properties in the study area was analyzed to determine the intensity and type of investment happening in the community. Overall, the majority of building permit requests are for improvements/renovations (easy permit). Figure 8.11 illustrates an even distribution of improvements/renovations across the community with a few a demos (mostly concentrated in the northeast segment of the study area). The majority of new construction permits were requested for areas west of Western Avenue, along Pershing Road, and north of Archer Avenue.

Figure 8.11. Building Permit 2016-2018

Source: Chicago Data Portal