Big Tech wants more data centers. Residents in this New Jersey city said not here.
News ClipBusiness Insider·Cranford, Union County, NJ·2/21/2026
Residents in Cranford, New Jersey successfully pushed back against plans to include data centers in the city's redevelopment plans. This reflects a growing trend of local opposition to data centers from residents concerned about their impact on the community.
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Residents cheered when a New Jersey city decided to remove data centers from its redevelopment plan. Data centers are now a flash point in many towns.