San Gabriel Valley Residents Oppose Puente Hills Mall Data Center Proposal

Residents of San Gabriel Valley are mobilizing against a proposed data center at Puente Hills Mall, citing environmental concerns and lack of representation. Activists have filed information requests and engaged the community to raise awareness about potential pollution and health risks. The coalition aims to prevent the project, emphasizing the need for environmental reports and community input. The initiative reflects broader concerns about corporate exploitation in marginalized communities.

Published Mar 28, 2026

Residents of San Gabriel Valley are organizing against the City of Industry's plan to convert Puente Hills Mall into a data center, which they fear will bring environmental hazards. Since mid-December, community members, primarily immigrants and first-generation residents, have voiced concerns over pollution, increased heat, and health risks.

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Activists have filed Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain details on the zoning changes and also highlighted the absence of interpretation services in city council meetings. The coalition, inspired by successful opposition in nearby cities, is strategizing to prevent the development and raise awareness about potential impacts on marginalized communities. Many residents believe this represents environmental racism and corporate exploitation.