New Development in Downers Grove, Illinois
269 development projects are moving through Downers Grove, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (15), commercial (13), civic actions (11). 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 constructionDowners Grove projects (YTD 2026)
269
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Downers Grove development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 15 |
| Commercial | 13 |
| Civic Actions | 11 |
What new projects are filed in Downers Grove right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemont Road Gas and Truck Stop | Downers Grove, IL (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-26 |
| 5112-5120 Forest Avenue Mixed-Use | 5112-5120 Forest Avenue, Downers Grove, IL | Residential,Civic Actions,Mixed Use | recommended for approval | 2026-08-24 |
| 2040-2100 Ogden Avenue Automobile Dealership | 2040-2100 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-24 |
| 2500 Warrenville Road Rezoning | 2500 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-08-24 |
| Forest Trail Luxury Apartments | 1020 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-21 |
| Lot 2 - Multi-Family Development | Downers Grove, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-20 |
| 330 Ogden Avenue Automobile Dealership | 330 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-07-07 |
| 250, 310, 330 Ogden Avenue and 4241 Florence Avenue Redevelopment | 250, 310 and 330 Ogden Avenue and 4241 Florence Avenue, Downers Grove, IL | Civic Actions,Commercial | approved | 2026-07-07 |
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Recent Downers Grove projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
| Approved | 1 |
Downers Grove development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Downers Grove, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 269 development projects in Downers Grove, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (15). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove in?
- Downers Grove is in DuPage County, Illinois.