New Development in Olympia, Washington
28 development projects are moving through Olympia, Washington's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (7), civic actions (4), residential (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionOlympia projects (YTD 2026)
28
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Olympia development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 7 |
| Civic Actions | 4 |
| Residential | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Olympia right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue Bridge Design | Olympia, WA (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-15 | — |
| Garfield Avenue Right-of-Way Vacation | Olympia, WA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-07-14 | — |
| Daley Arts Center NEA Grant | Olympia, WA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-19 | — |
| Hands On Children's Museum Lease Expansion | Olympia, WA (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Solid Wood Site Cleanup | Olympia, WA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Yelm Highway Community Park Design | Olympia, WA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Berger Partnership Phase 1 Design Services at Yelm Highway Community Park | 429 Sherman Street NW, Olympia, WA | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | approved | 2026-03-17 | — |
| Yelm Highway Community Park Phase 1 Design | Olympia, WA (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-03-17 | — |
| Easement Agreement at 429 Sherman Street NW | 429 Sherman Street NW, Olympia, WA | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-03-17 | — |
| 429 Sherman Street NW Easement | 429 Sherman Street NW, Olympia, WA | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-03-17 | — |
| Flower Shop and Art Studio at WCPNC | 124 Division St NW, Olympia, WA | Commercial | under review | 2026-02-25 | — |
| Climate Program Update | 601 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, 98501 | Development | under review | 2026-02-10 | — |
| Climate Program Update | 601 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, 98501 | Development | under review | 2026-02-10 | — |
| Climate Program Update | 601 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, 98501 | Development | under review | 2026-02-10 | — |
| Climate Program Update | 601 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, 98501 | Development | under review | 2026-02-10 | — |
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Recent Olympia projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 10 |
| Approved | 5 |
Olympia development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Olympia, Washington?
- Boardwalk has indexed 28 development projects in Olympia, Washington year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (7). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Olympia 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 Olympia in?
- Olympia is in Thurston County, Washington.