Protesters to rally against Allen Park data center before planning vote

Protesters to rally against Allen Park data center before planning vote

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Allen Park, Wayne County, MI·1/8/2026

Protesters are planning to rally against a 26-megawatt data center proposed for Allen Park, Michigan before a planning commission vote on the project. Organizers say data centers create few jobs and can strain energy infrastructure, while the data center company says they are focused on engaging the local community through the planning process.

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- A 45,000-square-foot, 26 megawatt data center is planned for a site on Enterprise Drive south of I-94 and an opening in the first quarter of 2027. - Organizers of a Thursday protest say data centers create few jobs and can strain energy infrastructure. - The proposed Allen Park facility's power us