New data center planned for Glendale spark concerns among residents

The Brief

  • The Glendale City Council unanimously approved a pre-annexation development agreement for a new project featuring two data center buildings.
  • Residents and opponents expressed concerns regarding noise, environmental impacts, and potential interference with nearby Luke Air Force Base operations.
  • The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will review necessary project permits and other project aspects on May 6.

GLENDALE, Ariz. The Glendale mayor and city council voted unanimously to approve a pre-annexation development agreement for a new data center project.

What we know:

The project will feature two data center buildings in Glendale. Developers say the data centers might help store information, such as medical records and national security data.

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