Jackson Data Center Proposal Grows to 230 Acres as Residents Protest Rezoning
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Grace Marion
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
A proposed data center development in Northwest Jackson, Mississippi, has expanded from 190 to 230 acres amid growing local opposition. Residents packed a city hearing to protest rezoning the land, chanting "No data center." The developer, Saxum Investment Company, requested the hearing be rescheduled while the city considers writing data-center-specific regulations. The expansion of the proposal signals the company's continued push forward despite community resistance.
Key quotes
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Some disgruntled Jackson residents made sure the city heard their concerns, nonetheless.
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