New Development in Portland, Connecticut
49 development projects are moving through Portland, Connecticut's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (5), commercial (5), infrastructure (4), institutional/public (2). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-03.
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionPortland projects (YTD 2026)
49
Project categories
5
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
630,763
Portland development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 5 |
| Commercial | 5 |
| Infrastructure | 4 |
| Institutional/Public | 2 |
| Civic Actions | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Portland right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Station and Retail Building | 1361 and 1373 Portland Cobalt Road, Portland, CT | Civic Actions,Commercial | continued | 2026-08-06 |
| Nordic Spa Project | Portland, CT (City-level) | Commercial | under review | 2026-06-03 |
| Brainerd Place | Portland, CT (City-level) | Residential,Commercial | under review | 2026-06-03 |
| Courtney Lane 2-Lot Re-subdivision | Portland, CT (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-05-21 |
| 170 Marlborough St | 170 Marlborough Street, Portland, CT | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-12 |
| Courtney Lane Re-subdivision | 50 Courtney Lane, Portland, CT | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-07 |
| Water/Town Well | Portland, CT (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-22 |
| Special Town Meeting and Referendum Vote | Portland, CT (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-15 |
| 170 Marlborough Street Business Office | 170 Marlborough Street, Portland, CT | Commercial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-03-19 |
| 1401 Main Street Hitting Pavilion | 1401 Main Street, Portland, CT | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-05 |
| Nordic Spa Project | Portland, CT (City-level) | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-04 |
| Brainerd Place | Portland, CT (City-level) | Residential,Commercial,Institutional/Public,Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-03-04 |
| Kayak Launch | Portland, CT (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-04 |
| Main Street Connectivity | Approximate location - Main Street, Homestead, and Highland, Portland, CT | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-03-04 |
| Gildersleeve Elementary School Project | Portland, CT (City-level) | Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-02-18 |
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Recent Portland projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 11 |
| Continued | 2 |
| Approved | 1 |
Portland development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Portland, Connecticut?
- Boardwalk has indexed 49 development projects in Portland, Connecticut year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (5). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Portland 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 Portland in?
- Portland is in Capitol Planning Region County, Connecticut.