New Development in Northbrook, Illinois
85 development projects are moving through Northbrook, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (6), residential (2), commercial (2). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-12.
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionNorthbrook projects (YTD 2026)
85
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
415,096
Northbrook development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 6 |
| Residential | 2 |
| Commercial | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Northbrook right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3401-3411 Commercial Avenue Class 6b Incentive Agreement | 3401-3411 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL | Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| 1250 Sanders Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment | Northbrook, IL (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-23 | — |
| 1250 Sanders Road Final Plat of Subdivision | 1250 Sanders Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062 | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | approved | 2026-06-23 | — |
| 1250 Sanders Road Rezoning | 1250 Sanders Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062 | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-23 | — |
| 3401-3411 Commercial Avenue Class 6b Incentive Agreement | 3401-3411 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL | Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| 3401-3411 Commercial Avenue Class 6b Incentive Agreement | 3401-3411 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL | Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| 3401-3411 Commercial Avenue Class 6b Incentive Agreement | 3401-3411 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL | Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| 3401-3411 Commercial Avenue Class 6b Incentive Agreement | 3401-3411 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL | Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| 1657 Shermer Road Preliminary Review | 1657 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062 | Residential,Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-05-26 | Habitat Development Company, LLC |
| Comprehensive Plan Amendment (1250, 1370, 1390 Sanders Road) | 1250 Sanders Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
| Meadow Plaza Shopping Center | 1901-1975 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, IL | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-26 | — |
| 1657 Shermer Road | 1657 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062 | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-26 | The Habitat Development Company LLC |
| Final Plat of Subdivision (1250, 1370, 1390 Sanders Road) | 1250 Sanders Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062 | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
| 1657 Shermer Road Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement | 1657 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062 | Civic Actions,Residential,Commercial | under review | 2026-05-26 | The Habitat Development Company LLC |
| Rezoning (1250, 1370, 1390 Sanders Road) | 1250, 1370, 1390 Sanders Road, Northbrook, IL | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
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Recent Northbrook projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 9 |
| Approved | 6 |
Northbrook development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Northbrook, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 85 development projects in Northbrook, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (6). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Northbrook 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 Northbrook in?
- Northbrook is in Unassigned County, Illinois.