# Planned developments in Macon County, IL

Boardwalk found 190+ planned projects in Macon County, IL in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Village of Mt. Zion Planning Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/macon/

## Macon County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 190+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 10 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 6, 2026, Village of Mt. Zion Planning Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals |
| Sources we check | 3 |

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 Macon County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 78 | 41% |
| Development decisions | 47 | 25% |
| Commercial | 34 | 18% |
| Residential | 21 | 11% |
| Public and institutional | 11 | 6% |

## Recent projects in Macon County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lou Williams Jazz Center Adaptive Reuse | Decatur, IL | Cornerstone Jazz Collective | Entertainment and recreation | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Lead Contaminated Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Project | Decatur, IL | Clark Dietz, Inc. | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 8, 2026 |
| $60K S. McDonough Street and Oakview Road Safety Improvements | Decatur, IL | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 12-Unit Townhome Development on 5 Acres | Forsyth, IL | TSC Entrpriss | Townhomes | 12 townhomes · 5 acres | Recommended | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Barnett Ave Roadway Rehabilitation and Reconstruction | Forsyth, IL | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 21, 2026 |
| North Summitt Avenue Drainage Improvements | Decatur, IL | Clark Dietz Inc. | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 5MW Solar Farm on 30 Acres | Argenta, IL | Cenergy Solar | Power plants | 30 acres | Approved | Jul 20, 2026 |
| New Water Treatment Plant IEPA Loan | Argenta, IL | Not stated | Water treatment plants | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 100-Room Hampton Inn Hotel on 2.5 Acres | Forsyth, IL | Pace Hospitality LLC | Hotels and lodging | 2.5 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 24, 2026 |
| New Restaurant Development | Forsyth, IL | Parks Properties LLC | Restaurants | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 3-Unit Commercial Building with Drive-Thru | Forsyth, IL | Forsyth Group LLC | Commercial | 3 units | Seeking approval | Oct 23, 2025 |

Showing 11 of 190+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Macon County

- [Decatur, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/decatur/) · 99 projects
- [Forsyth, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/forsyth/) · 34 projects
- Mount Zion, IL · 29 projects
- Harristown, IL · 8 projects
- Maroa, IL · 6 projects
- Blue Mound, IL · 4 projects
- Macon, IL · 4 projects
- Oreana, IL · 4 projects
- Argenta, IL · 3 projects
- Long Creek, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Warrensburg, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Logan County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/logan/) · 96 projects
- [De Witt County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/de-witt/) · 83 projects
- [Piatt County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/piatt/) · 22 projects
- [Christian County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/christian/) · 150+ projects
- [Moultrie County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/moultrie/) · 34 projects
- [Sangamon County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/sangamon/) · 200+ projects

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

## Questions about Macon County

### What's planned in Macon County, IL?

Boardwalk found 190+ planned projects in Macon County, IL in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Village of Mt. Zion Planning Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Macon County projects come from public meeting records, such as Village of Mt. Zion Planning Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Macon County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 20, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Macon County, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/macon/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

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