New Development in Northbrook, Illinois
166 development projects are moving through Northbrook, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (23), residential (19), commercial (13). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-16.
Data through August 16, 2026 · Updated August 17, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionNorthbrook projects (YTD 2026)
166
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,158,457
Northbrook development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 23 |
| Residential | 19 |
| Commercial | 13 |
What new projects are filed in Northbrook right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Pointe Drive Residential Planned Development | Northbrook, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Northbrook Pointe Drive Residential Planned Development | Northbrook, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Northbrook Pointe Drive Residential Planned Development | Northbrook, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Northbrook Pointe Drive Residential Planned Development | Northbrook, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Northbrook Pointe Drive Residential Planned Development | Northbrook, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Meadow Plaza Shopping Center | 1901-1975 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, IL | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-26 | Pulte Home Company LLC |
| Meadow Plaza Shopping Center | 1901-1975 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, IL | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-26 | Pulte Home Company LLC |
| Meadow Plaza Shopping Center | 1901-1975 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, IL | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-26 | Pulte Home Company LLC |
| Meadow Plaza Shopping Center | 1901-1975 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, IL | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-26 | Pulte Home Company LLC |
| Meadow Plaza Shopping Center | 1901-1975 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, IL | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-26 | Pulte Home Company LLC |
| Meadow Plaza Shopping Center | 1901-1975 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, IL | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-26 | Pulte Home Company LLC |
| Meadow Plaza Shopping Center | 1901-1975 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, IL | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-26 | Pulte Home Company LLC |
| Meadow Plaza Shopping Center | 1901-1975 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, IL | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-26 | Pulte Home Company LLC |
| Meadow Plaza Shopping Center | 1901-1975 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, IL | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-26 | Pulte Home Company LLC |
| 1657 Shermer Road | 1657 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062 | Civic Actions,Mixed Use,Residential | approved | 2026-05-26 | The Habitat Development Company LLC |
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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 166 development projects in Northbrook, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (23). 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.