New Development in Boston, Massachusetts
954 development projects are moving through Boston, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (50), residential (14), institutional/public (4). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-13.
Data through September 13, 2026 · Updated September 14, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionBoston projects (YTD 2026)
954
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Boston development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 50 |
| Residential | 14 |
| Institutional/Public | 4 |
What new projects are filed in Boston right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Salem Street | 97 Salem Street, Boston, MA | Civic Actions,Commercial,Residential | under review | 2026-07-28 |
| 478-484 West Broadway (Use Change) | 478-484 West Broadway, Boston, MA | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-28 |
| 101-101A Milton Street | 101-101A Milton Street, Boston, MA | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-28 |
| 99-99A Milton Street | 99-99A Milton Street, Boston, MA | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-28 |
| 516 Harvard Street | 516 Harvard Street, Boston, MA | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-28 |
| 320 Summer Street | 320 Summer Street, Boston, MA | Civic Actions,Commercial,Residential | approved | 2026-07-28 |
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Recent Boston projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 4 |
| Approved | 2 |
Boston development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Boston, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 954 development projects in Boston, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (50). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Boston 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 Boston in?
- Boston is in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.