Ahwatukee Residents Express Concerns Over Approved 1 Million-Square-Foot Data Center
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Residents in Ahwatukee, AZ, are raising concerns about a planned 1 million-square-foot data center approved two years ago. They claim they were unaware of the implications of data centers at the time of approval.
During a recent meeting, residents voiced worries about noise, pollution, and proximity to residential areas. The developer stated that public hearings were held and that the project includes a park. They assured residents that energy rates would not be affected and that the center would be air-cooled.

Feb 24, 2026, 8:24 PM