‘Our Rural Culture Under Attack’: Residents Debate 2.2M-Square-Foot Data Center Near Saline

‘Our rural culture under attack’: Residents debate 2.2M-square-foot data center near Saline

SALINE TWP., MI — Concerned about noise, resources and farm land, some oppose a proposed 2.2 million-square-foot computer data center in Saline Township.

Saline Township Board Delays Related Digital Data Center Rezoning Decision to September - The Sun Times News

After a three-hour meeting on Wednesday evening, August 13, 2025, the Saline Township Board voted unanimously to table data center developer Related Digital’s rezoning request for 525 acres north of US-12 and east of Braun Road until its next board meeting on September 10th. Board Supervisor Jim Marion, with assistance from Treasurer Jennifer Zink, did an admirable job providing area residents with opportunities to voice questions and concerns w…