Track building permits and civic data in one of Chicago's quiet Southwest Side residential communities near Midway Airport.
Search this neighborhoodClearing is a community area on Chicago's Southwest Side, bounded by 55th Street to the north, 63rd Street and the city limits to the south, Cicero Avenue to the east, and Harlem Avenue to the west. The neighborhood sits directly south of Midway International Airport and has a quiet residential character defined by brick bungalows and ranch-style homes. The area takes its name from the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad's classification yard that once operated here.
Clearing's housing stock is predominantly single-family bungalows and ranch homes on well-maintained residential streets. The neighborhood has a strong working-class and middle-class character with significant Polish, Irish, and Hispanic populations. Commercial services are concentrated along 63rd Street, Cicero Avenue, and Harlem Avenue.
Clearing generates moderate permit activity focused on residential renovation and maintenance of its bungalow housing stock. Permits for roofing, siding, and garage improvements are common.
CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Clearing. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to noise from Midway Airport, tree maintenance, and parking.
Clearing is predominantly zoned for single-family residential use (RS-2, RS-3). Commercial zoning runs along 63rd Street, Cicero Avenue, and Harlem Avenue. Airport-related zoning covers areas near Midway.
Location reports for Clearing addresses include renovation permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's proximity to Midway Airport adds aviation-related data to some reports.
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