New Development in Ann Arbor, Michigan
105 development projects are moving through Ann Arbor, Michigan's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (21), commercial (1), infrastructure (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-20.
Data through September 20, 2026 · Updated September 21, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionAnn Arbor projects (YTD 2026)
105
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Ann Arbor development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 21 |
| Commercial | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
Ann Arbor projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 104 | 54.2% |
| Recommended for approval | 47 | 24.5% |
| Approved | 35 | 18.2% |
| Continued | 6 | 3.1% |
Ann Arbor development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
- Boardwalk has indexed 105 development projects in Ann Arbor, Michigan year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (21). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor in?
- Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County, Michigan.