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Multiple municipalities in Michigan have enacted temporary moratoriums on data center developments due to concerns about planning and community impact. Northville approved a 12-month moratorium to examine zoning amendments, while Springfield Township implemented a 180-day pause for proper planning.

Saginaw City Council is set to vote on a six-month freeze, responding to concerns about infrastructure impacts. Additionally, Saline City Council will vote on a similar moratorium to study data center regulations.

Meanwhile, Oakland University is collaborating with Fairmount Properties to build a 26-megawatt data center, relocating its current facility, and Microsoft is pursuing a $1 billion data center in Lowell Township. The Department of Defense is also seeking proposals for AI data centers on military land. These actions reflect growing local resistance and regulatory scrutiny of data center projects.