Provo AI data center proposal not approved for zoning; City Council wants to wait

News Clip1:24ABC4 Utah·Provo, UT·3/11/2026

The Provo City Council unanimously voted against rezoning a property to allow for a proposed data center project. Residents expressed concerns about the data center's water and power usage, as well as its impact on the job market and corporate interests not benefiting the city. The council is waiting for Provo's economic plan to be released before considering the data center proposal again.

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