# Planned developments in Hickory, NC

Boardwalk found 72 planned projects in Hickory, NC in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Hickory City Council agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/hickory/

## Hickory at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 72 |
| New in the last 30 days | 7 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 6, 2026, Hickory City Council |
| Sources we check | 20 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Hickory

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 32 | 44% |
| Residential | 13 | 18% |
| Public and institutional | 10 | 14% |
| Industrial | 9 | 13% |
| Commercial | 5 | 7% |
| Development decisions | 3 | 4% |

## Recent projects in Hickory

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.39-Acre Environmental Education Center | Not stated | Nature centers | 24.4 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 6, 2026 |
| $10M-$30M Industrial Facility Expansion | American Fuji Seal | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 19, 2026 |
| $1.24M Canal Bridge Sidewalk Project | Not stated | Sidewalks | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 16, 2026 |
| $1.69M Historic Ridgeview Walk Trail and Intersection Project | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 16, 2026 |
| $2M Catawba River Environmental Education Center | Not stated | Nature centers | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Sewer Pump Station Replacement Engineering Services RFQ | Not stated | Sewer lift stations | Not stated in filing | In design | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 42-Unit Single-Family Subdivision on 10.91 Acres | Piedmont Companies, LLC | Single-family | 42 homes · 10.9 acres | Approved | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 1-Duplex Residential Development on 0.15 Acres | Legacy Home Builders NC, LLC | Duplexes to fourplexes | 1 unit · 0.15 acres | Approved | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 11-Unit Temporary Housing Development on 3.69 Acres | Safe Harbor Rescue Mission | Single-family | 11 homes · 3.69 acres | Approved | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 1.135-Acre Health Clinic Annexation | RO Hickory Property, LLC | Medical offices | 1.14 acres | Approved | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 25-Acre Catawba River Environmental Education Center Renovation | Hickory Construction Company | Nature centers | 25 acres | Approved | Mar 17, 2026 |
| $170M Industrial Expansion on 34 Acres | Corning Optical Communications | Industrial | 34 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 15, 2025 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- Brookford, NC · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Long View, NC · 11 projects
- Hildebran, NC · 5 projects
- Rhodhiss, NC · 1 project
- [Granite Falls, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/granite-falls/) · 26 projects
- [Conover, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/conover/) · 25 projects

All places in North Carolina: [North Carolina](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/)

## Questions about Hickory

### What's planned in Hickory, NC?

Boardwalk found 72 planned projects in Hickory, NC in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Hickory City Council agenda for Oct 6, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Hickory projects come from public meeting records, such as Hickory City Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Hickory's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 18, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Hickory, NC", boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/hickory/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count