Development & Construction
New construction, 40B projects, zoning changes, and development news shaping Brookline’s housing landscape.
Expert analysis on how building activity affects home values and neighborhood character.
Development & Construction
Route 9 Rezoning Vote: What Brookline Buyers Should Know
May Town Meeting will decide a 27.8-acre Route 9 overlay that could reshape Chestnut Hill's skyline—and property tax burdens across Brookline.
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1093 Beacon Street Brookline: Luxury Conversion Sparks Debate
A vacant office building near the Green Line becomes four luxury condos instead of 18 apartments - an example of how Brookline’s cumbersome process can shrink housing supply and affordability.
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Coolidge Corner Parking Lot Proposed for 103-Unit Apartment Building
Nordblom's 26 Pleasant Street proposal adds to Coolidge Corner's rental pipeline. What buyers, landlords, and condo owners should watch as density rises.
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Centre Street Lots Study: Brookline Coolidge Corner Development
Brookline's Centre Street parking lots may become mixed-use development. Here's what the exploratory study means for buyers, investors, and businesses.
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Griggs Park Renovation Brookline Timeline: 2026 Buyer & Renter Guide
Griggs Park's 2026 renovation will close Washington Square's primary amenity for months. What buyers, renters, and dog owners need to know now.
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Wonder Food Hall Coming to Brookline’s Harvard Street: What It Means
Wonder's hybrid food hall at 392 Harvard Street signals a shift in Coolidge Corner's commercial real estate strategy and competitive dynamics.
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Route 9 Redevelopment: What the 783-Unit Plan Means for Brookline
City Realty's $41M Route 9 office park acquisition could reshape Chestnut Hill with 783 apartments—if Town Meeting approves rezoning in May 2026.
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Pierce School Construction Milestone and Brookline Property Impact
The $210M Pierce School rebuild hit a steel-framing milestone. What buyers and sellers in central Brookline should watch through 2027 completion.
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Route 9 Redevelopment: What Brookline Buyers Should Know
A 14-story mixed-use project on Route 9 could reshape Chestnut Hill's commercial corridor—and influence tax bills, housing supply, and development patterns.
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The Franklin at Hancock Village: South Brookline’s 250 Units
Chestnut Hill Realty's 250-unit Franklin Building completes Hancock Village's expansion to 1,300 units. What it means for renters and affordability.
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Brookline Building Collapse: Winter Construction Risk Lessons
The 50 Vernon Street collapse highlights snow load risks during construction. What Brookline owners, developers, and landlords should know.
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Chestnut Hill Development Shifts to Chapter 40B Path in Brookline
City Realty's pivot to 783-unit residential project reveals how state housing law reshapes Brookline development and what buyers should watch now.
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