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News ClipNowKalamazoo·Kalamazoo County, MI

Kalamazoo enacts one-year moratorium on data center development

The Kalamazoo City Commission has enacted a one-year moratorium on the construction of data centers and other high-tech facilities to allow time for officials to develop new zoning regulations. The moratorium, which passed unanimously, will last until August 16, 2027, and includes projects like AI data centers, battery energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency mining operations. This decision aims to address public concerns and ensure appropriate management rules are in place.

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8/19/2026
From cannabis to AI: Proposed Kalamazoo data center sparks questions about the future in Milwood
News ClipSecond Wave Media·Kalamazoo County, MI

From cannabis to AI: Proposed Kalamazoo data center sparks questions about the future in Milwood

A proposal to convert a former cannabis grow facility in Kalamazoo's Milwood neighborhood into an AI data center has sparked community debate. While city staff determined the project aligns with existing industrial zoning, residents are organizing in opposition due to concerns about energy and water usage, noise, and potential job displacement.

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7/6/2026
News ClipNowKalamazoo·Kalamazoo County, MI

Kalamazoo Residents Oppose Potential Data Centers; Area Townships Enact Moratoriums

Residents in Kalamazoo, Michigan, voiced strong opposition to potential data center developments, citing environmental, resource, and safety concerns. This follows Oshtemo and Pavilion townships, and the city of Portage enacting temporary moratoriums. Kalamazoo County is hosting a public panel discussion on data centers to address community questions.

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6/17/2026
City of Kalamazoo clarifies zoning status of potential data center site
News Clip2:06WWMT-TV·Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI

City of Kalamazoo clarifies zoning status of potential data center site

The City of Kalamazoo clarified that no formal data center proposal has been submitted or approved for a former cannabis facility owned by Harbor Farmz. City staff determined that a data center could be permitted under the property's existing M-2 industrial zoning. However, some residents have voiced opposition to the potential project at a recent city commission meeting.

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6/16/2026
City of Kalamazoo no set plan for data center
News ClipWWMT·Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI

City of Kalamazoo no set plan for data center

The City of Kalamazoo has clarified that no formal proposal has been submitted or approved to convert a former cannabis facility into a data center. While existing zoning allows such a use, a formal development proposal would still require a site plan review and public interest in the potential project has already sparked opposition from at least one resident.

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6/16/2026
Cannabis facility in Michigan offered for data center redevelopment
News Clip0:58WWMT-TV·Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI

Cannabis facility in Michigan offered for data center redevelopment

Harbor Farmz in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is offering its cannabis facility for redevelopment into a data center due to the declining cannabis market. The facility already has full zoning approval from the City of Kalamazoo. CEO Michael Ward anticipates positive economic impacts, including job creation, and notes a potential AI data center would use less water and energy than the current farm.

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6/14/2026
This cannabis facility could be repurposed into an AI data center
News Clip2:04WWMT-TV·Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI

This cannabis facility could be repurposed into an AI data center

Harbor Farmz, a cannabis facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is being offered for repurposing into an AI data center due to the oversaturation of the cannabis industry. Founder and CEO Michael Ward claims a data center would use less water and energy than the current farm and benefit the community. The company is now awaiting potential buyers for the site.

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6/10/2026
News ClipWWMT·Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI

Harbor Farmz offers industrial Kalamazoo location for potential AI data center repurposing

Harbor Farmz is offering its industrial cannabis facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for potential repurposing as an AI data center. CEO Michael Ward anticipates strong demand and highlights the site's existing zoning approval and potential for economic benefits. He also claims the repurposed facility would have a lower environmental impact in terms of water and electricity usage compared to new data centers.

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6/10/2026