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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Spartanburg County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Data Center Development Moratorium
Three development agreements are headed through the process: a high-performance computing center on S. Pine Street and data centers on Tyger River Industrial Drive and near Jones Road (~137 acres). These deals shape where large industrial-tech facilities land and what the county gets in return.
Valara Data Center Air Emissions and Public Health
Residents and environmental attorneys raised concerns that the proposed Valara data center's natural gas generators could emit harmful levels of formaldehyde and fine particulate matter. The developer countered that the project will fully comply with state environmental permits and utilize advanced emissions controls.