# Planned developments in Marion, NC

Boardwalk found 36 planned projects in Marion, NC in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the Marion City Council agenda for Sep 29, 2026.

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

## Marion at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 36 |
| New in the last 30 days | 1 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 29, 2026, Marion City Council |
| Sources we check | 2 |

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

## What's planned in Marion

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 24 | 67% |
| Residential | 4 | 11% |
| Public and institutional | 4 | 11% |
| Commercial | 2 | 6% |
| Development decisions | 2 | 6% |

## Recent projects in Marion

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Parcel Rezoning from Residential to General Business | Gurley Properties LLC | Commercial | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Marion Sewer Improvements Grant Project Ordinance Amendment | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Lady Marian Dam Capital Project Ordinance | Not stated | Dams and levees | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Gravity Sewer Project Engineering Services Amendment | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 1,500-Square-Foot Public Works Ancillary Building | Enterprises G | Government offices | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 33-Acre Public School Site Rezoning to R-2 | McDowell County Board of Education | Schools | 33 acres | Approved | May 19, 2026 |
| $716K Water Filter Plant Capacity Upgrade | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Apr 21, 2026 |
| $9.5M Primary Water Intake Project | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | In design | Apr 21, 2026 |
| $2.4M Sewer Collection Basin Improvements | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Apr 21, 2026 |
| $1.436M Clinchfield Lift Station Access Bridge | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 17, 2026 |
| $9.5M Buck Creek Water Intake Rehabilitation | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Feb 17, 2026 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- Old Fort, NC · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Glen Alpine, NC · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Spruce Pine, NC · 7 projects
- Montreat, NC · 11 projects
- [Black Mountain, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/black-mountain/) · 43 projects
- Morganton, NC · 6 projects

All places in North Carolina: [North Carolina](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/)

## Questions about Marion

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

Boardwalk found 36 planned projects in Marion, NC in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the Marion City Council agenda for Sep 29, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Marion projects come from public meeting records, such as 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 10, 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, NC", boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/marion/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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