Forsyth County’s planning and zoning board is dealing with a proposed 12 million square foot data center, which signals a very large-scale compute facility potentially relevant for AI workloads.
The board approved related rezoning, which keeps the project moving forward from a land-use standpoint.
A final decision on the data center itself was delayed, highlighting lingering concerns or information gaps around impact, likely including power, noise, and traffic.
At this size, the facility would require substantial power and cooling capacity, putting real pressure on local grid, water, and substation planning if AI GPU clusters are involved.
Vendors and operators eyeing this site will need clear commitments on electrical infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and long-term energy pricing before any meaningful AI build-out.
Local hesitation tells me communities are still wrestling with what hyperscale AI-ready sites mean for their tax base, environment, and quality of life.
Worth clicking through for any additional details on infrastructure scope, power plans, and the developer behind the project.
Source: Forsyth P&Z approves rezoning, delays data center decision on 12M square ft. facility
