# Planned developments in Ottawa, IL

Boardwalk found 120+ planned projects in Ottawa, IL in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Ottawa Plan Commission agenda for Sep 28, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/ottawa/

## Ottawa at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 120+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 6 |
| Most common type | Govt. Decisions |
| Latest filing | Sep 28, 2026, Ottawa Plan Commission |
| 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 Ottawa

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Development decisions | 55 | 45% |
| Infrastructure | 30 | 25% |
| Residential | 14 | 12% |
| Commercial | 14 | 12% |
| Public and institutional | 8 | 7% |

## Recent projects in Ottawa

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Business Zoning for 1700 Columbus Street | Morris Hospital | Commercial | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Ottawa Skate Park OSLAD Grant Application | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Professional Services | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | In design | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Dayton Ridge Sports Complex Soccer Fields Construction Bidding | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Professional Services Agreement | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Maintenance Facility Rehabilitation Grant Agreement | Not stated | Government offices | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Railyard Relocation Project Engineering Services Contract | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 17, 2026 |
| $1.74M US Route 6 Fox River Bridge Replacement | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | May 5, 2026 |
| New Wastewater Treatment Plant Loan Agreement | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | May 5, 2026 |
| Waterfront Amphitheater Soil Boring Contract with IMEG Consultants | Not stated | Entertainment venues | Not stated in filing | In design | Mar 16, 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurant at SW Corner of McKinley Road & 1st Avenue | McDonald's USA | Quick-service and drive-thru | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Mar 3, 2026 |
| New Drive-Through Facility at McKinley Road and First Avenue | McDonald's USA LLC | Quick-service and drive-thru | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 3, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 120+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- Naplate, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Marseilles, IL · 12 projects
- Grand Ridge, IL · 6 projects
- North Utica, IL · 2 projects
- LaSalle, IL · 31 projects
- Oglesby, IL · 18 projects

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

## Questions about Ottawa

### What's planned in Ottawa, IL?

Boardwalk found 120+ planned projects in Ottawa, IL in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Ottawa Plan Commission agenda for Sep 28, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Ottawa projects come from public meeting records, such as Ottawa Plan Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Ottawa's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Ottawa, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/ottawa/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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