New Development in Wilmington, Illinois
74 development projects are moving through Wilmington, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (17), residential (13), industrial (4). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-30.
Data through August 30, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionWilmington projects (YTD 2026)
74
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,112,786
Wilmington development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 17 |
| Residential | 13 |
| Industrial | 4 |
What new projects are filed in Wilmington right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Roof Project | 805 River Street, Wilmington, IL | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-06-02 | — |
| Lions Club Lease Agreement | 805 River Street, Wilmington, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-12 | — |
| Wilmington Ridgeport Logistics Center Intermodal Facility Terminal Area – TIF District | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | approved | 2026-03-19 | Ben Feeney |
| 2025 Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | approved | 2026-03-19 | — |
| 2026 Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | under review | 2026-03-19 | — |
| 2025 Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | approved | 2026-03-19 | — |
| 2025 Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | approved | 2026-03-19 | — |
| 2026 Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | under review | 2026-03-19 | — |
| 2026 Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | under review | 2026-03-19 | — |
| 2026 Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | under review | 2026-03-19 | — |
| 2026 Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | under review | 2026-03-19 | — |
| Wilmington Ridgeport Logistics Center Intermodal Facility Terminal Area – TIF District | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | approved | 2026-03-19 | Ben Feeney |
| Wilmington Ridgeport Logistics Center Intermodal Facility Terminal Area – TIF District | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | approved | 2026-03-19 | Ben Feeney |
| Wilmington Ridgeport Logistics Center Intermodal Facility Terminal Area – TIF District | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | approved | 2026-03-19 | Ben Feeney |
| Wilmington Ridgeport Logistics Center Intermodal Facility Terminal Area – TIF District | 1165 South Water Street, Wilmington, IL, 60481 | Development | approved | 2026-03-19 | Ben Feeney |
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Recent Wilmington projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 8 |
| Under review | 7 |
Wilmington development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Wilmington, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 74 development projects in Wilmington, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (17). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Wilmington 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 Wilmington in?
- Wilmington is in Unassigned County, Illinois.