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Data center impact on environment, health among top concerns near Ypsilanti
- Ypsilanti Township residents hold an informational meeting about a proposed data center project tied to UM and Los Alamos.
- Two potential sites were shown: the American Center for Mobility and a 150-acre Textile Road parcel near the Huron River.
- Residents raised concerns about health, environmental impact, and national security related to the project.
- Officials admitted they lack some information while the project is evaluated and a final site is not yet chosen.
- township leaders noted being excluded from some discussions with university and utility leaders.
- The project would host facilities for both UM and Los Alamos, with a $1.2 billion price tag.
- University officials described the facility as a high‑performance computing center focused on AI and research.
- Officials plan another informational meeting after the university’s session to continue community outreach.
- Residents spontaneously researched potential endangered species on the Textile Road site during the meeting.
- Attendees called for clear community involvement before a final site decision is made.
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