New Development in Arlington, Massachusetts
84 development projects are moving through Arlington, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (18), infrastructure (6), residential (2), 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 constructionArlington projects (YTD 2026)
84
Project categories
4
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
630,763
Arlington development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 18 |
| Infrastructure | 6 |
| Residential | 2 |
| Institutional/Public | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Arlington right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Overlay District | Arlington, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial,Residential,Mixed Use | recommended for approval | 2026-07-21 |
| 9&25 Birch Street; 30-36 Bay State Road | 9&25 Birch Street; 30-36 Bay State Road, Arlington, MA | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-21 |
| 1280-1330 Boylston Street | 1280-1330 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-14 |
| 222 Jacobs Street | Arlington, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-14 |
| Aspinwall Hill Traffic Calming | Arlington, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-08 |
| 71 Cherry Street | Arlington, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-06-25 |
| 402 Rindge Avenue | Arlington, MA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 |
| 654-678 Brookline Avenue | 654-678 Brookline Avenue, Brookline, MA | Civic Actions,Commercial,Residential | under review | 2026-06-25 |
| 99-101 Mason Terrace | 99-101 Mason Terrace, Brookline, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 |
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Recent Arlington projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 8 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
Arlington development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Arlington, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 84 development projects in Arlington, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (18). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Arlington 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 Arlington in?
- Arlington is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.