New Development in Needham, Massachusetts
56 development projects are moving through Needham, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (23), institutional/public (13), residential (5). 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 constructionNeedham projects (YTD 2026)
56
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Needham development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 23 |
| Institutional/Public | 13 |
| Residential | 5 |
What new projects are filed in Needham right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1195 Central Ave (Chabad Center) | 1195 Central Ave, Needham, MA | Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-05-07 |
| Zoning Map Change - 888 Great Plain Avenue, Extend Needham Center Overlay District | 888 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492 | Civic Actions,Residential,Commercial | under review | 2026-05-04 |
| 888 Great Plain Avenue Zoning | Needham, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-15 |
| 193 Garden Street Local Initiative Program 40B Proposal | Needham, MA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-03-24 |
| 193 Garden Street | 193 Garden Street, Needham, MA, 02492 | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-03-24 |
| Needham MBTA Communities Multifamily Zoning Compliance | Needham, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-03-17 |
| Gardeners Nest Condominiums | 193 Garden Street, Needham, MA, 02492 | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-10 |
| Greendale Avenue DPW Facility (Parcel 74) | Needham, MA (City-level) | Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-03-03 |
| Mitchell Elementary School | Approximate location - Site is 12.47 acres with access from Brookline Street and Tower Avenue, Needham, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-03 |
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Recent Needham projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 8 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
Needham development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Needham, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 56 development projects in Needham, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (23). 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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts.