“We live in a beautiful part of the state, we have incredible weather, and our issues are unique” Gilbert Davidson, Town Manager of Marana told a gather of Realtors® at the Tucson Association of Realtors® Economic Summit, last week.
Marana has higher sales revenues, projected to be up 5.3% through the first half of 2011 over the same period in 2010. But the town does have budgetary concerns and is trying to cut back on programs which do not impact the long term growth of Marana.
Additionally, there is some building of new single family homes in Marana. A total of 343 building permits for single family homes were issued in 2010, an average of 28 homes a month. Comparatively, a total of 75 building permits were issued in 2000. Certificates of Occupancy totaled 42 in 2010.
The Twin Peaks Interchange, now opened, provides a commercial corridor and runs from I-10 to Dove Mountain. “It is the gateway to the Ritz Carlton”, Gilbertson said. There is ongoing home building as part of the Ritz project.
With the assistance of Congresswoman Gabriel Giffords, Marana secured a federal government grant and built the 70,000 square foot LEEDS certified Marana Health Center. It is located near the government offices.
Sargent Aerospace and Defense has expanded facilities in Marana and provides jobs. “The University of Arizona is a gigantic economic engine” and Marana is looking to workforce connections and internships. “We must support the University,” Gilbertson urged. Marana is a business friendly community and is courting business especially with U of A partnerships.
Marana hosts top PGA players from throughout the world February 21 through February 27 for Accenture Match Play. The PGA tournament is televised to more than 200 countries. Marana is on display to the world and Match Play is a tremendous advertising vehicle for Marana and southern Arizona.
Resources:
Marana Health Center
http://maranahealthcenter.org/
Sargent Aerospace and Defense
http://www.azbiz.com/articles/2010/06/23/news/doc4c222c7d7edf0983802864.txt
Accenture Match Play
http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r470/
Town of Marana
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