CyrusOne and Wixom Develop Data Center Ordinance Amid Community Concerns in Michigan

CyrusOne is advancing a data center project in Wissous, Essonne, while Wixom, Michigan, is drafting an ordinance to address community concerns regarding data centers, particularly focusing on water usage and financial requirements. The ordinance aims to mitigate issues faced in nearby townships by implementing siting restrictions to reduce noise and vibration impacts on residential areas. Public hearings on the draft are forthcoming as Wixom explores its capacity to accommodate data centers.

Published Mar 20, 2026

CyrusOne is developing a data center in Wissous, Essonne, initiated in 2020, amidst local concerns about transparency and community impact. In Wixom, Michigan, city officials are drafting an ordinance to address data center issues, focusing on water usage and financial requirements to protect residents.

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The ordinance aims to prevent challenges experienced in Howell and Saline Townships, where significant opposition has arisen. Proposed measures include siting restrictions to minimize noise and vibration impacts on residential areas. Wixom’s existing infrastructure may accommodate data centers, with hearings on the draft ordinance pending.