# Planned developments in Lake Forest, IL

Boardwalk found 120+ planned projects in Lake Forest, IL in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly residential. The latest is on the City of Lake Forest Building Review Board agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/lake-forest/

## Lake Forest at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 120+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 5 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 7, 2026, City of Lake Forest Building Review Board |
| Sources we check | 7 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Lake Forest

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 73 | 59% |
| Development decisions | 17 | 14% |
| Infrastructure | 16 | 13% |
| Public and institutional | 13 | 10% |
| Commercial | 5 | 4% |

## Recent projects in Lake Forest

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan and Westleigh Intersection Improvement Project | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Lake & Spruce Bridge Project | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 8, 2026 |
| 3-Unit Condominium Development | M.A.R.S. Design and Construction | Condos | 3 condos | Seeking approval | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Public Safety Building Renovation for Fire Station | Not stated | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Jun 15, 2026 |
| 12-Unit Senior Cottage Development on 2.23 Acres | Not stated | Multifamily | 12 units · 2.23 acres | Approved | May 4, 2026 |
| $198,660 South Park Phase II Design Services Agreement | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | In design | Apr 20, 2026 |
| $6.85M Police Station Project Funding | Not stated | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | Approved | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Telecommunications Tower at City Compost Center | Tower North Development, LLC | Telecom towers | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Onwentsia & Poplar Storm Sewer Improvements Project | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | In design | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 320 Majestic Oak Court | Elite Development Group | Single-family | 1 home | Seeking approval | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Bennett Hall Building Expansion Feasibility Review | Not stated | Institutional/Public | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Nov 13, 2025 |
| 4-Unit Residential Development at Westleigh Farms Subdivision | Elite Development Group | Single-family | 4 homes | In design | Nov 5, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 120+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- Lake Bluff, IL · 13 projects
- Green Oaks, IL · 27 projects
- Highwood, IL · 24 projects
- [North Chicago, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/north-chicago/) · 24 projects
- Mettawa, IL · 8 projects
- Bannockburn, IL · 6 projects

All places in Illinois: [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/)

## Questions about Lake Forest

### What's planned in Lake Forest, IL?

Boardwalk found 120+ planned projects in Lake Forest, IL in the last 12 months, mostly residential. The latest is on the City of Lake Forest Building Review Board agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Lake Forest projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Lake Forest Building Review Board agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Lake Forest's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Lake Forest, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/lake-forest/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count