New Developments

  • The University of Michigan has selected a 144-acre site in Ypsilanti Township for the development of a research computing center in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Updates

  • Representing Kathryn Haushalter of Saline Township, attorney Ellis Boal sent a letter to the Michigan State Tax Commission asking them to deny a tax abatement for the 250 acre data center project under development in the Washtenaw County community. In his letter, Boal argues the Saline Township Board of Trustees failed to complete a crucial step needed for the facility to qualify for the requested tax break.
  • The City of Wixom is taking steps to update its zoning ordinances amid a 180-day data center moratorium, MLive’s Peg McNichol reports, noting that more work is needed before the changes are finalized.

News of Note

  • Marshall Mayor Scott Wolfersberger confirmed to WWMT News Channel 3 that Marshall Police contacted members of city council, alerting them of a credible threat made against them due to an ongoing debate over a proposed data center. The council approved a one-year moratorium on new data center developments at its Aug. 3 meeting.
  • The Detroit News’ Max Bryan, Julia Cardi and Anne Snabes examine the steps Detroit-area towns are taking to strengthen their zoning policies to address data centers.