# Planned developments in Lake Forest, CA

Boardwalk found 54 planned projects in Lake Forest, CA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Lake Forest Planning Commission agenda for Oct 8, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/lake-forest/

## Lake Forest at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 54 |
| New in the last 30 days | 8 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 8, 2026, Lake Forest Planning Commission |
| Sources we check | 8 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Lake Forest

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 16 | 30% |
| Public and institutional | 14 | 26% |
| Commercial | 10 | 19% |
| Development decisions | 9 | 17% |
| Infrastructure | 4 | 7% |
| Industrial | 1 | 2% |

## Recent projects in Lake Forest

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $167K Sports Park and Skate Park Renovation Design | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 18, 2026 |
| I-5/El Toro Road Interchange Improvement Project | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 165,803-Square-Foot Industrial Building | IPT Enterprise Business Center LLC | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Jul 7, 2026 |
| $589K Cavanaugh Park Renovation Design Contract | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 7, 2026 |
| $198K South Park Phase II Design Services | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Approved | Apr 6, 2026 |
| $154K Onwentsia Poplar Storm Sewer Improvements | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | In design | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Telecommunications Tower at City Compost Center | Tower North Development, LLC | Telecom towers | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 50-Unit Affordable Housing Development | National Community Renaissance of California | Apartments | 50 apartments · 1.62 acres | Approved | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Cavanaugh Park Redevelopment Conceptual Plan | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | In design | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Cemetery Ravine Restoration Project | Not stated | Cemeteries | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Cavanaugh Park Redevelopment Conceptual Plan | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | In design | Dec 3, 2025 |

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## Questions about Lake Forest

### What's planned in Lake Forest, CA?

Boardwalk found 54 planned projects in Lake Forest, CA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Lake Forest Planning Commission agenda for Oct 8, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Lake Forest projects come from public meeting records, such as Lake Forest Planning Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Lake Forest's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 12, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Lake Forest, CA", boardwalkai.com/development/california/lake-forest/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count