# Planned developments in Leelanau County, MI

Boardwalk found 270+ planned projects in Leelanau County, MI in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Leelanau County agenda for Oct 10, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/leelanau/

## Leelanau County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 270+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 13 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 10, 2026, Leelanau County |
| Sources we check | 4 |

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 Leelanau County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 110+ | 43% |
| Development decisions | 63 | 23% |
| Infrastructure | 39 | 14% |
| Public and institutional | 39 | 14% |
| Commercial | 14 | 5% |
| Industrial | 2 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Leelanau County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Single-Family Housing Grant Support | Leelanau County, MI | Homestretch Housing | Single-family | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Shalda Park Survey and Parking Design/Bid Quote | Empire, MI | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Veronica Valley Lower Pond Trail Universal Accessibility Plan | Leelanau County, MI | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Shoreline Accessibility Ramp and Trail Improvements | Leelanau County, MI | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 16, 2026 |
| $19.7K Leo Creek Culvert Study Proposal | Suttons Bay, MI | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 17, 2026 |
| $2K Grant Award for Inland Seas Education Association Education Center | Leelanau County, MI | Inland Seas Education Association | Schools | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Boater Service and Public Restroom Project | Suttons Bay, MI | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | May 18, 2026 |
| 240,000-Sqft Restroom Facility at Myles Kimmerly Park | Leelanau County, MI | Leelanau County Historical Preservation Society | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Apr 28, 2026 |
| 8.2-Acre Neighborhood Residential Rezoning | Suttons Bay, MI | Peninsula Housing, LLC | Affordable (LIHTC) housing | 8.2 acres | Recommended | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Residential Rezoning for Peninsula Housing Development | Leelanau County, MI | Peninsula Housing | Single-family | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Apr 28, 2026 |
| $500K Elmwood Twp. #1 Drain Improvement Project | Empire, MI | Not stated | Utilities | 908 acres | Out to bid | Feb 1, 2026 |

Showing 11 of 270+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Leelanau County

- Empire, MI · 27 projects
- Suttons Bay, MI · 19 projects
- Northport, MI · 14 projects
- Glen Arbor, MI · 5 projects

## Nearby places

- [Benzie County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/benzie/) · 120+ projects
- [Grand Traverse County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/grand-traverse/) · 480+ projects
- [Charlevoix County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/charlevoix/) · 140+ projects
- [Antrim County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/antrim/) · 47 projects
- [Manistee County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/manistee/) · 80 projects
- [Wexford County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/wexford/) · 380+ projects

All places in Michigan: [Michigan](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/)

## Questions about Leelanau County

### What's planned in Leelanau County, MI?

Boardwalk found 270+ planned projects in Leelanau County, MI in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Leelanau County agenda for Oct 10, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

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

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Leelanau County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 20, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Leelanau County, MI", boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/leelanau/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

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