New Development in Cary, North Carolina
553 development projects are moving through Cary, North Carolina's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (99), civic actions (7), mixed use (5). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-16.
Data through August 16, 2026 · Updated August 17, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionCary projects (YTD 2026)
553
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,158,457
Cary development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 99 |
| Civic Actions | 7 |
| Mixed Use | 5 |
What new projects are filed in Cary right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Road Residential Rezoning | 101 Roscoe Trail, Cary, NC, 27607 | Residential,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Trenton Road Residential Rezoning | 101 Roscoe Trail, Cary, NC, 27607 | Residential,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Trenton Road Residential Rezoning | 101 Roscoe Trail, Cary, NC, 27607 | Residential,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Trenton Road Residential Rezoning | 101 Roscoe Trail, Cary, NC, 27607 | Residential,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Trenton Road Residential Rezoning | 101 Roscoe Trail, Cary, NC, 27607 | Residential,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Trenton Road Residential Rezoning | 101 Roscoe Trail, Cary, NC, 27607 | Residential,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Trenton Road Residential Rezoning | 101 Roscoe Trail, Cary, NC, 27607 | Residential,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Trenton Road Residential Rezoning | 101 Roscoe Trail, Cary, NC, 27607 | Residential,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Woodfield Walnut Annexation | 2804, 2808, and 2818 Macedonia Road, Cary, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Woodfield Walnut Annexation | 2804, 2808, and 2818 Macedonia Road, Cary, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Woodfield Walnut Annexation | 2804, 2808, and 2818 Macedonia Road, Cary, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Woodfield Walnut Annexation | 2804, 2808, and 2818 Macedonia Road, Cary, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Woodfield Walnut Annexation | 2804, 2808, and 2818 Macedonia Road, Cary, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Woodfield Walnut Annexation | 2804, 2808, and 2818 Macedonia Road, Cary, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-30 | — |
| Woodfield Walnut Annexation | 2804, 2808, and 2818 Macedonia Road, Cary, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-30 | — |
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Recent Cary projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Recommended for approval | 8 |
| Approved | 7 |
Cary development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Cary, North Carolina?
- Boardwalk has indexed 553 development projects in Cary, North Carolina year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (99). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Cary 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 Cary in?
- Cary is in Unassigned County, North Carolina.