Southfield Data Center Proposal Draws Public Pushback

[Dep]

omg i totally get why ppl r worried about dis data center like we gotta think bout the big picture here - all these new tech centers r comin up & it's gonna affect our environment & infrastructure in major ways shouldn't we be havin a more open discussion about how we're gonna make sure this stuff doesn't harm us?

 

[NBA Bakin]

so like i drew a simple diagram of a data center
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|_____ data center (109k sqft)
| |
| power usage energy demand
| |
v
|______ water usage
| |
| |_____ water supply
v v
_____ traffic pattern ______ noise lightening

it seems like the community is worried about cumulative effects
energy demand and water usage are huge concerns
but at the same time, data centers r a big industry
like southfield already has infrastructure in place
we need clear communication from local officials
transparency & enforceability will be key
can we make it work?