Conshohocken residents pushing back on proposed data center
Residents in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, are actively opposing a proposed data center development at the former Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill site. Dozens gathered to urge community members to attend an upcoming Plymouth Township Zoning hearing to voice their concerns. Residents are worried about potential impacts on health, property values, and the top-rated school district.
Residents in the Conshohocken area of Pennsylvania are mobilizing against a proposed data center development. On a recent day, dozens of individuals gathered on Fayette Street in downtown Conshohocken to rally community support and encourage attendance at an upcoming Plymouth Township Zoning hearing.
The proposed data center is planned for the site of the recently closed Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill on Conshohocken Road. Local residents expressed significant concerns about the project's potential negative impacts, including effects on health, property values, and the highly-rated local school district. A spokesperson highlighted that many people chose to live in the area specifically because of its strong school system, and they fear how the data center could compromise the quality of life for those living nearby.