New Development in Brookline, Massachusetts
51 development projects are moving through Brookline, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (14), residential (13), 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 constructionBrookline projects (YTD 2026)
51
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Brookline development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 14 |
| Residential | 13 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
Brookline projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 50 | 71.4% |
| Recommended for approval | 16 | 22.9% |
| Continued | 2 | 2.9% |
| Recommended for denial | 2 | 2.9% |
Brookline development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Brookline, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 51 development projects in Brookline, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (14). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Brookline 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 Brookline in?
- Brookline is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.