New Development in Cortland, Illinois
108 development projects are moving through Cortland, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by solar energy (12), civic actions (4), infrastructure (2). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionCortland projects (YTD 2026)
108
Project categories
3
Top type
Solar Energy
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Cortland development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Solar Energy | 12 |
| Civic Actions | 4 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Cortland right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie Solar Farm | Approximate location - East of Somonauk Road and Generally Bounded by East Meadow Drive on the North and East North Avenue on the South, Cortland, IL | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-13 | — |
| Vacation of Public Irrigation Easement - Cortland Elementary School | Cortland, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Vacation of Public Irrigation Easement - Cortland Elementary School | Cortland, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Well #4 Emergency Repairs | Cortland, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-06-08 | — |
| Well #4 Emergency Repairs | Cortland, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-06-08 | — |
| Well #4 Emergency Repairs | Cortland, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-06-08 | — |
| Vacation of Public Irrigation Easement at Cortland Elementary School | Cortland, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-06-08 | — |
| Vacation of Public Irrigation Easement at Cortland Elementary School | Cortland, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-06-08 | — |
| East North Avenue Road Project | Cortland, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
| East North Avenue Road Project | Cortland, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
| East North Avenue Road Project | Cortland, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
| SolarStone Partners Solar Garden | north of Illinois Route 38 and south of the Union Pacific Railroad, Cortland, IL | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-04-27 | — |
| SolarStone Partners Solar Garden | north of Illinois Route 38 and south of the Union Pacific Railroad, Cortland, IL | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-04-27 | — |
| Solar Garden Special Use Permit | Illinois Route 38, Cortland, IL | Development | under review | 2026-04-27 | SolarStone Partners |
| Solar Garden Special Use Permit | Illinois Route 38, Cortland, IL | Development | under review | 2026-04-27 | SolarStone Partners |
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Recent Cortland projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 8 |
| Under review | 3 |
Cortland development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Cortland, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 108 development projects in Cortland, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by solar energy (12). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Cortland 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 Cortland in?
- Cortland is in Unassigned County, Illinois.