Fort Worth OKs $10B data center site plan with more green space, distance from homes

Fort Worth OKs $10B data center site plan with more green space, distance from homes Courtesy | Fort Worth City Council on YouTube Fort Worth City Council gave the green light on a site plan for a $10 billion data center that has garnered criticism and backlash from residents. Mia Hall Fort Worth council member The most important part is to provide the site plan that is least intrusive on the people that it's going to be the most proximate to. Nicole Lopez Environment reporter The site plan accounts for 187 acres of the project headed by Black Mountain. Two council members requested to amend the zoning item's language to reflect a maximum distance requirement of 300 feet between homes and the data center. While some residents voiced their support for the new plan, citing increased job opportunities and tax dollars for local schools. Emerald Khan Local business owner Fort Worth is a city where large investments and small enterprises grow together. Others urged council members to delay the vote until after the city's newly formed Data Center and Infrastructure Commission provides regulations crafted by its members. Ambika Sharma Community activist If we're going to make investment in soliciting expert opinions and expert suggestions, let's wait for those suggestions. The 187-acre blueprint includes four buildings that will serve as the data center's campus. The four buildings now account for just over a million square feet in ground space and are separated from homes with trees and green space.