City leaders clarify no data center is coming to Orange
City leaders in Orange, Texas clarified that an item on the city council agenda regarding data centers is a presentation, not a proposal for a new data center. The session aims to educate council members and residents on data centers to prepare for potential future development inquiries. The misunderstanding had caused concern on social media.
City leaders in Orange, Texas, clarified that an upcoming city council agenda item concerning data centers is a presentation, not a proposal for new development. The announcement came after social media discussions showed public misunderstanding, with some residents believing a data center proposal was imminent.
Mr. Kelvanoff, the Director of Community and Planning for the City of Orange, emphasized that the informational session aims to educate council members and residents about data centers, including their pros and cons and how other Texas cities are addressing them. The goal is to ensure the city is prepared if approached by developers in the future. Kelvanoff also noted his belief that Texas will eventually surpass Virginia in data center capacity.