New Development in Carrboro, North Carolina
72 development projects are moving through Carrboro, North Carolina's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (7), residential (5), institutional/public (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-13.
Data through September 13, 2026 · Updated September 14, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionCarrboro projects (YTD 2026)
72
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Carrboro development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 7 |
| Residential | 5 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Carrboro right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Use Permit-A for 1712 & 1716 Smith Level Road | 1712 & 1716 Smith Level Rd., Carrboro, NC | Civic Actions,Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-06-16 |
| 603 W NC 54 Review | 603 W NC 54, Carrboro, NC | Civic Actions,Commercial | — | 2026-02-19 |
| 603 W NC-54 Concept Plan | 603 W NC-54, Carrboro, NC | Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-19 |
| H2S Fitness Facility | 603 W NC 54, Carrboro, NC | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-02-12 |
| Facility and CIP Updates | Carrboro, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-09 |
| Public Art Placement | Carrboro, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions | continued | 2026-02-09 |
| Carrboro HTS Gym | 603 NC 54 West, Carrboro, NC | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-05 |
| 603 W NC 54 Carrboro HTS Gym | 603 NC 54 West, Carrboro, NC | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-02-05 |
| 603 W NC 54 Review | 603 West North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC, 27713 | Development | under review | 2026-02-05 |
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Recent Carrboro projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
| Continued | 1 |
Carrboro development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Carrboro, North Carolina?
- Boardwalk has indexed 72 development projects in Carrboro, North Carolina year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (7). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Carrboro 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 Carrboro in?
- Carrboro is in Orange County, North Carolina.