New Development in Brookline, Massachusetts
232 development projects are moving through Brookline, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (20), residential (10), infrastructure (8), institutional/public (4). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionBrookline projects (YTD 2026)
232
Project categories
4
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Brookline development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 20 |
| Residential | 10 |
| Infrastructure | 8 |
| Institutional/Public | 4 |
What new projects are filed in Brookline right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
| Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Study | 1280 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA, 02467 | Development | under review | 2026-03-02 | — |
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Recent Brookline projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 15 |
Brookline development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Brookline, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 232 development projects in Brookline, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (20). 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.