Oklahoma towns pause data center developments amid resident noise concerns
By
Chantelle Navarro
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Summary
A growing number of cities in central Oklahoma are halting new data center developments due to resident concerns about noise and disruption. Edmond City Council has unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on data center applications, while The Village is also considering similar action. Residents across the state have voiced worries based on experiences in other areas where data centers have been loud and disruptive to communities.
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· 3 pulledEdmond City Council unanimously voted in favor of a six-month moratorium on data center applications.
Residents across the state have said they are concerned as data centers continue to pop up around the country.
In those areas, people said the facilities have been loud and disruptive, and that's bringing the worries here.
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