# Planned developments in Decatur, IL

Boardwalk found 86 planned projects in Decatur, IL in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Decatur City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

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

## Decatur at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 86 |
| New in the last 30 days | 12 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 5, 2026, City of Decatur City Council |
| Sources we check | 14 |

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 Decatur

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 35 | 41% |
| Development decisions | 24 | 28% |
| Commercial | 14 | 16% |
| Residential | 10 | 12% |
| Public and institutional | 3 | 3% |

## Recent projects in Decatur

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lou Williams Jazz Center Adaptive Reuse | Cornerstone Jazz Collective | Entertainment and recreation | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Lead Contaminated Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Project | Clark Dietz, Inc. | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 8, 2026 |
| $60K S. McDonough Street and Oakview Road Safety Improvements | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Sep 1, 2026 |
| North Summitt Avenue Drainage Improvements | Clark Dietz Inc. | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Alternate Water Supplies Update Engineering Services | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | In design | Jun 15, 2026 |
| South Water Treatment Plant Expansion Plan | Not stated | Water treatment plants | Not stated in filing | In design | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Infrastructure Engineering Agreement Supplement | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | In design | May 4, 2026 |
| Early Childhood Learning Center Construction | City Schools of Decatur | Schools | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Townhouse Development Architectural Services | Not stated | Townhomes | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 12, 2026 |
| $2.87M Reconnecting Scott Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 28-Lot Residential Development Initiative in Millikin Heights | Not stated | Apartments | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Mar 3, 2026 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- Long Creek, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- [Forsyth, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/forsyth/) · 33 projects
- Mount Zion, IL · 19 projects
- Harristown, IL · 7 projects
- Oreana, IL · 4 projects
- Warrensburg, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months

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## Questions about Decatur

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

Boardwalk found 86 planned projects in Decatur, IL in the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Decatur City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Decatur projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Decatur City Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

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

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