Developers respond to community concerns over Project Tango data center

Developers behind the Project Tango AI data center, part of the Central Park Commerce Center in Palm Beach County, recently held a webinar to address a range of community concerns. The project, slated for land already approved for industrial zoning and adjacent to significant power infrastructure, has drawn criticism from residents of the Arden community and parents of Saddle View Elementary School over potential impacts. Project Tango developer Ernie Cox, along with acoustical engineer Mark Bastasch, presented site plan adjustments, including moving the data center building 2,000 feet away from homes. They claimed internal equipment housing and strategic placement of noisy components would keep sound levels below 50 decibels. On water usage, developers stated the data center would consume only 5,000 gallons per day through a closed-loop system, significantly less than the Arden community's daily usage, and would not use evaporative cooling like the nearby FPL power plant. While developers assured no impact on electric bills, concerns about reduced property values in Arden and western communities were met with a statement emphasizing thoughtful design, setbacks, buffering, and the replacement of existing heavy industrial uses with a modern business park. Despite these assurances, community opposition persists. The Palm Beach County commissioners are scheduled to discuss the data center at their meeting on April 23rd, with the project still undergoing multi-agency review. Developers estimate a 2-5 year timeline for completion.