San José has approved 1.6 million sqft of data centers already — with almost no public process.
A historic buildout that could significantly impact air quality, water resources, noise levels, and heat is currently underway, with 1.7 million sqft more in review — yet residents have had almost no say. The City already met with over 50 developers and currently has 34 projects in its data center pipeline.[1]
17 sites across 14 planning applicationsLegend
Circle area is the stated data center floor area. Hover a circle for its file number, floor area and maximum electrical load.
- 630k sq ft
- 400k sq ft
- 150k sq ft
- second address of the same application
- Data center — approved
- Data center — under review
- Large energy use — approved
- Large energy use — under review
Source: City of San José, Data Center and Other Large Energy Use Projects
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San José City Council must exercise proper due diligence by holding a public study session on the cumulative public health impacts of bringing this many data centers online, including impacts on air quality, water, noise, and heat. The public has a right to transparency, accountability, and a meaningful opportunity to understand how development at this scale could affect community health, neighborhood conditions, and long-term quality of life.
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Technical meetings on the Data Center Standards
These meetings discuss the Data Center Standards on the public record. Comments and feedback may be incorporated into the recommendations sent to City Council.
San José Youth Commission
San José City Hall Council Chambers, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San José, CA 95113.
Planning Commission
San José City Hall Council Chambers, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San José, CA 95113.
Community town halls
The place to meet your neighbors, discuss, and work together.
District 9 Town Hall
Kirk Community Center, 1601 Foxworthy Ave, San José, CA 95118.
District 7 Town Hall
Alma Community Center, 136 W Alma Ave, San José, CA 95110.
District 6 Town Hall
First Congregational Church SJ, 1980 Hamilton Ave, San José, CA 95125.
District 10 Town Hall
Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave, San José, CA 95120.
District 5 Town Hall
Veggielution, 647 S King Rd, San José, CA 95116.
City Council decision
Passing an ordinance requires two readings at two meetings. The final decisions on the Data Center Standards will be made at City Council.
City Council — First Reading
San José City Hall Council Chambers, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San José, CA 95113.
City Council — Second Reading
San José City Hall Council Chambers, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San José, CA 95113.
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