Housing & Development · Page, AZ
Page Residents Oppose Proposed $10 Billion Data Center
The City Council of Page, Arizona, approved the sale of 500 acres near Horseshoe Bend for a proposed $10 billion mega data center, though zoning and other approvals are still needed. In July, residents voted out the mayor amid backlash over the land-sale approval. Opponents cite concerns about air pollution from backup generators, noise exceeding 90 decibels, light pollution, cooling-system chemicals, and heat islands, while the Data Center Coalition says existing regulations limit impacts. The issue has become a flash point in Arizona's competitive 1st Congressional District race between Jay Feely (R) and Amish Shah (D), with the state attorney general calling for a pause on new approvals.