Texas City Sold Donated Park Land to Data Center Developer for $10 Million
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Matthew Gault
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Summary
A farming family donated 87 acres of land to the City of Taylor, Texas, in 1999 for $10, with the condition it be used as a public park. In 2025, the city sold the land to data center developer Blueprint for $10 million, planning to build a 135,000 square foot data center. The deal has sparked outrage among residents like Pamela Griffin, whose family has lived near the land for generations and used it recreationally for decades. The situation highlights tensions between community land trusts, municipal development priorities, and the booming data center industry.
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