Developer interested in building a data center in Hubbard Township
Hubbard Township trustees are engaging with a developer interested in building a $2 billion data center on 75 acres, potentially offering the township $10-30 million. The trustees are prioritizing community input and transparency, especially after previously enacting a 12-month moratorium on data centers to review zoning laws. They are considering a public town hall meeting to involve residents in the decision-making process.
Hubbard Township trustees in Ohio are considering a significant data center development and are emphasizing transparency and community involvement in the decision-making process. Trustees Jason Tedrow and Eric Lamb met with an unnamed developer interested in building a $2 billion data center on 75 acres off Route 62, behind the Taylor Winfield building. The developer has offered a substantial upfront payment to the township, estimated between $10 million and $30 million.
The trustees, who previously enacted a 12-month moratorium on data centers after a real estate developer showed interest in January, are keen to avoid leaving the public uninformed. Trustee Lamb expressed concerns about potential future data center proliferation if one is allowed, referring to the "high tension lines that are running throughout our township." Trustee Tedrow also highlighted issues with zoning laws observed during a recent trip to a 9,000-acre data center facility in New Albany, Ohio, where zoning changes limited property owners' rights.
The trustees are discussing methods to ensure community engagement, with Trustee Lamb suggesting a public town hall meeting with the developer. Trustee Monica Baker acknowledged the significance of data centers as a growing industry requiring careful consideration. The goal is to allow residents to weigh the pros and cons of the proposed project.