# Planned developments in Chicago, IL

Boardwalk found 120+ planned projects in Chicago, IL in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly residential and commercial.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/chicago/

## Chicago at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 120+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 65 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 8, 2026, Commission on Chicago Landmarks Staff |
| Sources we check | 13 |

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 Chicago

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 60 | 50% |
| Commercial | 30 | 25% |
| Development decisions | 13 | 11% |
| Mixed use | 8 | 7% |
| Public and institutional | 8 | 7% |
| Infrastructure | 1 | 1% |
| Industrial | 1 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Chicago

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Home Residential Development on 0.42 Acres | Walsh Apartments LLC | Single-family | 5 homes · 0.42 acres | Approved | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 308-Room Hotel Conversion of Harris Trust Complex | Prime/Capri Interests LLC | Hotels and lodging | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 8-Unit Residential Development on 4 City Lots | Eleve West LLC | Residential | 8 units | Early planning | Sep 23, 2026 |
| $49.2M Commercial Laundry Facility | North Lawndale Catalyst Initiative | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 103-Unit Affordable Housing Adaptive Reuse | The Community Builders | Affordable (LIHTC) housing | 103 units | Approved | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 52-Unit Affordable Housing Development | MKB Business Strategies LLC | Single-family | 52 homes · 0.1 acres | Early planning | Sep 23, 2026 |
| $20.9M Deeply Rooted Dance Center with 33,270 sqft | Deeply Rooted Dance Theater | Entertainment venues | 0.54 acres | Approved | Sep 23, 2026 |
| $24.3M Community Center Renovation | By The Hand Club For Kids | Community centers | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 3-Unit Mixed-Use Building on 2,750 Square Feet | 2136 S Halsted, LLC | Homes and businesses | 3 units · 0.06 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 18, 2026 |
| One-Story Restaurant with Drive-Through | Harlem Donuts, Inc. | Quick-service and drive-thru | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 3-Unit Mixed-Use Building with 3 Parking Spaces | 2136 Halsted, LLC | Homes and businesses | 3 units | Seeking approval | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 15,060-Square-Foot Children's Museum | One Lawndale Children's Discovery Center | Museums | 0.35 acres | Early planning | Jun 30, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 120+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- [Cicero, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/cicero/) · 37 projects
- [Oak Park, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/oak-park/) · 100+ projects
- Berwyn, IL · 18 projects
- Forest Park, IL · 9 projects
- Stickney, IL · 1 project
- Elmwood Park, IL · 4 projects

All places in Illinois: [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/)

## Questions about Chicago

### What's planned in Chicago, IL?

Boardwalk found 120+ planned projects in Chicago, IL in the last 12 months, mostly residential and commercial.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Chicago projects come from public meeting records. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Chicago'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 Chicago, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/chicago/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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