# Planned developments in Thurston County, WA

Boardwalk found 380+ planned projects in Thurston County, WA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the City of Tumwater Community Development Department agenda for Oct 9, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/thurston/

## Thurston County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 380+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 20 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 9, 2026, City of Tumwater Community Development Department |
| Sources we check | 14 |

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 Thurston County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 140+ | 36% |
| Residential | 100+ | 26% |
| Public and institutional | 56 | 14% |
| Development decisions | 48 | 12% |
| Commercial | 31 | 8% |
| Industrial | 10 | 3% |
| Agricultural | 3 | 1% |
| Mixed use | 1 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Thurston County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project | Tumwater, WA | City of Tumwater | Dams and levees | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Hands On Children's Museum New Building Construction MOU | Olympia, WA | Hands On Children's Museum | Museums | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Deschutes Valley Trail Segment C Wetland Infrastructure Exemption | Tumwater, WA | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Police Evidence Facility | Olympia, WA | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 4.9-Acre Industrial Park Rezone | Thurston County, WA | The Conco Companies | Industrial | 4.9 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 558-Unit Mixed-Use Development on 26.5 Acres | Tumwater, WA | Grandview's Yorkshire, LLC | Multifamily | 558 units · 26.5 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 7, 2026 |
| 20-Dispenser Fueling Facility and Car Wash | Tumwater, WA | Costco Wholesale | Retail | 55 acres | Seeking approval | Jul 29, 2026 |
| 1.8-Acre High Density Residential Rezone | Lacey, WA | Tilden Commercial | Multifamily | 1.8 acres | Seeking approval | Jul 10, 2026 |
| 105-Lot Residential Subdivision on 22 Acres | Tanglewilde, WA | Tenino Land Company LLC | Single-family | 105 homes · 22 acres | Approved | Jun 24, 2026 |
| $1.6M Huntamer Park Renovation | Lacey, WA | Not stated | Parks | 1.5 acres | Recommended | Jun 4, 2026 |
| 13,830-Sq-Ft Daycare Center on 1.15 Acres | Tumwater, WA | D & W Development LLC | Childcare and daycare | 1.15 acres | Approved | May 22, 2026 |
| 5,000-Square-Foot Lift Station Relocation | Lacey, WA | Not stated | Sewer lift stations | 14.9 acres | Recommended | Mar 4, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 380+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Thurston County

- Yelm, WA · 68 projects
- [Olympia, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/olympia/) · 64 projects
- [Tumwater, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/tumwater/) · 61 projects
- [Lacey, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/lacey/) · 45 projects
- Bucoda, WA · 19 projects
- Tanglewilde, WA · 15 projects
- Tenino, WA · 8 projects
- Rainier, WA · 5 projects
- Rochester, WA · 1 project

## Nearby places

- [Lewis County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/lewis/) · 91 projects
- [Pierce County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/pierce/) · 710+ projects
- [Mason County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/mason/) · 52 projects
- [Grays Harbor County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/grays-harbor/) · 250+ projects
- [Cowlitz County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/cowlitz/) · 93 projects
- [Wahkiakum County, WA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/wahkiakum/) · 46 projects

All places in Washington: [Washington](https://boardwalkai.com/development/washington/)

## Questions about Thurston County

### What's planned in Thurston County, WA?

Boardwalk found 380+ planned projects in Thurston County, WA in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the City of Tumwater Community Development Department agenda for Oct 9, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Thurston County projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Tumwater Community Development Department agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

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

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Thurston County, WA", boardwalkai.com/development/washington/thurston/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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