Dates for public meetings about data centers in Springfield have been set. The City of Springfield will host a session August 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 2431 N. Glenstone. Another is planned for September 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Library Center’s Hatch Auditorium, 4663 S. Campbell.
The scheduled meetings are being held during an administrative delay on any potential data center developments.
The goal, according to the city, is to give residents a chance to share their vision for Springfield’s future and to provide input as a new, long-term policy framework is considered. City Manager David Cameron said in a statement that a policy framework is needed to help the city evaluate any future projects…