Schaumburg Logistics Park Approved for 55-Acre Site
The $100 million project will add 200 jobs to the area by 2029 following a compromise on building height restrictions.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Commercial
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Schaumburg trustees have approved a $100 million warehouse development known as 390 O'Hare Logistics Park on a 55-acre site. The project, which includes $26 million in tax increment financing, is expected to generate $44.2 million in property taxes.
Why it matters
The development represents a significant expansion of the local industrial footprint, with officials securing tax incentives to ensure job creation and tax revenue growth. The site plan was finalized after a compromise on building heights ensured full compliance with federal aviation standards.
The project covers 55 acres and includes a maximum building height of 52 feet, with portions under flight paths limited to 48 feet. Developers must hire at least 200 workers by the end of 2029 to meet project requirements.
The players
Schaumburg Village Board
The local governing body responsible for municipal zoning, tax incentive approvals, and oversight of infrastructure development in the city.
FAA
The federal agency that regulates civil aviation and ensures building projects near airports do not interfere with flight safety.
The details
The development consists of two new warehouse buildings designed to fit within aviation safety constraints near the Schaumburg Regional Airport. To reach this compromise, officials limited the maximum building height to 52 feet, a decision backed by an FAA letter confirming no flight path concerns. The agreement mandates that construction on the site must commence by April 2027.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Village trustees approved the project.
April 2027: Construction is scheduled to begin.
End of 2029: Developer must meet the 200-worker minimum.
The Home Front
This development follows a trend of leveraging Tax Increment Financing districts to catalyze industrial growth on previously residential land. It sits alongside broader efforts to balance commercial tax base expansion with ongoing regional aviation safety standards.
Residents near the O'Hare Logistics Park site should monitor future traffic and construction timelines as ground is broken by early 2027. Property owners in the area may also want to track how the influx of 200 new industrial jobs impacts local economic trends and housing demand.
The takeaway
The village has secured a path for industrial growth that aligns with aviation safety requirements. Local stakeholders should note the April 2027 start date for construction to anticipate localized traffic changes in the surrounding neighborhood.
What happens next
The Cook County Board is set to review the proposal for a 12-year property tax incentive for the development.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Herald.
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