# Planned developments in Jackson County, NC

Boardwalk found 81 planned projects in Jackson County, NC in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Cullowhee Community Planning Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/jackson/

## Jackson County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 81 |
| New in the last 30 days | 5 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 5, 2026, Cullowhee Community Planning Council |
| Sources we check | 1 |

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 Jackson County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 30 | 37% |
| Public and institutional | 19 | 23% |
| Commercial | 15 | 19% |
| Residential | 8 | 10% |
| Development decisions | 6 | 7% |
| Industrial | 3 | 4% |

## Recent projects in Jackson County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.2M Greenway Extension and Shoreline Stabilization | Jackson County, NC | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Approved | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 48-Unit Multi-Family Residential Development | Sylva, NC | COOP Properties, LLC | Multifamily | 48 units · 6.83 acres | Approved | Sep 24, 2026 |
| $1.74M Ritz Stormwater Infrastructure Project | Sylva, NC | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Downtown Stormwater Drop Inlet Repair | Sylva, NC | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 24, 2026 |
| T&S Hardwood Industrial Park Public-Private Partnership | Jackson County, NC | Ruddell Group | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 7,000-Sqft Fitness Center with Climbing Gym | Sylva, NC | RLJ Land Development, LLC | Gyms | 1.48 acres | Seeking approval | Mar 12, 2026 |
| $1.1M Pinnacle Park Recreational Improvements | Sylva, NC | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 0.48-Acre Psychology Office Rezoning | Sylva, NC | OMP Holdings, LLC | Office | 0.48 acres | Recommended | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 58.6-Acre Middle School Development | Sylva, NC | Jackson County Government | Schools | 58.6 acres | Approved | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 0.48-Acre Zoning Map Amendment for Office Use | Sylva, NC | OPM Holdings, LLC | Office | 1 unit · 0.48 acres | Approved | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 120-Unit Senior and Workforce Housing Community on 48 Acres | Jackson County, NC | Mountain Projects | Senior living | 120 units · 48 acres | Approved | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 42-Acre Industrial and Workforce Training Center Development | Jackson County, NC | Not stated | Industrial | 42 acres | Early planning | Nov 4, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 81 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Jackson County

- [Sylva, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/sylva/) · 51 projects

## Nearby places

- [Macon County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/macon/) · 39 projects
- Swain County, NC · 1 project
- [Transylvania County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/transylvania/) · 120+ projects
- [Haywood County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/haywood/) · 140+ projects
- Clay County, NC · 17 projects
- [Graham County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/graham/) · 24 projects

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

## Questions about Jackson County

### What's planned in Jackson County, NC?

Boardwalk found 81 planned projects in Jackson County, NC in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Cullowhee Community Planning Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Jackson County projects come from public meeting records, such as Cullowhee Community Planning Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Jackson County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 8, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Jackson County, NC", boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/jackson/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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