Lakeland Equity Group

Data Center Signal is tracking 18 clips about Lakeland Equity Group data center developments across 1 states, including OH.

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News ClipHoodline·Westlake, Cuyahoga County, OH

Westlake Freezes Data Center Approvals for Six Months, Though None Exist Yet

Westlake City Council unanimously adopted a six-month temporary moratorium on new data center approvals to allow time for updating zoning codes, despite having no existing facilities. This action follows similar measures in other Northeast Ohio communities evaluating zoning, energy, and water impacts. The Ohio Governor also paused data center sales tax exemptions statewide amid scrutiny of the industry's impacts.

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9/7/2026

News ClipNews 5 Cleveland WEWS·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

Cleveland City Council advances three-month pause on new, standalone data center projects

Cleveland City Council's utilities committee has voted to advance a three-month moratorium on new standalone data center projects. The legislation, which aims to create new zoning regulations and a regulatory framework, is scheduled for a full council vote on July 15. This decision comes amid ongoing debates about data center impacts and local opposition in areas like Slavic Village.

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6/25/2026

News Clipthelandcle.org·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

Power pause: What the proposed one-year ban on new data center permits means in Cleveland

Cleveland Councilmember Charles Slife has introduced legislation for a one-year moratorium on data center permits, citing concerns about massive power and water consumption, environmental impact, and limited job creation. This proposal comes after the City of Cleveland rejected a $1.6 billion data center bid from Lakeland Equity Group, with business groups like Greater Cleveland Partnership opposing the moratorium as short-sighted.

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5/28/2026

News ClipSpectrum News·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

City of Cleveland joins growing list of communities considering data center moratoriums

Cleveland is considering a one-year data center moratorium, proposed by Council Member Charles Slife, to update zoning codes for data centers. This comes amidst opposition from residents and a coalition against a proposed $1.6 billion project by Lakeland Equity Group, whose initial permit application was rejected due to incompleteness. A statewide coalition is also working on a ballot initiative for a data center construction ban.

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5/23/2026

News ClipNEOtrans·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

Cleveland’s proposed Data Center moratorium in a race against time, technology

Cleveland City officials are proposing a moratorium on new data center permits to allow time to update outdated zoning codes and address concerns about utility costs and environmental impacts. Developers are racing to get projects approved before the moratorium can be enacted, with one project from Lakeland Equity Group already denied due to incomplete plans, and H5 Data Centers planning an expansion.

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5/15/2026

News ClipCleveland Magazine·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

Cleveland Denies Permit for $1.6 Billion Slavic Village Data Center

The city of Cleveland denied the permit for the proposed $1.6 billion Slavic Village data center. The project, put forth by Lakeland Equity Group, envisioned a 150-megawatt campus across three buildings on 35 acres. The land is currently owned by Morabito Enterprises.

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5/15/2026

News ClipNEOtrans·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

Cleveland data center application rejected, developer weighs options amid proposed moratorium

A data center application by Lakeland Equity Group in Cleveland's Slavic Village was rejected due to incompleteness, surprising the developer. This occurred as the Cleveland City Council is considering a moratorium on new data centers, driven by concerns over environmental impact and utility costs. Lakeland is evaluating its next steps.

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5/15/2026

News Clip0:58WKYC Channel 3·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

Cleveland rejects permit application for $1.6B data center in Slavic Village

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced the city's rejection of a permit application from Lakeland Equity Group for a proposed $1.6 billion data center in the Slavic Village neighborhood. The mayor expressed serious concerns about hyperscale, standalone data centers in residential areas.

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5/14/2026

News Clip0:58WKYC Channel 3·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

City of Cleveland rejects permit for $1.6B data center

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced the city's rejection of a permit application from Lakeland Equity Group for a proposed $1.6 billion, 35-acre data center in the Slavic Village neighborhood. The city expressed "serious concerns about hyperscale, standalone data centers in neighborhoods" as the reason for the denial.

zoning government

5/14/2026

News ClipWKYC·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

City of Cleveland rejects permit for $1.6B data center in Slavic Village

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced the city has rejected Lakeland Equity Group's permit for a proposed $1.6 billion, 35-acre data center in the Slavic Village neighborhood. The mayor cited serious concerns about the impact of hyperscale, standalone data centers on neighborhoods. Lakeland Equity Group had highlighted the project's economic benefits and minimal disruption.

zoning government opposition

5/14/2026

News ClipNews 5 Cleveland WEWS·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

City of Cleveland says no to data center in Slavic Village

The City of Cleveland rejected a permit application from Lakeland Equity Group for a proposed $1.6 billion data center campus in Slavic Village, citing missing drawings. The rejection comes amid discussions by the Cleveland City Council to consider a moratorium on new data centers and concerns from Mayor Justin Bibb regarding such developments in city neighborhoods. Ohio lawmakers are also forming a committee to study the broader impacts of data centers across the state.

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5/14/2026

News ClipSignal Cleveland·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

Cleveland rejects Slavic Village data center permit

The City of Cleveland has rejected a permit application for a $1.6 billion data center in Slavic Village, citing concerns from Mayor Justin Bibb about hyperscale facilities in residential areas. The rejection was based on a zoning review failure. Additionally, a Cleveland City Council member has introduced legislation for a one-year moratorium on new data centers, which is currently under discussion.

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5/14/2026

News ClipWOSU Public Media·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

Cleveland rejects permit for hyperscale data center in Slavic Village

Cleveland has rejected a permit for a proposed $1.6 billion hyperscale data center in the Slavic Village area, citing concerns from the mayor and public outcry. This decision follows the introduction of legislation for a one-year moratorium on data center permits to assess zoning codes and environmental impacts. The proposed data center would have required 150 megawatts of power.

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5/14/2026

News ClipCleveland 19 News·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

City rejects permit application for proposed data center in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood

The City of Cleveland rejected a permit application for a proposed hyperscale data center by Lakeland Equity Group in the Slavic Village neighborhood. The project faced significant opposition due to concerns about its high power and water consumption, leading to the introduction of a moratorium ordinance by a city councilman. Local officials are actively working on policies to address environmental and utility cost concerns related to data center developments.

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5/14/2026

News ClipNews 5 Cleveland WEWS·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

Cleveland's mayor has 'real concerns' as data center proposal surfaces in Slavic Village

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has expressed "real concerns" about a proposed $1.6 billion data center campus in the Slavic Village neighborhood. Lakeland Equity Group has filed a permit application for the project, which came as a surprise to city officials and residents. Cleveland City Council is considering a moratorium on new data center projects until May 2027, as communities across Ohio grapple with regulating these developments.

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5/8/2026

News ClipNEO-trans Blog·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

More details emerge on Cleveland data center

Lakeland Equity Group is proposing a $1.6 billion, 150-megawatt data center in Cleveland's Slavic Village. The developer is rushing to get plans approved before Cleveland City Council can pass a proposed moratorium on data center construction. City officials, including the Mayor, have expressed opposition to the project due to environmental concerns and the adequacy of current zoning laws.

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5/7/2026

News ClipCleveland Magazine·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

Cleveland’s Largest and Most Expensive Data Center May Rise Near Slavic Village

Developers are proposing a $1.6-billion, 150-megawatt data center campus in Cleveland, Ohio, near Slavic Village. The project, which would be the city's largest, is being developed by Lakeland Equity Group on a 35-acre site. This development faces potential restrictions from a proposed Ohio constitutional amendment aiming to prohibit data centers exceeding 25 megawatts, which may appear on the November ballot.

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5/6/2026

News ClipNEO-trans Blog·Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

$1.6B data center planned in Cleveland

Lakeland Equity Group has proposed a $1.6 billion, 150-megawatt hyperscale data center campus on a 35-acre site in Cleveland's Slavic Village, formerly owned by Morabito Enterprises. This major project is poised to be one of Cleveland's most expensive private developments. However, it faces a potential statewide ban via the proposed Ohio Prohibition of Data Center Construction Amendment, which seeks to prohibit data centers exceeding 25 megawatts.

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5/6/2026