New Development in Metropolis, Illinois
33 development projects are moving through Metropolis, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (7), institutional/public (1), infrastructure (1). 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 constructionMetropolis projects (YTD 2026)
33
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Metropolis development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 7 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Metropolis right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hwy 45 Lift Station Replacement | Metropolis, IL (City-level) | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-07-13 |
| Dorothy Miller Park Dog Park | Metropolis, IL (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 |
| Redevelopment Agreement - Jones Building Properties LLC | 713 and 719 Broadway, Metropolis, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-06-08 |
| Redevelopment Agreement - Deer Property Holdings LLC and Global Maintenance | 5357 Industrial Park Drive, Metropolis, IL | Industrial,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-06-08 |
| 324 Ferry Street Redevelopment | 324 Ferry Street, Metropolis, IL | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-23 |
| Jones Building Subdivision 2 | 719 Broadway, Metropolis, IL | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-03-23 |
| National Fitness Campaign Fitness Courts | Metropolis, IL (City-level) | Institutional/Public | continued | 2026-01-12 |
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Recent Metropolis projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 2 |
| Under review | 2 |
| Recommended for approval | 2 |
| Continued | 1 |
Metropolis development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Metropolis, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 33 development projects in Metropolis, 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 Metropolis 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 Metropolis in?
- Metropolis is in Massac County, Illinois.