# Planned developments in River Forest, IL

Boardwalk found 37 planned projects in River Forest, IL in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Village of River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for Sep 2, 2026.

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

## River Forest at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 37 |
| New in the last 30 days | 0 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 2, 2026, Village of River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals |
| Sources we check | 1 |

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 River Forest

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 14 | 38% |
| Residential | 9 | 24% |
| Development decisions | 5 | 14% |
| Commercial | 5 | 14% |
| Public and institutional | 3 | 8% |
| Mixed use | 1 | 3% |

## Recent projects in River Forest

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69-Unit Mixed-Use Development with 3,200 Sq. Ft. Commercial Space | Five Thirty One Partners LLC | Residential | 69 units | Seeking approval | Aug 17, 2026 |
| 129-Unit Mixed-Use Rental Development | Five Thirty One Partners | Homes and businesses | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 14, 2026 |
| $1.48M 2026 Watermain Infrastructure Project | Bolder Contractors, LLC | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | May 7, 2026 |
| Washington Boulevard Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Project | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 72-Unit Mixed-Use Development | Five Thirty-One Partners | Apartments | 72 apartments | Early planning | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Public Works Solar Energy Renovation | Not stated | Power plants | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Water Main Replacement Projects on Franklin and Keystone Streets | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 17, 2025 |

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## Questions about River Forest

### What's planned in River Forest, IL?

Boardwalk found 37 planned projects in River Forest, IL in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Village of River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for Sep 2, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's River Forest projects come from public meeting records, such as Village of River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks River Forest'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 River Forest, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/river-forest/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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