Lansing-Area Officials Begin Public Discussions on Potential Data Center Site
Lansing-area economic development officials are adopting a new, transparent approach to siting data centers, initiating discussions for a potential 423-acre development near Holt in Delhi Charter Township. This method emphasizes early community engagement through public meetings and an advisory group,…
Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Battle Creek, MI, October 27, 2026 —
Lansing-area economic development officials are beginning discussions about a potential data center development on 423 acres near Holt in Delhi Charter Township, using an approach that puts community engagement early in the siting process.
The proposed method includes public meetings and an advisory group. Officials are aiming to address public opposition associated with past development practices described as secretive. The summary of the initiative does not identify the specific past projects or describe the concerns raised by residents.
The development remains potential, and the information provided does not establish that a project has been approved or that construction is planned. It also does not identify a developer, property owner, project cost, proposed schedule, or the specific location of the acreage beyond its proximity to Holt in Delhi Charter Township.
Details about the advisory group—including its membership, role, and whether it has been formed—were not provided. The timing and format of the public meetings, as well as how community input would inform decisions about the site, are also unclear.
The stated shift is toward discussing a possible data center site with the community earlier, rather than relying on a process perceived as secretive. The available information does not specify what additional steps officials may take or whether the discussions will lead to a formal proposal. For now, the acreage and general area have been identified, while the project’s status and next steps remain unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by Kelly House on bridgemi.com, see more information here.
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