New Development in Ithaca, New York
63 development projects are moving through Ithaca, New York's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (9), civic actions (1). 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 constructionIthaca projects (YTD 2026)
63
Project categories
2
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Ithaca development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 9 |
| Civic Actions | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Ithaca right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Kitchen Ithaca Supplemental Funding | 700 West Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-23 | — |
| Habitat for Humanity 312 S. Plain Street Duplex | 312 S. Plain Street, Ithaca, NY | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-23 | Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins & Cortland Counties |
| Amendments to Density District Priority Business Loan Fund | Ithaca, NY (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-23 | — |
| The Ross House | 618 West State Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850 | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-07-23 | The REACH Project, Inc. |
| 101 Sunrise Road Property Acquisition | 101 Sunrise Road, Ithaca, NY | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-17 | — |
| Waters Edge | 683 Third Street, Ithaca, NY | Residential,Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-10 | — |
| Southworks Gateway | 620-640 South Aurora St, Ithaca, NY | Industrial | under review | 2026-07-10 | — |
| Building 21 Renovations | 620-640 South Aurora St, Ithaca, NY | Industrial,Commercial | under review | 2026-07-10 | — |
| Minor Subdivision | 683 Third Street, Ithaca, NY | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-10 | — |
| Alpha Delta Phi Cornell House Improvements | 777 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY | Residential | under review | 2026-07-10 | — |
| Beginnings Credit Union Parking Lot | 409 North Meadow Street, Ithaca, NY | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-10 | — |
| The Citizen | Ithaca, NY (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-06-11 | Rochester Management, Inc. |
| The Ross House | 618 West State Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850 | Residential,Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | recommended for approval | 2026-06-11 | The REACH Project, Inc. |
| Wharton/DPW Building ADA Improvements | Ithaca, NY (City-level) | Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-06-11 | — |
| Henry St. John Residential Building Renovation | Ithaca, NY (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-06-11 | Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. |
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Recent Ithaca projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 9 |
| Recommended for approval | 4 |
| Approved | 2 |
Ithaca development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Ithaca, New York?
- Boardwalk has indexed 63 development projects in Ithaca, New York year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (9). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Ithaca 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 Ithaca in?
- Ithaca is in Tompkins County, New York.