New Development in Wausau, Wisconsin
262 development projects are moving through Wausau, Wisconsin's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (48), residential (30), infrastructure (5). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-13.
Data through September 13, 2026 · Updated September 14, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionWausau projects (YTD 2026)
262
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Wausau development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 48 |
| Residential | 30 |
| Infrastructure | 5 |
What new projects are filed in Wausau right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 McIndoe Street Assisted Living Facility | 151 McIndoe Street, Wausau, WI | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-21 |
| 1010 S. 16th Avenue Specific Implementation Plan | Wausau, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-21 |
| 1010 S 16th Avenue Rezoning | 1010 S 16th Avenue, Wausau, WI | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-14 |
| Planning Option Agreement - 8104 Enterprise Drive | 8104 Enterprise Drive, Wausau, WI | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-07-14 |
| CD Smith Company Planning Option Agreement | 8104 Enterprise Drive, Wausau, WI | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-14 |
| Rezoning 1011 N 5th St | 1011 N 5th St, Wausau, WI | Civic Actions,Mixed Use | recommended for approval | 2026-07-13 |
| East Thomas Street Residential Infill | Wausau, WI (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-07 |
| North 2nd Street Redevelopment | 1501, 1502, 1505, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1514 North 2nd Street and 201 East Bridge Street, Wausau, WI | Residential,Commercial,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-07 |
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Recent Wausau projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 4 |
| Recommended for approval | 2 |
| Approved | 2 |
Wausau development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Wausau, Wisconsin?
- Boardwalk has indexed 262 development projects in Wausau, Wisconsin year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (48). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Wausau 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 Wausau in?
- Wausau is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.