U-M to host second town hall about proposed data center
The University of Michigan is hosting a second town hall about a proposed data center in Ypsilanti Township, a partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory. The project has drawn significant community opposition due to environmental and ethical concerns, with a protest scheduled to coincide with the event.
The University of Michigan (U-M) is preparing to host a second town hall on October 1, 2026, to discuss its proposed high-functioning data center in Ypsilanti Township, a project in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory. The event, which will include a guided discussion led by U-M officials and a Q&A session, is slated for the Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest and will also be livestreamed.
This proposed data center has encountered considerable resistance from local community members. Opponents have voiced concerns regarding the project's potential environmental and ethical impacts, as well as the involvement of Los Alamos National Laboratory. A press conference and protest organized by a group of community members is planned to precede the town hall, demonstrating the ongoing opposition to the development.