Data center protest in Van Buren Township targets 1-gigawatt proposal

A group of residents in Van Buren Township is planning a protest against a proposed 800,000-square-foot data center that could use up to 3.6 million gallons of water daily. The project, developed by Panattoni Development Co., is expected to go before the township planning commission in February. While the project could bring economic benefits, some residents are concerned about its impact on local utilities, water resources, and climate goals. The township's planning commission will consider the proposal, and the township board will have final say over the facility's application.