Western Hospitality Partners

Data Center Signal is tracking 17 clips about Western Hospitality Partners data center developments across 3 states, including IL, PA, KY.

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government88%

zoning71%

legal41%

electricity41%

environmental41%

water29%

announcement24%

moratorium18%

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Project Green Mountain sound study turns up volume on data center concerns

During a three-hour conditional use hearing, representatives for the proposed Project Green Mountain data center campus in Archbald, Pennsylvania, asserted that the seven-data center project would comply with local noise regulations. However, borough officials and community opponents raised concerns about changing equipment, vibrations, and the narrow margin of error in preliminary sound studies. The Archbald Borough Council did not reach a decision, and testimony will continue at a future hearing.

zoning opposition environmental government

6/20/2026

News Clip2:56The Chicagoland Journal·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

Pekin, Illinois, data center project canceled after developer withdraws

The proposed Pekin data center project in Illinois has been canceled after developer Western Hospitality Partners withdrew from its agreement to purchase land. City leaders, who had opposed the project, stated that the termination avoids a legal dispute and allows the city to pursue other development opportunities for the property. Officials now plan to seek new proposals for the land, involving residents in the process.

opposition government announcement

5/13/2026

News ClipWCBU Peoria·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

Pekin Data Center Project Terminated by Developer

A data center project by Western Hospitality Partners (WHP) planned for Pekin's Lutticken Farms property has been terminated. The developer withdrew from the agreement, leading to the project's cancellation amid strong local opposition and city council's disapproval. The city will return $85,000 in earnest money to WHP.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water government legal

5/12/2026

News Clip0:26WMBD News·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

Western Hospitality Partners cancels data center plans in Pekin

Western Hospitality Partners has officially canceled its plans to build a data center in Pekin, Illinois. This decision comes after months of fierce opposition from local residents and prior to a vote by the Pekin City Council, which was already against the proposal.

opposition government announcement

5/12/2026

News ClipPeoria Journal Star·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

'It's done': Developer withdraws Pekin data center proposal

Developer Western Hospitality Partners has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in Pekin, Illinois, influenced by strong local opposition and the city's desire to terminate the deal. The developer also requested the return of its $85,000 deposit. This mirrors a previous instance where the company pulled a project in Kentucky after facing community opposition and a moratorium.

opposition government moratorium

5/12/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Two data center hearings set for next week in Archbald

Archbald, Pennsylvania, is holding multiple conditional use hearings for two proposed data center campuses, Project Green Mountain and Wildcat Ridge. Residents are fiercely opposing both projects, citing concerns over electricity, water consumption, and quality of life. The Archbald Borough Council is continuing to hear testimony from developers and the public.

zoning opposition electricity water government announcement

5/5/2026

News ClipWVIA Public Media·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Fast Track no more: Pa. kicks Archbald data center campus off permit program

Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro's administration has removed Project Gravity, a proposed data center campus in Archbald by Archbald 25 Developer LLC, from the PA Permit Fast Track Program. This decision was made due to the developer's lack of responsiveness and transparency regarding the $5 billion project. The data center campus, which is also facing opposition from local groups, still needs final land development approval from the borough.

government zoning opposition

5/1/2026

News ClipWEEK | 25 News Now·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

Pekin puts 11-month pressure on data center developers to finalize contract

Pekin City Council has given Western Hospitality Partners 11 months to finalize a contract for a proposed data center on the 1,000-acre Lutticken Property before requiring additional due diligence funds. Residents continue to express concerns regarding economic and property value impacts, while the developer still needs to file a zoning change application for the agricultural land.

zoning opposition government

4/29/2026

News ClipWCBU Peoria·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

Pekin wants an answer from data center developer

Pekin city officials are urging developer Western Hospitality Partners to decide on a proposed data center project, which faces significant local opposition and requires a re-zoning of agricultural land. The city council has publicly expressed disapproval of the project, and any re-zoning request would involve public comment before a likely denial.

zoning opposition government legal

4/28/2026

News ClipWKUHerald.com·Franklin, Simpson County, KY

Kentucky communities grapple with data center zoning proposals

Kentucky communities are grappling with data center proposals, leading to zoning amendments, public opposition, and legal challenges. While Warren County amended its zoning to prepare, Franklin in Simpson County saw a preliminary data center plan approved despite local protests and a subsequent lawsuit. Moratoriums have been enacted in Oldham County and Ashland due to concerns over infrastructure strain, utility costs, and environmental impact.

zoning opposition environmental government legal electricity water moratorium

4/7/2026

News ClipThe Community Word·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

WCBU: Pekin data center deal effectively dead now

The Pekin City Council has effectively halted a proposed data center project by Western Hospitality Partners on the Lutticken Farm property, citing significant community opposition and concerns. Mayor Mary Burress announced the decision, which was met with applause and led to the cancellation of a planned town hall meeting. The project lacked sufficient support from the council members.

opposition government moratorium environmental electricity water legal

3/27/2026

News Clip0:5225News WEEK-TV·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

Battle over Pekin data center may wind up in court

The City of Pekin, Illinois, is preparing for a potential breach of contract lawsuit from developer Western Hospitality Partners. This follows Mayor Mary Burus's announcement that the city would not proceed with a data center project, despite having a signed contract with the developer. The city attorney states the contract did not guarantee outcomes of future council votes on zoning or redevelopment.

zoning opposition legal government

3/26/2026

News ClipWCBU Peoria·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

Attorney tells Pekin City Council its votes will determine ultimate fate of controversial data center

The Pekin City Council is deliberating the future of a proposed data center project by Western Hospitality Partners (WHP) after the mayor announced the city would not move forward. The city attorney is providing guidance on the legal process to potentially void the contract, emphasizing that zoning and site plan approvals are critical and currently lacking. Public and council opposition remains strong.

zoning opposition legal environmental

3/24/2026

News Clip1470 & 100.3 WMBD·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

Battle over Pekin data center may end up in court

Pekin city officials are bracing for a potential lawsuit from developer Western Hospitality Partners (WHP) after Mayor Mary Burress announced the city would not proceed with a data center project. The decision followed resident concerns over environmental impacts, noise, and electricity strain, despite an existing contract with WHP. City Attorney James Vasselli confirmed the contract had no guarantees regarding council votes on rezoning or site plans, and while the city is protected from punitive damages, individual council members could be sued.

legal opposition government environmental electricity zoning

3/24/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Archbald hearing reveals Project Green Mountain’s ties to other data center

A public hearing for Project Green Mountain in Archbald, Pennsylvania, revealed strong links to Western Hospitality Partners, the developer behind Project Gravity. Residents voiced strong opposition to the proposed data center campus, which requires a conditional use approval from the Archbald Borough Council and involves significant power and water usage.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity water

3/20/2026

News ClipThe Community Word·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

WCBU: Data center will not be built in Pekin

The City of Pekin, Illinois has decided to end its proposed agreement with data center developer Western Hospitality Partners. The Pekin City Council is expected to vote to legally terminate the agreement at its next meeting on March 23. The data center project faced strong opposition from the community.

zoning opposition government electricity

3/16/2026

News ClipWCBU Peoria·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

One more step needed in Pekin's decline of a data center project

The City of Pekin, Illinois has announced that it will no longer consider having a data center built in the community. Mayor Mary Burress made the announcement at a city council meeting, which was met with thunderous applause from the audience. The city council is expected to vote to legally end its proposed agreement with data center developer Western Hospitality Partners at its next meeting on March 23.

announcement opposition

3/10/2026