City of Taylor to discuss citizen-led ordinance on proposed data center
TAYLOR, Texas - There is a big debate over digital growth in the City of Taylor.
Neighbors are pushing back against a proposed $1 billion data center.
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Proposed data center in Taylor draws pushback from community
A proposed billion-dollar data center is drawing pushback from the community in Taylor.
The backstory:
A group of residents wants leaders to halt all new projects for now, arguing the land was originally meant to be a local park.
The "Halt Taylor Data Center Coalition" is formally submitting a petition to city council on Thursday, July 9, to prohibit any new data centers in the city.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Taylor residents protest proposed data center
A proposed billion-dollar data center is drawing pushback from the community in Taylor.
The group wants a total ban until the city creates a specific zoning district with strict rules for water limits, noise caps, and mandatory buffers near neighborhoods.
City officials say the large-scale project could generate $30 million in revenue to help lower property taxes and fix local streets.
What's next:
Thursday marks the very first time the city council will publicly discuss the citizen-led ordinance since it was submitted.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at Taylor City Hall, and a large crowd of neighbors is expected to pack the room.
The Source: Information from the City of Taylor, the "Halt Taylor Data Center Coalition," and previous FOX 7 Austin coverage