New Development in Needham, Massachusetts
179 development projects are moving through Needham, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (29), institutional/public (27), civic actions (3), infrastructure (1). 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 constructionNeedham projects (YTD 2026)
179
Project categories
4
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Needham development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 29 |
| Institutional/Public | 27 |
| Civic Actions | 3 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Needham right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirngiebel-Wyeth (Joshua Lewis) House Local Historic District | 178 South Street, Needham, MA, 02492 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Gardeners Nest Condominiums | 193 Garden Street, Needham, MA, 02492 | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-03-10 | Michael Tedoldi |
| Donation to Needham Youth & Family Services | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donation to Needham Youth & Family Services | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donation to Needham Youth & Family Services | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donation to Needham Youth & Family Services | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donations to Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donations to Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donations to Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donations to Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donations to Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donations to Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donations to Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donations to Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Donations to Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund | Needham, MA (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
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Recent Needham projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 13 |
| Under review | 2 |
Needham development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Needham, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 179 development projects in Needham, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (29). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Needham 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 Needham in?
- Needham is in Unassigned County, Massachusetts.