New Development in Evanston, Illinois
858 development projects are moving through Evanston, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (104), civic actions (83), residential (74), institutional/public (11). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-30.
Data through August 30, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionEvanston projects (YTD 2026)
858
Project categories
5
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,112,786
Evanston development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 104 |
| Civic Actions | 83 |
| Residential | 74 |
| Institutional/Public | 11 |
| Mixed Use | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Evanston right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Crowns Park Planned Development and Special Use | 2320 Pioneer Road, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-27 | — |
| Three Crowns Park PD & SU Amendment | 2320 Pioneer Road, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 1103-1105 Emerson Street Major Variations | 1103-1105 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-13 | — |
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Recent Evanston projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 13 |
| Under review | 2 |
Evanston development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Evanston, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 858 development projects in Evanston, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (104). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Evanston 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 Evanston in?
- Evanston is in Unassigned County, Illinois.