New Jersey city removes data centers from redevelopment plan after backlash

New Brunswick’s city council voted to remove data centers from a redevelopment plan and to reinstate a park requirement for the site, prompting cheers from residents. Footage shared by the Climate Revolution Action Network captured Ben Dziobek running toward a crowd and shouting, "They canceled it!

They canceled it!" Loud cheers followed, and then a chant: "The people, united, will never be defeated!" No data center had yet been proposed, but the possibility raised alarm among locals. City planner Daniel Dominguez said the administration asked the council to amend the plan to remove data centers as a permitted use and to reinsert the prior park requirement.

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