New Development in Bloomington, Illinois
604 development projects are moving through Bloomington, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (112), commercial (95), civic actions (19). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-16.
Data through August 16, 2026 · Updated August 17, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionBloomington projects (YTD 2026)
604
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,158,457
Bloomington development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 112 |
| Commercial | 95 |
| Civic Actions | 19 |
What new projects are filed in Bloomington right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1115 W. Oakland Ave. Variances | 1115 W. Oakland Ave., Bloomington, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-15 | — |
| 1115 W. Oakland Ave. Variances | 1115 W. Oakland Ave., Bloomington, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-15 | — |
| 1115 W. Oakland Ave. Variances | 1115 W. Oakland Ave., Bloomington, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-15 | — |
| 1115 W. Oakland Ave. Variances | 1115 W. Oakland Ave., Bloomington, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-15 | — |
| 1115 W. Oakland Ave. Variances | 1115 W. Oakland Ave., Bloomington, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-15 | — |
| 1115 W. Oakland Ave. Variances | 1115 W. Oakland Ave., Bloomington, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-15 | — |
| 1115 W. Oakland Ave. Variances | 1115 W. Oakland Ave., Bloomington, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-15 | — |
| Maple Square | 1029 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL, 61705 | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-02 | — |
| Maple Square | 1029 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL, 61705 | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-02 | — |
| Maple Square | 1029 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL, 61705 | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-02 | — |
| Maple Square | 1029 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL, 61705 | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-02 | — |
| Maple Square | 1029 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL, 61705 | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-02 | — |
| Maple Square | 1029 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL, 61705 | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-02 | — |
| The Local Hideout Bar and Grill Liquor License | 2401 E. Oakland Ave., Unit B, Bloomington, IL | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-22 | — |
| The Local Hideout Bar and Grill Liquor License | 2401 E. Oakland Ave., Unit B, Bloomington, IL | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-22 | — |
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Recent Bloomington projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Recommended for approval | 13 |
| Approved | 2 |
Bloomington development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Bloomington, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 604 development projects in Bloomington, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (112). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Bloomington projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Bloomington in?
- Bloomington is in McLean County, Illinois.