Bessemer approves rezoning of 914 acres for 'Project Marvel' data center

The Bessemer City Council has approved the rezoning of an additional 914 acres for "Project Marvel," a proposed data center campus. The land, owned by Logistic Land Investment LLC, will transition from agricultural to light industrial use, expanding the project's overall footprint. City officials and project leaders state that this rezoning will not increase the number of planned data center buildings (18 structures) but will allow them to be distributed across a larger area. They claim this redesigned plan will create more open space, establish wider buffers between the development and homes, and move construction further from the proposed Northern Beltline corridor, addressing compatibility concerns and public feedback for long-term economic growth. However, some nearby residents continue to express unresolved concerns regarding the project's potential impacts on water resources, wildlife, noise levels, and local infrastructure, seeking clearer answers from developers and city leaders.