New Development in Charlestown, Rhode Island
38 development projects are moving through Charlestown, Rhode Island's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (10), residential (5), infrastructure (1). 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 constructionCharlestown projects (YTD 2026)
38
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Charlestown development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 10 |
| Residential | 5 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Charlestown right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Elementary School Construction Vote | Charlestown, RI (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-30 | — |
| Pickleball at Wicklund Field | Charlestown, RI (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Special Referendum Real Property Lease | Charlestown, RI (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-06-08 | — |
| Quonochontaug Breachway Resilience Project | 2370 Matunuck Schoolhouse Rd, Charlestown, RI | Civic Actions | — | 2026-05-26 | — |
| Demolition of Former Fire Station | 2370 Matunuck Schoolhouse Rd, Charlestown, RI | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-26 | — |
| Chariho Unified Elementary School Bond | Charlestown, RI (City-level) | Civic Actions,Institutional/Public | approved | 2026-04-27 | — |
| Senior/Community Center Cleaning Bid | Charlestown, RI (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-13 | — |
| Professional Trade Services - Plumber/Pipefitter Bid | Charlestown, RI (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-13 | — |
| Heating Fuel and Maintenance Services Bid | Charlestown, RI (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-13 | — |
| Charlestown Beach Road Reclamation | Charlestown, RI (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-03-23 | — |
| Septic System Infrastructure Modernization Program Phase I | Charlestown, RI (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-03-23 | — |
| Charlestown Cottages | 5399 Post Road, Charlestown, RI | Civic Actions,Residential | continued | 2026-01-29 | — |
| Charlestown Beach Road Asphalt Reclamation | 5399 Post Road, Charlestown, RI | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-01-26 | — |
| Charlestown Beach Road Asphalt Reclaiming | 5399 Post Road, Charlestown, RI | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-01-26 | — |
| Charlestown Cottages | 5399 Post Road, Charlestown, RI | Civic Actions,Residential | continued | 2026-01-26 | — |
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Recent Charlestown projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
| Approved | 5 |
| Continued | 2 |
Charlestown development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Charlestown, Rhode Island?
- Boardwalk has indexed 38 development projects in Charlestown, Rhode Island year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (10). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Charlestown 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 Charlestown in?
- Charlestown is in Unassigned County, Rhode Island.