New Development in Evanston, Illinois
71 development projects are moving through Evanston, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (32), residential (11), infrastructure (2), mixed use (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-12.
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionEvanston projects (YTD 2026)
71
Project categories
4
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
415,096
Evanston development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 32 |
| Residential | 11 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
| Mixed Use | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Evanston right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlight Theater | 1012 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Commercial | under review | 2026-06-12 | — |
| Northlight Theater | 1012 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Commercial | under review | 2026-06-12 | — |
| Northlight Theater | 1012 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Commercial | under review | 2026-06-12 | — |
| Northlight Theater | 1012 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Commercial | under review | 2026-06-12 | — |
| Northlight Theater | 1012 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Commercial | under review | 2026-06-12 | — |
| Community Driveway Repair 2 | Evanston, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-06-03 | — |
| Community Driveway Repair 3 | Evanston, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-06-03 | — |
| 900 Clark Street Mixed-Use | 900 Clark Street, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Residential,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-15 | — |
| Northlight Theater | 1012 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Commercial | under review | 2026-05-15 | — |
| 1621 Chicago Avenue Residential | 1621 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Residential | approved | 2026-05-15 | — |
| 3233 - 3249 Central Street Townhomes | 3233 - 3249 Central Street, Evanston, IL | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-15 | — |
| 900 Clark Street Mixed-Use | 900 Clark Street, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Residential,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-15 | — |
| 900 Clark Street Mixed-Use | 900 Clark Street, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Residential,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-15 | — |
| 900 Clark Street Mixed-Use | 900 Clark Street, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Residential,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-15 | — |
| 900 Clark Street Mixed-Use | 900 Clark Street, Evanston, IL, 60201 | Residential,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-15 | — |
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Recent Evanston projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 14 |
| Approved | 1 |
Evanston development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Evanston, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 71 development projects in Evanston, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (32). 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.