New Development in Newton, Massachusetts
96 development projects are moving through Newton, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (25), residential (7), infrastructure (2). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-03.
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionNewton projects (YTD 2026)
96
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
630,763
Newton development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 25 |
| Residential | 7 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Newton right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP East Acquisitions | Newton, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-13 |
| 33 Aspen Avenue | 33 Aspen Avenue, Newton, MA | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-13 |
| 22-24 Mechanic Street | 22-24 Mechanic Street, Newton, MA | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-13 |
| 74 Needham Street | 74 Needham Street, Newton, MA | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-13 |
| 34 Brookside Ave | 34 Brookside Ave, Newton, MA | Residential | under review | 2026-07-09 |
| 166 Greenwood Street | 166 Greenwood Street, Newton, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 |
| 26 Taft Avenue | 26 Taft Avenue, Newton, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 |
| 154 Beaumont Avenue | 154 Beaumont Avenue, Newton, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 |
| 300 Waverley Avenue | 300 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 |
| 46 Malia Terrace | 46 Malia Terrace, Newton, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-18 |
| 250 Albemarle Rd Field Complex Restoration | 250 Albemarle Rd, Newton, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-18 |
| 152 Suffolk Rd Planting Plan | 152 Suffolk Road, Newton, MA, 02467 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-18 |
| 242 Islington Rd ADU | 242 Islington Rd, Newton, MA | Residential | under review | 2026-06-18 |
| Bullough's Pond Dam Rehabilitation Project | Newton, MA (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-06-17 |
| 2 Rowe Street | 2 Rowe Street, Newton, MA | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-06-16 |
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Recent Newton projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 15 |
Newton development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Newton, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 96 development projects in Newton, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (25). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Newton 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 Newton in?
- Newton is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.