Neighbors react after Deep Green withdraws Lansing data center application

Deep Green, a company proposing a data center, has withdrawn its application in Lansing, Michigan. This decision occurred just hours before the Lansing City Council was scheduled to vote on the sale and redevelopment of a city property for the data center's construction. The withdrawal follows considerable public engagement, with 100 people reportedly signing up to speak at the City Council meeting. Councilwoman Nevarez Martinez, who indicated she would have voted against the project, highlighted fundamental concerns about a power plant in Lansing. Martinez also supports a proposed city ordinance that would ban data centers in certain downtown commercial districts, aiming to provide more security against future company proposals. Despite the withdrawal, some residents expressed disappointment with council members who were perceived as not listening to their concerns about data centers, urging continued advocacy. Mayor Andy Shor has yet to comment on the full implications of Deep Green's withdrawal.