New Development in Wakefield, Massachusetts
168 development projects are moving through Wakefield, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (21), residential (18), civic actions (15). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-16.
Data through August 16, 2026 · Updated August 17, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionWakefield projects (YTD 2026)
168
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,158,457
Wakefield development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 21 |
| Residential | 18 |
| Civic Actions | 15 |
What new projects are filed in Wakefield right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Butler Ave Development | Wakefield, MA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| 94 Butler Ave Development | Wakefield, MA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| 94 Butler Ave Development | Wakefield, MA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| 94 Butler Ave Development | Wakefield, MA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| 94 Butler Ave Development | Wakefield, MA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Sloan Realty Corp | 1 PLEASURE ISLAND ROAD, Wakefield, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-24 | — |
| Sloan Realty Corp | 1 PLEASURE ISLAND ROAD, Wakefield, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-24 | — |
| Sloan Realty Corp | 1 PLEASURE ISLAND ROAD, Wakefield, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-24 | — |
| Sloan Realty Corp | 1 PLEASURE ISLAND ROAD, Wakefield, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-24 | — |
| Sloan Realty Corp | 1 PLEASURE ISLAND ROAD, Wakefield, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-24 | — |
| Sloan Realty Corp | 1 PLEASURE ISLAND ROAD, Wakefield, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-24 | — |
| 610 Salem Street | 610 Salem Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-24 | — |
| 610 Salem Street | 610 Salem Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-24 | — |
| 610 Salem Street | 610 Salem Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-24 | — |
| 610 Salem Street | 610 Salem Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-24 | — |
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Recent Wakefield projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 11 |
| Approved | 4 |
Wakefield development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Wakefield, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 168 development projects in Wakefield, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (21). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Wakefield 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 Wakefield in?
- Wakefield is in Unassigned County, Massachusetts.