Microsoft has abandoned its plan to rezone 244 acres in a rural Wisconsin community after local backlash about the project.
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the community expressed concerns about the project’s secrecy, lack of details, and the fast-paced approval process.
Data centers have prompted concerns across the country for their extensive water and energy usage.
Microsoft has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in a Milwaukee suburbs after community pushback.
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After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.https://t.co/M6qVD5iati
— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) October 8, 2025
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Microsoft announced the change on Oct. 8. That came weeks after Microsoft announced it was the company behind the project —
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