New Development in Manchester, Connecticut
181 development projects are moving through Manchester, Connecticut's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (36), residential (8), commercial (1), infrastructure (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-20.
Data through September 20, 2026 · Updated September 21, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionManchester projects (YTD 2026)
181
Project categories
4
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Manchester development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 36 |
| Residential | 8 |
| Commercial | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
Manchester projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 147 | 55.1% |
| Approved | 106 | 39.7% |
| Recommended for approval | 13 | 4.9% |
| Recommended for denial | 1 | 0.4% |
Manchester development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Manchester, Connecticut?
- Boardwalk has indexed 181 development projects in Manchester, Connecticut year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (36). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Manchester 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 Manchester in?
- Manchester is in Capitol Planning Region County, Connecticut.