GREENSBORO COMMUNITY EDUCATION SESSION: Proposed Data Center Development

Join the Bingham Park Environmental Justice Team, New Hope Community Development Group, Inc., New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and the Greensboro NAACP for a community meeting about a proposed data center development in Greensboro, including its potential environmental and economic impacts and what it could mean for the surrounding community.

Community Meeting Details
Date: Monday August 31st, 2026
Time: 6pm
Location: New Hope Missionary Baptist Church | 306 S. English St. Greensboro, NC 27401
Focus: Data Center education, environmental and economic impacts and community action

A Hyperscale A.I. Data Center – What are they?

– A massive warehouse facility built to house computer servers used for: Data storage, Data analytics, Generative AI, Streaming services
– Facility Size: < 10,000 sq. ft.
– Housing: 5,000 or more computer servers

Why Should I Be Concerned?

There is a Hyperscale Data Center linked to an approved East Greensboro project:
– The “Dream Center” Project
– Location: Gateway Research Park (2901 Gate City Boulevard)
– Size: 10-20 Megawatt, scalable to 100 Megawatt
– Potential Environmental and Quality of Life Concerns: Noise Pollution (constant hum between 60-80 decibels), Air Pollution (Gas emissions from 24/7 use of diesel generators), Massive Demand on Local Water and Electricity Resources (Risk draining local water supply; while overwhelming existing power supplies.), Little to no real or sustainable job creation, Increased Utility Costs (Estimate ratepayer increases of up to 20% by 2027. Example: 80% of Duke Energy’s proposed rate increase is in anticipation of data centers.)

What Can I Do to Learn More or Voice My Concerns?

– Join District 1 and District 2 City Council Members and the Coalition of Concerned Greensboro Residents to Demand a Moratorium on future Data Center Projects.
– Write and/or Call Your Local and State lawmakers (Greensboro City Council, Guilford County Commissioners)
– Speak Out (in-person or online) at City Council and/or County Commissioner Meetings
– Submit Letters to the Editor voicing your concerns.
– Attend the August 31st Community Education Session.
– Elect Local and State Candidates this Fall that Support a Moratorium and are willing to fight for YOU!!!