Developer abandons data center plan near Ann Arbor

Developer abandons data center plan near Ann Arbor

News ClipCrain's Detroit Business·York, Washtenaw County, MI·4/29/2026

Sansone Group has abandoned its data center plan in York Township, Michigan, near Ann Arbor. This decision came after York Township officials refused to alter a previous development agreement for the 412-acre property.

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Missouri-based developer Sansone Group has terminated its plans for a data center in York Township, near Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company announced its withdrawal from an agreement to purchase 412 acres of land designated for the project. The decision follows a refusal by York Township officials to alter a previous development agreement pertaining to the properties. This action by local authorities effectively blocked the path forward for the proposed facility, leading to the developer abandoning the data center initiative in the area.