New Development in Somerville, Massachusetts
123 development projects are moving through Somerville, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (24). 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 constructionSomerville projects (YTD 2026)
123
Project categories
1
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Somerville development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 24 |
What new projects are filed in Somerville right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWCH Assembly Row | 120 Middlesex Avenue, Somerville, MA | Industrial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | DWCH Assembly Row, LLC |
| 32-40 White Street Apartment Building | 32-40 White Street, Somerville, MA | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-16 | 32-40 St LLC |
| Somerbridge Hotel | Somerville, MA (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | — |
| Somerbridge Hotel | 1 McGrath Highway, Somerville, MA | Commercial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-16 | — |
| Somerbridge Hotel | Somerville, MA (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-16 | — |
| 32-40 White Street Mechanical Penthouse | 32-40 White Street, Somerville, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-16 | Kinvarra Capital |
| 32-40 White Street Residential Housing | 32-40 White Street, Somerville, MA | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-16 | Kinvarra Capital |
| 32-40 White Street | 32-40 White Street, Somerville, MA | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-16 | Kinvarra Capital |
| 32-40 White Street | 32-40 White Street, Somerville, MA | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-16 | Kinvarra Capital |
| 32-40 White Street | 32-40 White Street, Somerville, MA | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-16 | Kinvarra Capital |
| Summer Street Bike Lane Design | Somerville, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Mystic River Outfall Sewer Separation | Somerville, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Assembly Square Fire Station Settlement | 45 Middlesex Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02145 | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Western Pearl Street Construction | Somerville, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Assembly Square Fire Station Purchase | 45 Middlesex Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02145 | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-06-16 | — |
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Recent Somerville projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 8 |
| Continued | 3 |
| Recommended for approval | 2 |
| Approved | 1 |
Somerville development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Somerville, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 123 development projects in Somerville, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (24). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Somerville 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 Somerville in?
- Somerville is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.