# Planned developments in Franklin, VA

Boardwalk found 27 planned projects in Franklin, VA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Franklin County Planning Commission agenda for Jul 14, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/franklin-city/

## Franklin at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 27 |
| New in the last 30 days | 0 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Jul 14, 2026, Franklin County Planning Commission |
| 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 Franklin

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 8 | 30% |
| Development decisions | 6 | 22% |
| Public and institutional | 6 | 22% |
| Residential | 3 | 11% |
| Commercial | 3 | 11% |
| Mixed use | 1 | 4% |

## Recent projects in Franklin

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.93-Acre Car Wash Development | Franklin, VA | Hall of Fame Car Wash | Car washes | 1.93 acres | Approved | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 1.98-Acre School Development | Franklin, VA | Woodmen of the World | Schools | 1.98 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Public Safety and CTE Facility on Weaver Street | Franklin, VA | Not stated | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 20-Unit Recreational Vehicle Storage Facility | Franklin, VA | Dominion Land, LLC | Vehicle and boat storage | 2.95 acres | Recommended | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 481-Acre Electric Substation and Transmission Infrastructure | Franklin, VA | County of Franklin and American Electric Power | Power plants | 481.3 acres | Approved | Mar 10, 2026 |
| $73M 97,500-sq.-ft. Career and Technical Education Center | Franklin, VA | Franklin County Public Schools | Schools | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Feb 24, 2026 |
| 35-Acre Solar Energy Facility on 168 Acres | Franklin, VA | Inovateus Solar | Power plants | 35 acres | Seeking approval | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Route 40 Bridge Replacement Public Hearing Rescission | Franklin, VA | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Utility Service Special Use Permit for Summit View | Franklin, VA | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Approved | Dec 16, 2025 |

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## Nearby places

- Southampton County, VA · 17 projects
- [Suffolk, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/suffolk-city/) · 150+ projects
- Isle of Wight County, VA · 120+ projects
- Sussex County, VA · 13 projects
- Surry County, VA · 3 projects
- Emporia, VA · 12 projects

All places in Virginia: [Virginia](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/)

## Questions about Franklin

### What's planned in Franklin, VA?

Boardwalk found 27 planned projects in Franklin, VA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Franklin County Planning Commission agenda for Jul 14, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

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

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Franklin'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 Franklin, VA", boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/franklin-city/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

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