Developer withdraws controversial El Segundo data‑center proposal after packed public hearing

Jul 10, 2026

After more than 50 people raised concerns about noise, water, greenhouse‑gas emissions and the age of the 2002 EIR, the applicant for a proposed five‑story, ~237,000 sq ft data center said he would withdraw the application; staff and consultants had recommended the planning commission recommend approval to council based on an addendum to the 2002 EIR.

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The developer of a proposed five‑story, roughly 237,000‑square‑foot data center at 750 North Nash told the El Segundo Planning Commission on July 9 that he would withdraw his application after an extended public hearing featuring dozens of residents and several environmental groups who urged a full, new environmental impact report.

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