Ashville Council Rejects 400-Acre Annexation for EdgeConneX Data Center, Focuses on CEDA Agreement Update
The Ashville Village Council voted 4-2 to reject a proposed 400-acre annexation for the EdgeConneX data center, prioritizing local control and farmland preservation. The decision allows EdgeConneX to retain its existing 200 acres within the village while emphasizing the need for collaboration with South Bloomfield and Harrison Township to manage regional growth and update the CEDA agreement, which has been under revision for nearly two years.
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Ashville Village Council voted 4-2 to reject a proposed annexation of 400 acres for the EdgeConneX data center project, citing local control, farmland preservation, and regional cooperation. The decision does not affect the 200 acres already owned by EdgeConneX within the village.
Council members stressed the necessity of collaboration with South Bloomfield and Harrison Township to manage growth in northern Pickaway County. Concerns about external development pressures from Columbus were raised, highlighting the need for the updated CEDA agreement, which has been in revision for nearly two years.
The agreement aims to protect local residents and farmland. Following the meeting, officials reiterated the importance of ongoing discussions and cooperation to address future growth challenges.
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