New Development in Charleston, Illinois
82 development projects are moving through Charleston, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (3), civic actions (1), industrial (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-13.
Data through September 13, 2026 · Updated September 14, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionCharleston projects (YTD 2026)
82
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Charleston development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 3 |
| Civic Actions | 1 |
| Industrial | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Charleston right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushagra Mittal Planned Unit Development Modification | 300 Lincoln Highway Road, Charleston, IL | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-27 |
| Brookstone Estates PUD Amendment | 300 Lincoln Highway, Charleston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-08-27 |
| DBD Equities Retail Use | 115 N. 5th Street, Charleston, IL | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-13 |
| Dollar General Retail Development | Approximate location - Intersection of Olive Avenue and 5th Street (Highway 130), Charleston, IL | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-13 |
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Recent Charleston projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 4 |
Charleston development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Charleston, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 82 development projects in Charleston, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (3). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Charleston 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 Charleston in?
- Charleston is in Coles County, Illinois.