New Development in Manhattan, Illinois
20 development projects are moving through Manhattan, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (7), commercial (4), residential (4). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-13.
Data through September 13, 2026 · Updated September 14, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionManhattan projects (YTD 2026)
20
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Manhattan development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 7 |
| Commercial | 4 |
| Residential | 4 |
What new projects are filed in Manhattan right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Subdivision Phase One | Manhattan, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-05 |
| Villas of Prairie Trails | Manhattan, IL (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-01-24 |
| Commercial Retail Project (Route 52 and Benck Drive) | Approximate location - Route 52 and Benck Drive, Manhattan, IL | Commercial | under review | 2026-01-24 |
| Prairie Villas Residential Development | Manhattan, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-01-06 |
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Recent Manhattan projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 3 |
| Approved | 1 |
Manhattan development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Manhattan, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 20 development projects in Manhattan, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (7). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Manhattan 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 Manhattan in?
- Manhattan is in Will County, Illinois.