New Development in Cary, Illinois
67 development projects are moving through Cary, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (19), residential (5), infrastructure (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-20.
Data through September 20, 2026 · Updated September 21, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionCary projects (YTD 2026)
67
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Cary development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 19 |
| Residential | 5 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
Cary projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Approved | 40 | 36.7% |
| Under review | 37 | 33.9% |
| Recommended for approval | 32 | 29.4% |
Cary development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Cary, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 67 development projects in Cary, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (19). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Cary 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 Cary in?
- Cary is in McHenry County, Illinois.