Smokestacks to server farms. Data center fights feel so personal | Opinion
Residents of Stark County, Ohio, are actively opposing a proposed data center development by Panattoni in Perry Township and the City of Canton, raising concerns about energy, water, and land use. Local officials are demanding measurable community benefits from the project, reflecting a broader sentiment that data centers must serve the local population. The article contrasts this resistance with past industrial development, highlighting the personal nature of the current conflict.



