New Development in Columbus, Wisconsin
103 development projects are moving through Columbus, Wisconsin's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (46), infrastructure (8), commercial (6), institutional/public (3). 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 constructionColumbus projects (YTD 2026)
103
Project categories
5
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Columbus development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 46 |
| Infrastructure | 8 |
| Commercial | 6 |
| Institutional/Public | 3 |
| Residential | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Columbus right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireman's Park Complex Historic Designation | 1049 Park Avenue, Columbus, WI, 53925 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-22 | — |
| Fireman's Park Complex Historic Designation | 1049 Park Avenue, Columbus, WI, 53925 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-22 | — |
| Tower Dr TLE Relocation Order | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Lamps Landing LLC Certified Survey Map | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | recommended for approval | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Tower Dr TLE Relocation Order | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Library Parking Lot Repair | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Park Street Corridor Land Acquisition | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Park Street Corridor Water Plant Property Acquisition | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| 1149 W James St Redevelopment Feasibility Study | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-20 | — |
| Water Plant No. 2 Reliability Improvements | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-16 | — |
| Water Plant 2 Construction Related Services | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-16 | — |
| Pavilion Porch & Staircase Bids | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-13 | — |
| Community Center Improvements | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-13 | — |
| Pavilion Porch & Staircase | Columbus, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-13 | — |
| 353 W. School Street Driveway Waiver | 353 West School Street, Columbus, WI, 53925 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-09 | — |
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Recent Columbus projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 10 |
| Approved | 4 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
Columbus development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Columbus, Wisconsin?
- Boardwalk has indexed 103 development projects in Columbus, Wisconsin year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (46). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Columbus 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 Columbus in?
- Columbus is in Unassigned County, Wisconsin.