Tracked data-center and large-development projects in Stark County — what's confirmed, what's only developer-stated, and what's still unverified, each with a source. Part of the “Data Center Economy” tracking Stark Civic Monitor is building out.
Alliance City Council restricted future data centers to I-2 industrial zones (7-0, mid-June 2026), then passed an 18-month moratorium denying permits for 'AI data centers' citywide (5-1, July 6, 2026, Mastroianni dissenting). A Mastroianni/Cherry-led subcommittee is now researching conditional-use standards, with its first public workshop held Sept 1, 2026. Mayor Andy Grove has said at least one company has already expressed interest in bringing a data center to the city.
Panattoni's 240-megawatt, 100+-acre data center along Faircrest Street SW, with Amazon confirmed by local officials as the operator. Perry Township, Canton, and Stark County all approved a 75%/30-year property tax abatement (Perry gets $2.75M upfront) between March and June 2026. Construction is underway, with about 670 trade workers expected during the build. On September 1, 2026, four residents sued in Stark County Common Pleas Court, alleging Perry Township's noise ordinance and tax-exemption approval both violated Ohio law and the Open Meetings Act - allegations not yet ruled on by any court.
Panattoni-proposed data center on former Ford Motor Co. industrial land in northeast Canton. Facility size, power capacity, and end user are not yet publicly established; developer held a public open house Aug 18, 2026.