New Development in Lake Forest, Illinois
197 development projects are moving through Lake Forest, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (133), commercial (17), civic actions (5). 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 constructionLake Forest projects (YTD 2026)
197
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,112,786
Lake Forest development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 133 |
| Commercial | 17 |
| Civic Actions | 5 |
What new projects are filed in Lake Forest right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District Planned Development | Approximate location - southeast corner of Westminster and Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Central Business District Planned Development | Approximate location - southeast corner of Westminster and Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Central Business District Planned Development | Approximate location - southeast corner of Westminster and Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Central Business District Planned Development | Approximate location - southeast corner of Westminster and Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Central Business District Planned Development | Approximate location - southeast corner of Westminster and Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Central Business District Planned Development | Approximate location - southeast corner of Westminster and Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| Central Business District Planned Development | Approximate location - southeast corner of Westminster and Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-08 | — |
| 320 Majestic Oak Court | 320 Majestic Oak Court, Lake Forest, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-06-15 | Elite Development Group |
| Senior Cottages Development | Lake Forest, IL (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Senior Cottages Development | Lake Forest, IL (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Senior Cottages Development | Lake Forest, IL (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Senior Cottages Development | Lake Forest, IL (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Senior Cottages Development | Lake Forest, IL (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Senior Cottages Development | Lake Forest, IL (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Senior Cottages Development | Lake Forest, IL (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-04 | — |
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Recent Lake Forest projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 7 |
| Approved | 7 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
Lake Forest development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Lake Forest, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 197 development projects in Lake Forest, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (133). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest in?
- Lake Forest is in Unassigned County, Illinois.