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flag Urbana approved a 12-month halt to new data centers over environmental and infrastructure concerns, delaying a $1B project near schools and nursing homes.

flag The Urbana City Council approved a 12-month moratorium on new data centers, including a proposed $1 billion facility by Thor Equities and CyrusOne near Ohio 55 and U.S. 68, citing concerns over environmental, water, energy, and infrastructure impacts. flag The 6-1 or 7-1 vote followed public opposition, including a petition with over 4,000 signatures and concerns about proximity to schools and nursing homes. flag The pause allows time to assess regulatory, ecological, and economic effects. flag Meanwhile, other major data center projects continue elsewhere, including Amazon’s $4 billion plan in Delaware and a $1.3 billion facility in Springfield set to open in early 2026.

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