Website launched for proposed Urbana data center

Thor Equities has launched a website to provide public information regarding its proposed $1 billion data center project in Urbana, Ohio. The company claims the project would generate over $3 million in annual revenue for the city and dedicate more than $2.8 million yearly to Urbana City Schools. The development comes amidst significant local government action and public concern. Urbana city leaders have instructed their law director to draft a resolution aimed at undoing the current zoning for the site, located near the intersection of SR-55 and US Route 68. This move could potentially restrict the data center's development. Residents attending a recent city council meeting reiterated their apprehensions, citing potential negative environmental impacts and concerns about spiking utility prices. The city currently has a yearlong moratorium in place, which allows leaders additional time to evaluate the data center proposal before making a definitive decision.