East Peoria mayor states city will not permit data center on newly acquired farmland
The City of East Peoria is set to purchase 270 acres of farmland for $5.2 million, with Mayor John Kahl stating the land will not be used for data centers or solar projects. This decision aims to control future development in one of the city's remaining growth corridors.
The City of East Peoria is taking steps to acquire 270 acres of farmland located between U.S. Route 24 and Centennial Drive, at the city's northwestern boundary. The East Peoria City Council is expected to approve the purchase, for which the city won the bid at approximately $5.2 million last month.
According to Mayor John Kahl, while the city views this plot as a prime site for future development and one of the few remaining "available growth corridors," it will not allow the construction of data centers or solar projects on the property. The city believes controlling the future development of this land is in its best interest.