Proposal for Data Center Development Near Detroit's Coleman Young Airport

A 14.4-acre data center is proposed for eastern Detroit near Coleman Young Airport, following an RFP issued by the city. The site, currently city-owned, has a history of industrial use. Details on the project's capacity and developer remain undisclosed. The Detroit City Council has passed a resolution for a potential moratorium on data center developments to study their impact, which could affect the proposal.

Published Mar 27, 2026

A proposal for a 14.4-acre data center near Detroit's Coleman Young Airport has emerged following a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the city last October. The city seeks redevelopment proposals across various sectors, not limited to data centers.

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The site is city-owned and previously served industrial purposes. Details regarding the data center's capacity, developer, and purpose are currently undisclosed. The Detroit City Council has passed a non-binding resolution urging Mayor Mary Sheffield to consider a temporary moratorium on data center developments for impact studies. If enacted, Detroit would join other Michigan localities that have imposed similar measures.