News Summary
The Taylor City Council has unanimously supported plans for a new $1 billion data center by Blueprint Projects on Carlos G. Parker Boulevard. This 135,000-square-foot facility will enhance local revenue and property tax contributions, despite community concerns over environmental impacts and transparency. A demonstration was held by residents prior to the council meeting, highlighting their worries. City officials plan to engage the community further through a comprehensive planning process while the project is set to proceed.
Taylor, Texas – The Taylor City Council voted unanimously to approve plans for a new data center project proposed by Blueprint Projects (BPP), marking a significant $1 billion investment in the area. The 135,000-square-foot facility will be located on the southeast side of the city, specifically on Carlos G. Parker Boulevard, situated between MLK Boulevard and the railroad tracks.
The land for the data center was acquired from the Taylor Economic Development Corporation at a cost of $10 million. City officials have indicated that BPP possesses the legal right to construct the facility, while the Taylor City Council’s jurisdiction is limited to the design approvals for the building and surrounding streets. The property’s industrial zoning has been in place for over three decades, which supports the development’s legality.
This project is anticipated to generate at least $30 million in revenue for the city, with officials noting that it will significantly benefit both the city and the local school district through substantial property tax contributions. In addition, the city council has offered tax incentives, including a 10-year, 50% tax rebate on tangible property associated with the development.
Community Concerns
Prior to the city council meeting, a peaceful demonstration occurred, where local residents voiced their environmental concerns and frustrations about the perceived opaqueness of BPP’s communication regarding the project. In response to community feedback, the city commissioned an environmental impact study, although the results have yet to be fully made available to the public.
Development Timeline
Discussions regarding the data center commenced in early 2024, culminating in a finalized agreement between Blueprint Projects and the Taylor Economic Development Corporation in August 2024. The development is anticipated to unfold in three phases, with each phase comprising approximately 45,000 square feet. BPP is also engaged in a comparable data center project in Georgetown, Texas, with expectations of a $360 million capital investment by the year 2027.
BPP has indicated confidence in the project’s prospects, claiming to have secured letters of intent from potential tenants aiming for full occupancy, along with ongoing discussions concerning pre-leasing agreements.
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- KXAN: Taylor Council Discusses Data Center
- Wikipedia: Taylor, Texas
- KVUE: Residents Opposed to Data Center
- Google Search: Taylor Texas Data Center
- Community Impact: Taylor Strikes Data Center Deal
- Google Scholar: Data Center Development
- The Hill: Greene on Data Center Water Usage
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Data Center
- Connect CRE: Taylor Incentive with Data Center Developer
- Google News: Taylor Data Center Opposition
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