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The development is facing regulatory or community opposition

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Midwest US

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United States

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North America

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Thor Equities: Milan, Michigan

Lot Size: 522 acres

A $1 billion data center is proposed for over 800 acres in Augusta Township, Michigan, near Milan, by Thor Equities. Despite the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial, the Augusta Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the rezoning of the 522 acres (from Agricultural/Residential to General Industrial) in July 2025. This decision allowed the project to proceed to the next phase.

Residents strongly oppose the project, citing concerns over massive water and energy consumption, noise, light pollution, and the loss of rural character. A local resident group, Protect Augusta Charter Township (PACT), launched a petition drive to challenge the Board's rezoning decision and put the issue to a voter referendum.

Officials and proponents support it for the substantial economic benefits, including $1 billion investment, up to 1,500 construction jobs, and increased tax revenue for public services.

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14.41 miles	Panattoni: Detroit, Michigan	Panattoni’s "Project Cannoli" in Van Buren Township is a massive data center development planned for 282 acres between Haggerty and Hannan roads.
14.55 miles	Panattoni: Detroit Expansion	Panattoni’s "Project Cannoli" in Van Buren Township is a massive data center development planned for 282 acres between Haggerty and Hannan roads.
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14.67 miles	US Signal: MI03 Bldg-3	US Signal is planning a 27,500-square-foot Phase IV, bringing the total MI03 Campus footprint to 87,500 square feet.
14.69 miles	US Signal: MI03 Bldg-2	US Signal is planning a 35,000-square-foot addition for Phases II and III of MI03 data center campus in Van Buren.
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18.87 miles	Cloverleaf: Monroe, MI	Data center developer Cloverleaf is pursuing a new campus in Michigan, seeking to acquire township-owned land for a data center adjacent to the I-75 in Monroe County.
18.93 miles	Cloverleaf: Monroe 2	This planned facility is part of Cloverleaf's Monroe Campus in Michigan.
19.01 miles	Cloverleaf: Monroe 3	This planned facility is part of Cloverleaf's Monroe Campus in Michigan.
19.12 miles	Cloverleaf: Monroe 4	This planned facility is part of Cloverleaf's Monroe Campus in Michigan.

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Augusta Township residents resist Thor Equities' plans

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Operating Company

Thor Equities is a leader in the development, leasing and management of office, industrial, laboratory, residential, hotel and mixed-use assets in premier urban locations worldwide. The company operates in major cities around the globe and has a property portfolio totaling $20 billion with a development pipeline in excess of 50 million square feet. Thor has a strong presence on three continents and in addition to its US holdings, the company has assets in European gateway cities including London, Paris, Madrid, and Milan, and is the largest developer in Mexico through its Latin American division with a development pipeline of over 18 million square feet. Thor maximizes returns for institutional investors by recognizing a property’s potential, reducing operating expenses, increasing tenant satisfaction, leveraging market trends to maintain a long-term competitive edge. For more information, visit www.thorequities.com.

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