Data Center, Gas Plant, and Battery Storage Campus Approved Near Maricopa
Pinal County supervisors approved a 495-acre energy and technology campus near Maricopa. The data center and gas plant project drew Ak-Chin opposition.
Commission Recommends Data Center Campus Despite Resident, Tribal Pushback
The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6–2 to advance a 495-acre Energy Generation and Technology Campus near Maricopa, despite opposition from residents and the Ak-Chin Indian Community over cultural and environmental concerns.
Supervisors Approve Industrial Development on 1,105-Acre Property North of Florence
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.
Commission Backs Manufacturing Project That Could Reactivate Dormant Railroad
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.
Pinal County Board Rejects Rio Blanco Development Amid Rural Community Pushback
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted on August 27 to deny the proposed Rio Blanco development southwest of Maricopa after strong opposition from rural residents. The decision blocks plans for a 2,089-lot subdivision, though earlier entitlements for 917 homes on part of the property remain in place.
Board Remands Controversial High-Density San Tan Valley Project After Fierce Opposition
A proposed 240-unit apartment complex and daycare in San Tan Valley was sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission after strong public opposition and a 3-2 Board of Supervisors vote. The remand gives the developer a chance to redesign the project with a greater emphasis on commercial uses in line with community and Board preferences.
Florence Council Unanimously Approves 400MW LightHorse Battery Project for Northern Industrial Corridor
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.
Massive Energy and Tech Campus Planned Near Maricopa, Ak-Chin Community
Dive into the ambitious plans for a massive energy and tech campus near Maricopa & the Ak-Chin Community.
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