Lakes Park and Spencer Meadows Subdivisions Move Forward

Village of New Lenox Meeting | January 26, 2026

Article Summary: Two residential developments, Lakes Park Phase 2 and Spencer Meadows Phase 1, passed their first reading before the New Lenox Village Board.

Housing Developments Key Points:

• Lakes Park Phase 2: Located on the north side of Laraway Road, this phase includes 43 single-family lots, 22 duplexes, and 40 townhomes.

• Spencer Meadows Phase 1: Located on the south side of Laraway Road, featuring 2 traditional lots and 29 “cottage homes” targeted at empty nesters.

• Status: Both ordinances were approved for a first reading and will return for final approval.

NEW LENOX – New residential housing options are on the horizon for New Lenox as the Village Board reviewed ordinances for two subdivisions during its meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

Lakes Park Phase 2, located on the north side of Laraway Road at the village’s eastern border, is the final phase of that subdivision. Planning Manager Robin Ellis outlined the plan, which includes a mix of 43 single-family homes, 22 duplexes, and 40 townhomes. The developer updated building elevations for the duplexes to ensure variety in color schemes and design.

The board also heard the first reading for Spencer Meadows Phase 1, located on the south side of Laraway Road, west of Spencer Road. This development is designed to appeal to empty nesters, featuring 29 “cottage homes” on smaller lots, alongside two traditional single-family lots.

Both items were approved for a first reading. Staff is finalizing minor engineering and landscaping comments before the ordinances return for a final vote.