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Residents ask Oak Park council to watch a proposed Southfield data center's regional impacts
Oak Park City Council · December 16, 2025
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Summary
Public commenters asked whether a proposed data center in neighboring Southfield could affect Oak Park's water, electrical supply and runoff; council and staff said they need more details and have not completed an independent assessment.
Several residents used the public comment period to raise concerns about a proposed data center in adjacent Southfield, asking whether Oak Park has examined potential impacts on regional water, electricity and stormwater systems.
Dana Braxton told council she had heard Southfield is considering a large data center near 11 Mile and Inkster (the…
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