Does city of Janesville data center moratorium matter in vote on GM/JATCO referendum?
The Gazette examines whether Janesville’s recently enacted data center moratorium will affect the Nov. 3 referendum concerning redevelopment of the former General Motors/JATCO site. The article presents public responses and broader context about zoning and redevelopment at the vacant south-side property.
The Gazette is examining the relationship between Janesville’s recently enacted data center moratorium and the Nov. 3 referendum on the future of the former General Motors/JATCO assembly plant site. The story is the first in a three-part series presenting residents’ responses to questions about the ballot measure.
The vacant property has also been the focus of a community workshop on updates to city zoning regulations and redevelopment discussions involving the GM/JATCO site. The article considers whether the moratorium could affect the referendum or potential future redevelopment of the property.