Northeastern Illinois Development Database (NDD)

What developments does NDD specifically track? Developments and redevelopments the NDD tracks include those that meet one or more of the following criteria: Occupy at least 1 acre of land Contain at least 10 housing units Contain at least 10,000 square feet of non-residential space Result in a change in land use The database captures all land uses, including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and recreational/open space. It tracks projects from the initial proposal phase through construction to completion, including new construction, expansion, and rehabilitation involving land use changes. Each development in the NDD includes a variety of data points, such as: Development name, developer, and land use type Housing units and non-residential square footage Location details and construction dates The database is a vital resource for CMAP’s long-range forecasting, land use inventory, technical assistance, and general planning efforts. The NDD offers municipalities, planners, researchers, and the public an accessible resource to explore regional development activity. Additional information on the data fields can be found in the NDD Data Dictionary.