Marana Development Update - July 2026

Published on July 09, 2026

View of planes at Marana Regional Airport

This update provides a snapshot of private development activity currently under review or in process with the Town of Marana. Projects listed are at various stages of planning, review, or permitting. Inclusion does not indicate final approval, construction start, or project completion. Development proposals may change or may not move forward based on market conditions, financing, or regulatory review. Projects are updated continually. For a more comprehensive and updated view of projects in the Town of Marana, please visit the Activities Dashboard.

Coming soon

Marana is currently working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on design plans for the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), which is set to be completed by the end of 2026. Marana was awarded $800,000 in funding through the Federal Contract Tower (FCT) Grant Program to support the design of the ATCT. After the design of the tower is completed, Marana will start construction. The tower will help enhance the safety and efficiency of airport operations while supporting the airport’s continued growth.

Commercial projects under review

The following projects are currently in administrative, planning, or engineering review. This phase focuses on evaluating compliance with zoning, site design, infrastructure, and building standards.

Northwest Marana
  • Marana ATC Tower (Marana Regional Airport)
  • Walmart Supercenter and Fuel Station (Tangerine Road & I-10)
  • Sandario Road Fuel Station (Marana Main Street & I-10)
  • ICCU – Credit Union (Heritage Park)
  • Roberts Tires (Tangerine Road & I-10)
  • Clean Freak Car Wash (Heritage Park
  • Dental office (Heritage Park)
  • J.D. Russell Hanger (Marana Regional Airport)
  • Burger King (Tangerine Road & I-10)
Northeast Marana
  • Old Marana Storage (Adonis Road near I-10)
  • The Learning Experience (Thornydale Road and Tangerine Road)
  • TRICO Facility Phase II (Tangerine Road & I-10)
Southern Marana
  • 7 BREW (Ina Road & Thornydale Road)
  • Walmart Fuel Station (Arizona Pavilions)
  • Ina Road Commercial Subdivision (Ina Road & I-10)
  • La Vida Sandy Desert Townhomes (Cortaro Farms Road and Sandy Desert Trail)

Commercial projects under construction or recently completed

The following projects have active permits and visible site or building construction activity. Construction schedules are determined by property owners and contractors.

Northwest Marana
  • U-Haul (Tangerine & I-10)
  • FRY’s (Gladden Farms Commercial Center
  • Encantada Gladden Farms (Tangerine Road)
  • Ace Hardware (Tangerine & I-10)
  • KFC (Marana Road and Sandario Road)
  • Taco Bell (Tangerine & I-10)
  • Shamrock Foods (Tangerine & I-10)
  • Pima Federal Credit Union (Gladden Farms Commercial Center)
  • Valvoline (Heritage Park)
  • Chipotle (Gladden Farms Commercial Center)
  • Brakes Plus (Heritage Park)
  • Dunkin Donuts (Heritage Park)
Northeast Marana
  • Sol Dog (Tangerine Road & I-10)
  • InterLnX (Adonis Road near I-10)
Southern Marana
  • Catalina Towing (Ina Road & I-10)
  • Retail Storage Marana (Orange Grove Road/River Road & I-10)
  • FLSMIDTH KREBS (near Arizona Pavilions)
  • Safford Apartments (Silverbell Road)
  • Solstice Marana Apartments (Thornydale Road & Aerie Drive)
  • The Alexander Apartments (Thornydale Road & Aerie Drive)
  • Amavida Apartments (Ina Road and Silverbell Road)