New Development in Tonawanda, New York
25 development projects are moving through Tonawanda, New York's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (8), residential (3), industrial (2). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-12.
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionTonawanda projects (YTD 2026)
25
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
415,096
Tonawanda development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 8 |
| Residential | 3 |
| Industrial | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Tonawanda right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Use Permit for Grocery Store | 281 Kenmore Avenue, Tonawanda, NY, 14223 | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Special Use Permit for Utility Pole | 25 Stoneleigh Avenue, Tonawanda Town, NY, 14223 | Development | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Waterbike Adventures LLC Lease | 200 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 | Commercial | approved | 2026-04-07 | — |
| Spano Enterprises, LLC Restaurant and Tavern Lease | 200 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 | Commercial | approved | 2026-04-07 | — |
| River Run Commons and Swift Water Commons (Phase 2 Project) | Gibson Street, Tonawanda, NY | Residential | approved | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Restrooms at Ives Pond Park | Ives Pond Park, Tonawanda, NY | Development | approved | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Hillview Commons | 100 Dodge Avenue, Tonawanda, NY | Development | under review | 2026-03-24 | — |
| J.J. Guzzetta Apartments | 200 Gibson Street, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 | Development | under review | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Colin Kelly Apartments | 200 Gibson Street, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 | Development | under review | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Spano Enterprises LLC Restaurant Lease Amendment | 200 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 | Commercial | approved | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Arthur Albright Apartments | 200 Gibson Street, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 | Development | under review | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Tonawanda Storage Prop LLC Area Variance | 2250 Military Road, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 | Development | continued | 2026-03-18 | — |
| subdivide a commercial parcel in the Mixed-Use Industrial district into two separate parcels | 2250 Military Road, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 | Development | continued | 2026-02-18 | — |
| John Stevens | 2250 Military Road, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 | Development | continued | 2026-02-18 | — |
| Tonawanda Storage Prop LLC | 2250 Military Road, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 | Development | continued | 2026-02-18 | — |
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Recent Tonawanda projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
| Approved | 5 |
| Continued | 4 |
Tonawanda development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Tonawanda, New York?
- Boardwalk has indexed 25 development projects in Tonawanda, New York year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (8). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda in?
- Tonawanda is in Unassigned County, New York.