Summary
Residents and city officials are fighting a massive 1.1 million-square-foot data center planned by Westlake just 506 feet from Keller homes and Ridgeview Elementary School. They are concerned about constant low-frequency noise, immense water and power consumption, plummeting property values, and a lack of transparency from Westlake.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 16
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential negative impacts on residential property values and increased municipal resource demands.
The developer (Powerhouse/Hillwood) and the Town of Westlake through increased commercial tax revenues.
Keller homeowners in Marshall Ridge and students at Ridgeview Elementary facing continuous noise, environmental disruption, and reduced quality of life.
Mentions & discussions (11)
City Council - Sep 15, 2026
Residents questioned the city's expenditure of taxpayer funds on legal action regarding the proposed Westlake data center development.
City Council - Aug 18, 2026
Residents and city leaders are pushing back hard against a massive proposed data center in Westlake located just feet from Keller homes, prompting the city to authorize immediate legal action.
Keller City Council votes unanimously to take legal action against Westlake in data center fight
Keller City Council votes unanimously to take legal action against Westlake in data center fight WFAA
Judge blocks Westlake vote on controversial data center, granting restraining order to Keller HOA
Judge blocks Westlake vote on controversial data center, granting restraining order to Keller HOA CBS News
Keller promises legal action over planned Westlake data center
Keller promises legal action over planned Westlake data center Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Keller City Council opposes data center in neighboring city, asks for pause
Keller City Council opposes data center in neighboring city, asks for pause CBS News
City Council - Aug 12, 2026
Residents and city officials are fighting a massive 1.1 million-square-foot data center planned by Westlake just 506 feet from Keller homes and Ridgeview Elementary School. They are concerned about constant low-frequency noise, immense water and power consumption, plummeting property values, and a lack of transparency from Westlake.
'Make no mistake: Keller will be heard.' City considers legal action over proposed Westlake data center
'Make no mistake: Keller will be heard.' City considers legal action over proposed Westlake data center Dallas News
Keller mayor promises to consider legal action against Westlake in data center fight
Keller mayor promises to consider legal action against Westlake in data center fight WFAA
Westlake data center plan sparks backlash from Keller neighbors
Westlake data center plan sparks backlash from Keller neighbors CBS News
Westlake's massive planned data center sparks concerns in Keller
Westlake's massive planned data center sparks concerns in Keller NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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