[AUDIO] Real Talk with the Town Episode 93: What's going UP in Marana? Part 5

This episode of "Real Talk with the Town," hosted by the Town Manager of Marana, Arizona, on June 9, 2026, focused on local development and infrastructure projects within the town. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Great Tangerine Squeeze construction project, which involves adding new lanes beneath the Tangerine Interchange bridge and traffic modifications expected through March 2027. The town recently purchased 2.2 acres near Lon Adams and Tangerine for a bike pump track and potential food truck area, aiming to create community gathering spaces. The Cascada mixed-use development, covering roughly 750 acres, was highlighted with its commercial and residential components, including significant open space and conservation areas as part of town requirements. The town also discussed ongoing residential projects such as Monarch, Sarro 9 and 10, Sarro Reserve, Mandarina, Silverbell Ridge, and Cypress Gardens. Commercial developments include new fast food restaurants and retail spaces near I-10 and Twin Peaks, with some projects like Kentucky Fried Chicken and data centers currently in court processes. The town emphasized working with private developers while balancing community concerns about open space and development pace. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussion reflected active capital improvement and development planning efforts.