Palm Beach County Commission to Vote on Project Tango AI Data Center
Palm Beach County commissioners are set to vote on 'Project Tango,' a controversial hyperscale AI data center near Arden. The vote proceeds despite a recent lawsuit against the developer, with a judge ruling to allow the commission to proceed. The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission has recommended denying the project due to community concerns about water, sound, and environmental impacts.
Palm Beach County commissioners are scheduled to vote on the controversial 'Project Tango,' a hyperscale AI data center proposed near the Arden community. The vote is set to proceed despite a lawsuit filed against the developer, after a Palm Beach County judge ruled that the commission could move forward with the decision. A large public turnout is expected for the vote.
This proposal dates back to 2016 when the commission initially approved a plan for a warehouse and data center space. However, in December 2025, developers sought to expand this plan into a hyperscale data center, leading to community pushback and multiple postponements of the final decision. Two weeks ago, the Palm Beach County Zoning Commission recommended that the full commission deny the project.
Residents, including the Western Palm Beach County Alliance, have voiced concerns over the data center's potential impacts on water resources, sound pollution, and the environment. While not entirely against data centers, the Alliance demands the developer substantiate claims of minimal impact. The developer and opponents are preparing to present their cases to the commission, emphasizing the significance of this upcoming vote.