Microsoft data center proposal to be discussed by Lowell Township Planning Commission

News Clip0:2513 ON YOUR SIDE·Lowell, Kent County, MI·7/13/2026

Microsoft is discussing its proposed data center in Lowell Township at a planning commission meeting. The meeting will address the design and environmental impacts of the project. Many residents have expressed concerns about the long-term effects on the community.

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Microsoft is presenting details regarding the design and construction of its proposed data center in Lowell Township, Michigan. The discussion is taking place during the Lowell Planning Commission meeting at Lowell Middle School, starting at 6 PM.

The meeting follows a canceled session last month where Microsoft was expected to present the project's environmental impacts. The proposal has drawn significant criticism from many community members, who are concerned about the long-term effects the data center could have on Lowell Township.