New Development in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
56 development projects are moving through Glen Ellyn, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by infrastructure (36), civic actions (7), commercial (1). 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 constructionGlen Ellyn projects (YTD 2026)
56
Project categories
3
Top type
Infrastructure
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Glen Ellyn development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 36 |
| Civic Actions | 7 |
| Commercial | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Glen Ellyn right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750 Roosevelt Road - Dutch Bros Drive-Through Restaurant | 750 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL | Commercial,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-05-19 | — |
| 635 Carolyn Drive | 635 Carolyn Drive, Glen Ellyn, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-12 | — |
| 285 N. Main Street | 285 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-12 | — |
| 593 Lee Street | 593 Lee Street, Glen Ellyn, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-12 | — |
| Kenilworth Arms Deck | 470 N. Kenilworth Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Streetlight Capital Replacement Project | Glen Ellyn, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Pete's Ice Cream Bar Improvements | 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Glen Ellyn Candy & Cones Improvements | 550 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-11 | — |
| 718 N. Main Street Variation | 718 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Accessible Pedestrian Signal Pushbuttons at IL-38/Nicoll | Glen Ellyn, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-05-08 | — |
| 2026 Utility and Roadway Improvements Projects | Approximate location - Village Streets, including Maryknoll Subdivision and Pershing Avenue between Route 53 and Route 38, Glen Ellyn, IL | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-08 | — |
| Crescent-Glenwood Parking Lot and Median Rehabilitation | Glen Ellyn, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-05-08 | — |
| Traffic Signal Modernization Project | Glen Ellyn, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-05-08 | — |
| Train Station / Pedestrian Tunnel | Glen Ellyn, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-08 | — |
| Hill Avenue Utility Improvements | Approximate location - Hill Avenue between Golf Avenue and the East Branch of the DuPage River, Glen Ellyn, IL | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-05-08 | — |
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Recent Glen Ellyn projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 12 |
| Approved | 2 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
Glen Ellyn development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Glen Ellyn, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 56 development projects in Glen Ellyn, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by infrastructure (36). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn in?
- Glen Ellyn is in Unassigned County, Illinois.