New Development in Cambridge, Massachusetts
609 development projects are moving through Cambridge, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (123), civic actions (34), commercial (10). 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 constructionCambridge projects (YTD 2026)
609
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Cambridge development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 123 |
| Civic Actions | 34 |
| Commercial | 10 |
What new projects are filed in Cambridge right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2072 Massachusetts Avenue | 2072 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-08-27 |
| Inman/CAST I & II | Cambridge, MA (City-level) | Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-08-27 |
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Recent Cambridge projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Recommended for approval | 2 |
Cambridge development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Cambridge, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 609 development projects in Cambridge, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (123). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Cambridge 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 Cambridge in?
- Cambridge is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.