# Planned developments in McDowell County, NC

Boardwalk found 47 planned projects in McDowell County, 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 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/mcdowell/

## McDowell County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 47 |
| New in the last 30 days | 2 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 29, 2026, Marion City Council |
| Sources we check | 12 |

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 McDowell County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 32 | 68% |
| Public and institutional | 6 | 13% |
| Residential | 4 | 9% |
| Commercial | 3 | 6% |
| Development decisions | 2 | 4% |

## Recent projects in McDowell County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stream Restoration Services RFQ for Western North Carolina | McDowell County, NC | Helene Streambank & Restoration | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Hurricane Helene Recovery and Infrastructure Repair Program | McDowell County, NC | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 10, 2026 |
| County Water System Infrastructure Upgrades | McDowell County, NC | Not stated | Water tanks and reservoirs | Not stated in filing | In design | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 4-Parcel Rezoning from Residential to General Business | Marion, NC | Gurley Properties LLC | Commercial | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Marion Sewer Improvements Grant Project Ordinance Amendment | Marion, NC | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Rezoning of Recreation Center and Library Properties | McDowell County, NC | Not stated | Commercial | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Lady Marian Dam Capital Project Ordinance | Marion, NC | Not stated | Dams and levees | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Curtis Creek Bridge and Trail Extension | McDowell County, NC | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Gravity Sewer Project Engineering Services Amendment | Marion, NC | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 1,500-Square-Foot Public Works Ancillary Building | Marion, NC | Enterprises G | Government offices | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 33-Acre Public School Site Rezoning to R-2 | Marion, NC | McDowell County Board of Education | Schools | 33 acres | Approved | May 19, 2026 |
| $7.46M Water Resiliency Improvements | McDowell County, NC | McDowell County | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Approved | May 11, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 47 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in McDowell County

- [Marion, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/marion/) · 36 projects
- Old Fort, NC · 1 project

## Nearby places

- [Yancey County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/yancey/) · 21 projects
- [Burke County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/burke/) · 58 projects
- [Rutherford County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/rutherford/) · 200+ projects
- Mitchell County, NC · 7 projects
- [Buncombe County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/buncombe/) · 450+ projects
- [Henderson County, NC](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/henderson/) · 340+ projects

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

## Questions about McDowell County

### What's planned in McDowell County, NC?

Boardwalk found 47 planned projects in McDowell County, 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 McDowell County 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 McDowell County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 19, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in McDowell County, NC", boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/mcdowell/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

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