# Planned developments in Essex County, MA

Boardwalk found 2,700+ planned projects in Essex County, MA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Methuen Conservation Commission agenda for Oct 15, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/essex/

## Essex County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 2,700+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 85 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 15, 2026, Methuen Conservation Commission |
| Sources we check | 21 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## Looking for the City of Essex?

[Essex, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/essex-city/) · 64 projects

## What's planned in Essex County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 1,000+ | 37% |
| Development decisions | 710+ | 27% |
| Infrastructure | 450+ | 17% |
| Public and institutional | 270+ | 10% |
| Commercial | 180+ | 7% |
| Industrial | 31 | 1% |
| Mixed use | 26 | 1% |
| Agricultural | 9 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Essex County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.3M Horace Mann School Decarbonization and Electrification Project | Salem, MA | Not stated | Schools | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Mixed-Use Multifamily Redevelopment at 539-557 Common St | Lawrence, MA | AYJ Common St LLC | Homes and businesses | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Drive-Thru Restaurant at 630 Salem Street | Lynnfield, MA | 170 Tremont Street LLC | Quick-service and drive-thru | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Upper Millyard Pedestrian Bridge | Amesbury Town, MA | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 5, 2026 |
| $21K Local Match for Causeway Flood Mitigation Grant | Essex County, MA | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 28, 2026 |
| 53-Unit Affordable Housing and 70-Bed Shelter | Salem, MA | Harborlight Homes | Affordable (LIHTC) housing | 53 units | Continued | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 18-Unit Residential Addition at Pickering Wharf Complex | Salem, MA | Pickering Wharf Complex, LLC | Residential | 18 units | Seeking approval | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 3.45-Acre OSRD Subdivision Infrastructure | Rowley, MA | Turtle Crossing LLC | Roads and highways | 3.45 acres | Continued | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 116-Unit Affordable Housing Development | Peabody, MA | Emerald Development | Affordable (LIHTC) housing | 116 units | Seeking approval | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 60-Unit Mixed-Use Development Amendment | Salem, MA | 75 North Street LLC | Homes and businesses | 60 units | Continued | Sep 9, 2026 |
| 2-Unit Historic Relocation and Addition | Salem, MA | 31 Cedar Street, LLC | Residential | 2 units | Continued | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Waldingfield Estate Inn and Hotel Conversion | Ipswich, MA | Waldingfield Estate, LLC | Hotels and lodging | Not stated in filing | Continued | Sep 3, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 2,700+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Essex County

- [Salem, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/salem/) · 380+ projects
- [Andover, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/andover/) · 250+ projects
- [Marblehead, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/marblehead/) · 220+ projects
- [Methuen Town, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/methuen-town/) · 150+ projects
- [Gloucester, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/gloucester/) · 140+ projects
- [Amesbury Town, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/amesbury-town/) · 130+ projects
- [Lawrence, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/lawrence/) · 130+ projects
- [Beverly, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/beverly/) · 120+ projects
- [Lynnfield, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/lynnfield/) · 120+ projects
- [Topsfield, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/topsfield/) · 120+ projects
- [Swampscott, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/swampscott/) · 110+ projects
- [Danvers, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/danvers/) · 110+ projects
- [Newburyport, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/newburyport/) · 100+ projects
- [Peabody, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/peabody/) · 99 projects
- [Rowley, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/rowley/) · 94 projects
- [Ipswich, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/ipswich/) · 76 projects
- [Essex, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/essex-city/) · 64 projects
- Salisbury, MA · 51 projects
- [Haverhill, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/haverhill/) · 47 projects
- [Nahant, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/nahant/) · 46 projects
- Boxford, MA · 41 projects
- [Saugus, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/saugus/) · 30 projects
- Rockport, MA · 9 projects
- Lynn, MA · 1 project

## Nearby places

- [Suffolk County, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/suffolk/) · 970+ projects
- [Middlesex County, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/middlesex/) · 4,600+ projects
- [Norfolk County, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/norfolk/) · 1,900+ projects
- [Worcester County, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/worcester/) · 3,500+ projects
- [Plymouth County, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/plymouth/) · 2,100+ projects
- [Bristol County, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/bristol/) · 1,600+ projects

All places in Massachusetts: [Massachusetts](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/)

## Questions about Essex County

### What's planned in Essex County, MA?

Boardwalk found 2,700+ planned projects in Essex County, MA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Methuen Conservation Commission agenda for Oct 15, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Essex County projects come from public meeting records, such as Methuen Conservation Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Essex County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 20, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Essex County, MA", boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/essex/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count