North Texas faces ongoing data center development challenges
A judge issued a temporary restraining order against a proposed data center in Westlake and Keller due to community opposition, tabling immediate votes. Meanwhile, Denton County and City are actively discussing data center developments, with the City Council potentially moving towards a moratorium to establish stricter guidelines. Prosper's Planning and Zoning Commission also tabled a review for a White Rose Partners data center project.
A temporary restraining order was issued against a proposed data center in Westlake and Keller following weeks of community opposition. This action, which has tabled any immediate votes on the project, underscores the growing "data center battles" across North Texas.
Meanwhile, in Denton County, discussions regarding data center developments are intensifying. The Denton County Commissioner's Court heard a presentation from Frisco councilman Bert Thacour, who described data centers as "a fancy air conditioner" and highlighted potential benefits like tax revenue for schools and job security. Commissioners expressed a desire for informed decisions but acknowledged their limited power over data center placement.
Concerns across North Texas communities center on data center location, noise, and significant power and water usage. The Denton City Council is reportedly considering a moratorium, a temporary pause on development, to establish stricter guidelines for these facilities.
Additionally, a half-billion-dollar data center project by White Rose Partners is planned near FM 1385 in Parvin Road, within the Denton County side of Prosper. Prosper's Planning and Zoning Commission removed the project from its agenda to allow for more review time.