# Planned developments in Newton, MA

Boardwalk found 450+ planned projects in Newton, MA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly residential and infrastructure. The latest is on the Development Review Team agenda for Sep 30, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/newton/

## Newton at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 450+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 53 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Sep 30, 2026, Development Review Team |
| Sources we check | 49 |

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

## What's planned in Newton

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 170+ | 38% |
| Development decisions | 100+ | 24% |
| Infrastructure | 92 | 20% |
| Public and institutional | 35 | 8% |
| Commercial | 23 | 5% |
| Mixed use | 23 | 5% |
| Industrial | 2 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Newton

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Unit Residential Development on 11,475 SqFt | 83 Lexington LLC | Single-family | 4 units · 0.26 acres | Approved | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Phosphorus Runoff Control Infrastructure at Three City Parks | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Commonwealth Avenue Reconstruction Traffic and Parking Changes | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Continued | Sep 24, 2026 |
| 293-Unit Residential Development | WP East Acquisitions | Residential | 293 units · 2.7 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 202-Unit Residential Development | WP East Acquisitions, LLC | Multifamily | 202 units · 2.66 acres | Approved | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 4-Story Commercial Building on 10,000 Sq. Ft. | NEWTON DESIGN CENTER LLC | Commercial | 0.23 acres | Approved | Sep 22, 2026 |
| 10,723-Square-Foot Residential Rezoning at 41 Farwell Street | Capasso Associates Ltd. Partnership | Residential | 0.25 acres | Approved | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Newton South High School Designer Selection Process | Not stated | Schools | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 1-Home Residential Subdivision on 132 Homer Street | Chapin Road Extension, LLC | Single-family | 1 home | Seeking approval | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Newton City Hall Cupola Restoration and Historic Preservation | Standard Restoration LLC | Government offices | Not stated in filing | In design | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Commonwealth Avenue Reconstruction | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 30, 2026 |
| 72-Unit Affordable Residential Development | Beacon Communities | Homes and businesses | 72 units | In design | Jul 21, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 450+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- [Watertown Town, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/watertown-town/) · 69 projects
- [Waltham, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/waltham/) · 280+ projects
- [Wellesley, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/wellesley/) · 96 projects
- [Needham, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/needham/) · 61 projects
- [Belmont, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/belmont/) · 140+ projects
- [Brookline, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/brookline/) · 90 projects

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## Questions about Newton

### What's planned in Newton, MA?

Boardwalk found 450+ planned projects in Newton, MA in the last 12 months, mostly residential and infrastructure. The latest is on the Development Review Team agenda for Sep 30, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Newton projects come from public meeting records, such as Development Review Team agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Newton's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Newton, MA", boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/newton/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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