Track building permits and civic data in one of Chicago's smallest lakefront South Side communities.
Search this neighborhoodOakland is one of the smallest community areas in Chicago, located on the South Side between 35th Street to the north, 43rd Street to the south, Lake Michigan and the lakefront to the east, and Cottage Grove Avenue to the west. The neighborhood sits between Bronzeville to the west and Kenwood to the south, with direct access to the lakefront and Burnham Park.
Oakland's housing stock is a mix of older apartment buildings, public housing developments, and newer construction. The community area has undergone significant changes with the demolition of the former Ida B. Wells public housing complex and the development of the Oakwood Shores mixed-income community in its place. The lakefront trail and 41st Street Beach provide recreational opportunities.
Oakland generates permit activity related to the ongoing Oakwood Shores mixed-income development and residential construction. New construction permits for townhomes and condos appear alongside renovation permits for existing buildings.
CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Oakland. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to street lighting, vacant lots, and sanitation.
Oakland features a mix of planned development (PD) zoning for the Oakwood Shores area and residential zoning (RT-4, RM-5) for the surrounding blocks. The lakefront edge carries park and open space designations.
Location reports for Oakland addresses include new construction permits and 311 requests. The neighborhood's ongoing development makes CivicScout reports useful for tracking the transformation of the area.
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