Information on Proposed Data Center

From Ypsilanti Township:

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We share your concerns about the University of Michigan’s proposed “data center” project at Bridge Road and Textile Road, and we want to assure you that the Township is actively working to protect our residents.

The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees has unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-23, formally opposing the proposed location. We are demanding that the University relocate the project to a more suitable site, one that does not pose risks to our residents, infrastructure, or natural resources. We have recommended the American Center for Mobility (the former General Motors site) as a more appropriate alternative. We are also urging state and federal officials to support this effort.

Although the University is exempt from Township zoning laws and does not pay property taxes, we are using every available tool to push back and advocate for our community. We have called on the University to meet directly with residents in a public forum within Ypsilanti Township and are actively following up to ensure this happens. The Township is actively following and asking questions regarding this project.

January 14th Data Center Informational Session YouTube Video

January 28th Data Center Informational Session YouTube Video

Informational Session Presentation Slides

Contact Michigan Representatives

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
Senator Elissa Slotkin
Senator Jeff Irwin
Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Representative Jimmie Wilson Jr.

U of M Resources

Members of the University of Michigan community and the general public are welcome to submit video or written public comments to the Board of Regents that will be reviewed prior to the next meeting on February 19, 2026. An online form will be made available on the UM Board of Regents page from 9:00am on February 12, 2026 - 5:00pm on February 16, 2026.

The University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory are collaborating to create a new facility for high-performance computing and AI research in Washtenaw County focused on science, energy, and national security. Find the latest information and frequently asked questions regarding the proposed data center on Textile at Bridge Road: High-performance computing facility with Los Alamos National Laboratory

Contact UM Board of Regents