New Development in Highland, Illinois
75 development projects are moving through Highland, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (13), infrastructure (2), institutional/public (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 constructionHighland projects (YTD 2026)
75
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Highland development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 13 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Highland right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sealing Shared Use Paths 2026 | Highland, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-20 | — |
| 355 Courtland Surplus Property Sale | 355 Courtland, Highland, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-06 | — |
| 923 Main Street Façade Improvement | 923 Main Street, Highland, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-06 | — |
| Korte Rec Center Natatorium Lights | Highland, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-06 | — |
| Aldi Store Access Road and Sanitary Sewer Extension | Highland, IL (City-level) | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-01 | ALDI |
| 355 Courtland Surplus Property | 355 Courtland, Highland, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-01 | — |
| Bulk Water Meter Purchase - Michael Road and Veterans Honor Parkway | 187 Woodcrest Drive, Highland, IL, 62249 | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Lease Termination - 187 Woodcrest Dr. | 187 Woodcrest Drive, Highland, IL, 62249 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Glik Park Playground | Highland, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-04-21 | — |
| Street Resurfacing 2026 | 917 Main Street, Highland, IL, 62249 | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Street Resurfacing 2026 | Highland, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Aldi Store Access Road and Sanitary Sewer Extension | 917 Main Street, Highland, IL, 62249 | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| General Obligation Bonds for Street Projects | 917 Main Street, Highland, IL, 62249 | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Façade Improvement Program Incentive - 917 Main St. | 917 Main Street, Highland, IL, 62249 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-20 | Angelina McLaughlin-Heil |
| General Obligation Bonds for Street Projects | Approximate location - roadway for Aldi development off Cally Lane and the new access off of Route 40 at Sycamore, Highland, IL | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-04-20 | ALDI |
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Recent Highland projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 9 |
| Approved | 5 |
Highland development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Highland, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 75 development projects in Highland, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (13). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Highland 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 Highland in?
- Highland is in Unassigned County, Illinois.