# Planned developments in Marion, IA

Boardwalk found 240+ planned projects in Marion, IA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the City of Marion City Council agenda for Oct 8, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/marion-city/

## Marion at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 240+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 25 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 8, 2026, City of Marion City Council |
| Sources we check | 3 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## Looking for Marion County?

[Marion County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/marion/) · 72 projects

## What's planned in Marion

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 71 | 29% |
| Residential | 60 | 24% |
| Development decisions | 45 | 18% |
| Public and institutional | 33 | 13% |
| Commercial | 25 | 10% |
| Mixed use | 12 | 5% |
| Industrial | 2 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Marion

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Avenue Reconstruction Project | Houlihan Bros, Inc. | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Multi-Tenant Commercial Renovation | JL Legacy, LLC | Stores and shopping centers | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Groundwater Exploration and Analysis Services | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 8, 2026 |
| 10,400-Square-Foot Commercial Building with Drive-Thru | JL Legacy, LLC | Quick-service and drive-thru | 1.22 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 8, 2026 |
| 6-Court Pickleball Facility Design and Engineering | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 4-Story Mixed-Use Development on 1.44 Acres | Kilbourne Group | Homes and businesses | 1.44 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Jacobs Landing 2nd and 3rd Additions | Frazier Investments LLC | Single-family | 34 homes | Approved | May 12, 2026 |
| 54-Unit Mixed-Use Development on 1095 6th Ave | Kilbourne Group | Stores and shopping centers | 54 units | Early planning | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Aquatic Center Project Update | Not stated | Pools | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 2-Acre Art Pond and Trail Development at Lowe Park | Not stated | Trails and greenways | 2 acres | Early planning | Feb 11, 2026 |

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## Nearby places

- [Robins, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/robins/) · 20 projects
- Hiawatha, IA · 15 projects
- [Cedar Rapids, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/cedar-rapids/) · 230+ projects
- Bertram, IA · 7 projects
- Alburnett, IA · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Springville, IA · 43 projects

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## Questions about Marion

### What's planned in Marion, IA?

Boardwalk found 240+ planned projects in Marion, IA in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the City of Marion City Council agenda for Oct 8, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Marion projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Marion City Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Marion's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Marion, IA", boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/marion-city/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count