New Development in Springfield, Massachusetts
165 development projects are moving through Springfield, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (10), civic actions (9), residential (2). 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 constructionSpringfield projects (YTD 2026)
165
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Springfield development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 10 |
| Civic Actions | 9 |
| Residential | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Springfield right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 879 Boston Road | 879 Boston Road, Springfield, MA, 01119 | Civic Actions,Commercial | continued | 2026-06-22 |
| Zone Change - WS Gilbert Avenue | Springfield, MA (City-level) | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-22 |
| Bella Apartments Redevelopment Of Brightwood School | Springfield, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-06-22 |
| Affordable Housing Trust Fund 2612 Main Street Project | 2612 Main Street, Springfield, MA, 01107 | Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-06-22 |
| Bella Apartments (redevelopment of Brightwood Elementary School) | 471 Plainfield Street, Springfield, MA, 01107 | Civic Actions,Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-06-22 |
| 879 Boston Road Motor Vehicle Sales | Springfield, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-06-22 |
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Recent Springfield projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 2 |
| Recommended for approval | 2 |
| Continued | 1 |
| Approved | 1 |
Springfield development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Springfield, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 165 development projects in Springfield, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (10). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Springfield 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 Springfield in?
- Springfield is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.