New Development in Wilmington, North Carolina
21 development projects are moving through Wilmington, North Carolina's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (2), civic actions (2), mixed use (1). 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 constructionWilmington projects (YTD 2026)
21
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
415,096
Wilmington development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 2 |
| Civic Actions | 2 |
| Mixed Use | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Wilmington right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Lions Bridge in Greenfield Park | 709 Dawson Street, Wilmington, NC | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-19 | — |
| 136 East Westwood Drive Rezoning | 136 East Westwood Drive, Wilmington, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 | — |
| 136 East Westwood Drive Rezoning | 136 East Westwood Drive, Wilmington, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 | — |
| 136 East Westwood Drive Rezoning | 136 East Westwood Drive, Wilmington, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 | — |
| 136 East Westwood Drive Rezoning | 136 East Westwood Drive, Wilmington, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 | — |
| 136 East Westwood Drive Rezoning | 136 East Westwood Drive, Wilmington, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 | — |
| 136 East Westwood Drive Rezoning | 136 East Westwood Drive, Wilmington, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 | — |
| 136 East Westwood Drive Rezoning | 136 East Westwood Drive, Wilmington, NC | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-04-21 | — |
| Building Improvements Capital Projects Fund Reallocation | 115 North Third Street, Wilmington, NC | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-04-07 | — |
| Robert Strange Park Tennis Courts Renaming | 401 South 8th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401 | Civic Actions | continued | 2026-04-07 | — |
| Front Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project | Wilmington, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-04-07 | — |
| 910 S. 8th Street Rezoning | 910 South 8th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401 | Mixed Use,Residential,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-04-07 | — |
| 4118 Market Street Rezoning | 4118 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, 28403 | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-04-07 | — |
| 4118 Market Street Rezoning | 4118 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, 28403 | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-06 | — |
| General Rezoning: 910 South 8th Street | 910 South 8th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401 | Mixed Use | recommended for approval | 2026-04-01 | — |
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Recent Wilmington projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 9 |
| Under review | 3 |
| Recommended for approval | 2 |
| Continued | 1 |
Wilmington development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Wilmington, North Carolina?
- Boardwalk has indexed 21 development projects in Wilmington, North Carolina year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (2). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Wilmington 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 Wilmington in?
- Wilmington is in Unassigned County, North Carolina.