Casa Grande Council unanimously adopted the Project Saguaro annexation on December 15. The decision finalizes rezoning of 1,308 acres near Lucid Motors.

Casa Grande approves a General Plan amendment for 353 acres at Florence Boulevard and Overfield Road. The change allows commercial, industrial, and residential mixed-use development.

San Tan Valley's first town manager outlines plans for the 3,239-acre urban core. Flexible zoning aims to attract developers and create jobs.

Casa Grande Council approves Project Saguaro annexation, adding 1,271 acres of industrial land near Lucid Motors. No housing permitted under new I-2 zoning.

Florence Town Council unanimously approved rezoning and a conditional use permit for the Tanner Rankin Mine expansion on November 18, 2025.

Casa Grande Planning Commission voted 7-0 to advance a 353-acre mixed-use development plan near Florence Boulevard and Overfield Road. City Council decides December 15.

Arizona Sonoran presents Cactus Mine Casa Grande update to city council. Project aims for 600+ jobs, $2.3B economic impact, and 2029 production start.

Lucid’s Casa Grande factory to help build Level 4 “mind-off” autonomous EVs through a new AI partnership with NVIDIA.

According to Arizona State Land Department documents, Castelion Corporation plans to build Project Ranger, a hypersonic missile manufacturing and testing facility north of Florence, Arizona.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved a 1,105-acre industrial development known as Project Ranger north of Florence, paving the way for road construction, rail access, and hundreds of new manufacturing jobs.

Florence Copper begins operations in Arizona. First copper production expected in about three months.

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The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning 24.23 acres from rural to industrial use near Casa Grande, reinforcing the I-8 corridor’s rapid transformation. The move supports ongoing expansion for energy projects, data centers, and industrial facilities across thousands of acres.

The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of “Project Ranger,” a 1,105-acre manufacturing development south of Florence. The project could revive the long-dormant Magma Arizona Railroad to support both the facility and Resolution Copper’s nearby filter plant.

The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposal to expand the Tanner Rankin Mine from 60 to 250 acres, focusing on traffic, floodplain, and reclamation concerns. The expansion could provide local aggregate resources for construction while raising questions about environmental and community impacts.

Casa Grande and other Arizona municipalities are backing NRS Logios’ proposed Foreign Trade Zone subzone at Ethington and Clayton roads. The $90 million logistics hub could bring up to 100 jobs while securing tax incentives and federal trade benefits.

Pinal County supervisors unanimously approved Project Bella, a 480–520 MW natural gas peaker plant and 400–440 MW battery storage facility south of Casa Grande. The project includes fire safety funding, community buffers, reduced water use, and is expected to generate $167 million in tax revenue over 25 years.

The Florence Town Council unanimously approved land use changes for the 400MW LightHorse Energy Storage project, enabling construction of a large-scale battery system capable of powering about 200,000 homes during peak demand. The decision marks a major step in northern Florence’s shift toward industrial development, supported by nearby energy infrastructure and future transportation projects.

Florence's Town Council unanimously approves industrial changes, fostering development in the Northern Development Corridor with energy projects.

Sundt Construction gets approval for Apache Junction's largest industrial building, bringing 100 new jobs to the area.

WW Clyde celebrates its new headquarters in Apache Junction with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their state-of-the-art facility.

Apache Junction Planning Commission approves a new 100-job manufacturing facility set to enhance local employment and training.

Maricopa City Council approves major amendment for the Maricopa Industrial Triangle, paving the way for industrial and commercial development in the city.

Learn about the recent development in Casa Grande's industrial corridor. Rezoning for 283 acres brings the city closer to its vision of becoming Pinal County's top industrial hub.

Casa Grande approves rezoning for industrial use, balancing growth with residential concerns at Bianco Road and Illinois Road.

Explore the potential future growth of medical waste operations in Casa Grande with the recent zoning change.

Learn about the Maricopa Industrial Triangle plan, a major employment hub aimed at reducing commuter traffic and creating local job opportunities.

Casa Grande strengthens its industrial foothold in Pinal County with strategic land use changes, increasing industrial-zoned land by 23.6%.

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Find out how the Casa Grande underground copper mine project could affect the local community. Learn about the concerns regarding water supplies, roads, and the environment.