Conway residents concerned about lack of information, transparency in $1B data center plan

Conway residents recently voiced significant concerns at a public hearing regarding a proposed $1 billion, 300,000-square-foot data center slated for west Conway near the Arkansas River. An overflow crowd attended the City Council chamber to express their dissatisfaction with the perceived secrecy surrounding the development plans. Many residents highlighted a lack of information and transparency from Conway officials regarding the project, and criticized the City Council for its unresponsiveness to their questions and concerns. The public hearing, held on May 12, 2026, aimed to discuss the data center project currently under development. The strong turnout and vocal opposition underscore the community's desire for greater insight into the project's details and its potential impacts on the area.