Tulsa resident wants more public input on rezoning for data centers
A Tulsa resident, Cheyenna Morgan, is seeking more public input and oversight on data center rezoning decisions, specifically regarding Meta's "Project Anthem." She plans to address the Tulsa council to advocate for a cumulative impact ordinance, citing Meta's alleged failure to respond to community questions about the project's impacts. Another resident, Joe Cash, also voiced concerns about the lack of regulation and transparency in data center development.
Cheyenna Morgan, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is urging the Tulsa City Council to implement a cumulative impact ordinance to increase public oversight of the data center zoning process. Her concerns stem from the ongoing development of "Project Anthem," a data center facility backed by Meta, located just miles from her home.
Morgan claims that Meta has not adequately responded to community inquiries, including questions about the potential impact on housing values near the data center. She intends to present her case to the Tulsa council, seeking greater transparency and community involvement in such developments.
Another local resident, Joe Cash from Coweta, echoed Morgan's sentiments, expressing frustration with the secrecy surrounding data center projects. Cash, whose community recently saw "Project Atlas" scrapped, observed the rapid construction progress of Project Anthem via drone, highlighting the tension between economic development and community costs. Both residents advocate for more comprehensive regulation and open communication from data center developers and city officials.