New Development in Albert Lea, Minnesota
91 development projects are moving through Albert Lea, Minnesota's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (18), infrastructure (8), institutional/public (4). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionAlbert Lea projects (YTD 2026)
91
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Albert Lea development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 18 |
| Infrastructure | 8 |
| Institutional/Public | 4 |
What new projects are filed in Albert Lea right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battleson Renchin Addition Rezoning | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Industrial,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-22 | Vortex Cold Storage |
| 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Songbird Trail | 502 Milrose Cr, Albert Lea, MN | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-22 | — |
| Family Housing Development Project (Tapestry) | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-06-08 | — |
| College Street Parking and Pedestrian Safety | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-08 | — |
| Airport Snow Removal Equipment Building Door | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-08 | — |
| Bridge #R1144 Replacement (Songbird Trail) | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-06-08 | — |
| Morin Park Property Sale | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-06-08 | — |
| Myre-Big Island State Park Sewer Collection System Design & Service Agreement | Approximate location - Myre-Big Island State Park, connecting to City sewer near East Main Street and 780th Avenue, Albert Lea, MN | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-06-08 | — |
| Battleson Renchin Addition Final Plat | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Industrial,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-08 | Vortex Cold Storage |
| Battleson Renchin Addition Rezoning | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Industrial,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-08 | Vortex Cold Storage |
| Myre-Big Island State Park Sewer Joint Powers Agreement | Approximate location - Myre-Big Island State Park to the intersection of East Main Street and 780th Avenue, Albert Lea, MN | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-06-08 | — |
| Songbird Trail | 502 Milrose Cr, Albert Lea, MN | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
| WWTP Fiberglass Aeration Tank Covers & Ventilation Stacks Rehabilitation | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
| Dress Second Addition | Albert Lea, MN (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
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Recent Albert Lea projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 14 |
| Under review | 1 |
Albert Lea development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Albert Lea, Minnesota?
- Boardwalk has indexed 91 development projects in Albert Lea, Minnesota year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (18). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea in?
- Albert Lea is in Unassigned County, Minnesota.