New Development in Madison, Wisconsin
670 development projects are moving through Madison, Wisconsin's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (109), commercial (5), residential (4). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-16.
Data through August 16, 2026 · Updated August 17, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionMadison projects (YTD 2026)
670
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,158,457
Madison development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 109 |
| Commercial | 5 |
| Residential | 4 |
What new projects are filed in Madison right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown's Place Subdivision | 221 Crawford Street, Old Madison, WI | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Brown's Place Subdivision | 221 Crawford Street, Old Madison, WI | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Brown's Place Subdivision | 221 Crawford Street, Old Madison, WI | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Brown's Place Subdivision | 221 Crawford Street, Old Madison, WI | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Brown's Place Subdivision | 221 Crawford Street, Old Madison, WI | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-21 | — |
| Encore Dance Studio | Madison, WI (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Encore Dance Studio | Madison, WI (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Encore Dance Studio | Madison, WI (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Encore Dance Studio | Madison, WI (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Encore Dance Studio | Madison, WI (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Encore Dance Studio | Madison, WI (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Encore Dance Studio | Madison, WI (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Madison Family Dental | Madison, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-06-02 | — |
| Madison Family Dental | Madison, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-06-02 | — |
| Madison Family Dental | Madison, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-06-02 | — |
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Recent Madison projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 15 |
Madison development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Madison, Wisconsin?
- Boardwalk has indexed 670 development projects in Madison, Wisconsin year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (109). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Madison 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 Madison in?
- Madison is in Dane County, Wisconsin.