Kimley-Horn

Data Center Signal is tracking 6 clips about Kimley-Horn data center developments across 3 states, including FL, MI, MN.

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News Clip2:58Northern News Now·Hermantown, St. Louis County, MN

Hermantown council unanimously passes AUAR review for proposed data center

The Hermantown City Council unanimously adopted the final environmental review, known as an AUAR, for Google's proposed data center. Supporters cited economic benefits and changes made in response to public input, while opponents called for a more comprehensive environmental impact statement; a vote on Minnesota Power's transmission line was postponed.

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10/6/2026

News ClipThe Oakland Press·Lyon, Oakland County, MI

Lyon Township postpones decision on data center project

Lyon Township has postponed a decision on the Project Flex data center after the developer, Walbridge, withdrew its current application to submit a new site plan. Local opposition has intensified, leading to a new proposal from developer Verrus, which includes $10 million in community investments and neighborhood protections. The project, already approved by the planning commission last September, faces continued scrutiny over its environmental impact and resource usage.

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7/13/2026

News ClipWinter Haven News Chief·Lakeland, Polk County, FL

Lakeland data center still under review. City staff raise concerns

A proposed hyperscale data center in Lakeland, Florida, is undergoing city staff review and faces significant challenges. Concerns include current zoning incompatibility, high power and water demands, and environmental risks in a flood zone. City staff believe the project is not aligned with the area's development vision.

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6/3/2026

News ClipWinter Haven News Chief·Lakeland, Polk County, FL

Lakeland data center developer cancels review meeting. What's next?

Legal representatives for a proposed Lakeland data center, Ryan Companies U.S. Inc., canceled a preliminary review meeting with the city's Development Review Committee after receiving a 13-page report with numerous staff questions and concerns, particularly regarding electricity and water usage. The project, named "Project Swan," requires future applications for annexation, land-use designation, and zoning, which would trigger a formal public review process. City officials acknowledged prior public advocacy and emphasized future opportunities for public input.

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6/3/2026

News ClipFOX 13 Tampa Bay·Lakeland, Polk County, FL

Lakeland residents question environmental impact of proposed 'Project Swan' data center

A proposed 550,000-square-foot data center, dubbed 'Project Swan,' in Lakeland, Florida, is facing strong community opposition due to concerns about noise, water and energy usage, and environmental impact. Residents voiced their concerns at a city commission meeting, though the project is still in a preliminary stage with further approvals pending.

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6/2/2026

News ClipWinter Haven News Chief·Lakeland, Polk County, FL

Proposed Lakeland data center 'nowhere near' scale of Fort Meade site

A proposed 600,000-square-foot data center in southwest Lakeland, Florida, has sparked public opposition and surprised city commissioners who were initially unaware of the plans. The conceptual site plan was submitted by Kimley-Horn for Ryan Companies U.S. Inc., with concerns raised about water and electricity consumption. City staff has scheduled a Developer Review Committee meeting with the developer.

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5/29/2026