Deep Green withdraws request for data center

Deep Green, a European developer, has officially withdrawn its request to rezone multiple properties at the intersection of Kalamazoo Street, South Cedar Street, and Larch Street in Lansing, Michigan. The proposed data center project faced significant public opposition and was unlikely to secure the necessary six votes from the Lansing City Council to pass. This decision effectively settles the debate over the data center's arrival in Lansing for the time being, as no vote will now take place. Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, who publicly supported the project, expressed appreciation for Deep Green's interest in Lansing as a potential location. While acknowledging his personal support, he also valued the feedback from Mid-Michiganders, both for and against the data center. City Council President Peter Spadafore also supported the project, stating he understood public concerns but believed the data center offered an interesting opportunity to use a societal resource and potentially offset utility costs. Community reaction from across Mid-Michigan is still being gathered following the withdrawal of the controversial proposal.