How Does This Benefit Schools And Local Services?

As a long-term community partner, the project aims to contribute to the strength and stability of Livingston County through local investment and collaboration. The company intends to support the foundation of the community by engaging with local schools, programs, and services that help families thrive, while working with township leaders to ensure growth aligns with community priorities.

Will This Affect Farming In The Area?

No. The Van Gilder Family will continue to farm for generations to come. Farming and technology can grow side by side, creating a balanced future for the township.

Why Is This Happening Here?

• The landowners had their choice of who to pick and hand-selected this project/owner because of their track record/success in other cities across America with similar projects.

• The company parent company will be the end user and become an active member of the community for generations.

• The company team likes this site because there is excess water capacity with the local system.

• This project is not a profit center for their business. The company represents a strong investment in American infrastructure and national security, to keep the country at the forefront of innovation.

• Unlike a typical concrete distribution facility, this project is designed with substantial setbacks and generous green space to naturally blend into the surrounding landscape.

**The alternative is a large, highly visible concrete warehouse with minimal green space**would not provide the same visual harmony or environmental benefits for the community.

Livingston County is uniquely positioned with available land, access to infrastructure,
and a strong community. This gives us a chance to diversify the local economy providing a wider range of future job opportunities. Key features for this site being selected include but are not limited to the following:

● Sufficient water capacity is available near the property
● Sufficient electric capacity in the grid
● Sites proximity to power lines
● Access to skilled labor market for jobs both during construction and operations
● Large site where there are minimal surface water features
    o This allows the company to construct a project with substantial setbacks that are at a minimum double or triple what is required for code compliance allowing for green space that blends the development into the community (the alternative is a concrete distribution facility that you can see clearly from the road with minimum green space)
   o The company’s unbuilt outdoor spaces are dedicated to nature-based solutions and the restoration of native habitat. The company designs their data center campuses to avoid sensitive ecosystems (including wetlands, streams, and other habitats) as much as possible. Acquired properties that may have been degraded by previous uses and areas disturbed by construction activities are targeted for enhancement or restoration per the unique, biodiversity-focused Restoration Plan developed for each Campus.

Will The Community Have A Chance To Participate In The Process?

Yes. Every step requires public hearings, township approvals, and state permits.
Residents will have opportunities to ask questions, raise concerns, and shape the process.

What About Air Pollution?

The company will comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and permitting processes. Air emissions from backup generators are minimized and comply with local air permits; generators typically run only for monthly maintenance/testing and during rare emergency power outages.

Why Should I Support This?

This is where the community truly wins. The benefits are not just numbers on paper. This project would directly improve quality of life for families:

• Better Schools for Kids: Millions in new revenue could mean upgraded classrooms, more teachers, better technology, and keeping programs that might otherwise be cut. Imagine every student having access to modern computers and technology training. This keeps Fowlerville and Howell competitive and ensures students do not fall behind.

• Stronger Services: Fire, police, and EMS will have more funding for staff, equipment, and training. That means faster response times and safer neighborhoods.

• Lower Burden on Residents: This revenue replaces the need for future tax increases. It takes pressure off families while still funding critical services.

• Better Internet and Infrastructure: Data centers rely on cutting-edge internet and power. That means upgrades to broadband and grid reliability, which spill over to homes and businesses across the township. Faster, more reliable internet helps families, schools, and small businesses thrive.

• Local Economy Boost: More jobs, more business for restaurants and trades, and a stronger local economy that keeps young families here instead of leaving for bigger cities.


This project means better schools, better services, better internet, better infrastructure at no extra cost to taxpayers.

The US Founded Fortune 100 Company You Can Trust

A U.S. founded and based Fortune 100 company will develop, own, and operate the new data center here in Livingston County. This project isn’t about generating profits. It’s about strengthening the backbone of the technology millions of Americans use every day. After consulting with partners who have worked with this group on similar developments, local property owners chose them not for the highest bid, but because they’ve proven themselves to be responsible, community-minded neighbors. With a focus on long-term growth, responsible development, and collaboration, this company is committed to becoming a valued member of Livingston County for decades to come.