# University of Michigan computing center controversy > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-michigan-computing-center-controversy > Updated: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The University of Michigan, in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory, has proposed a $1.2 billion computing center project near the Huron River in Ypsilanti Township. The planned 100-megawatt facility is intended to support scientific research, including cancer studies, and is expected to create roughly 250 permanent jobs. Local residents and officials have mounted significant opposition to the development. Initial concerns regarding noise pollution, environmental impacts, and land acquisition transparency have escalated into active protests. Community members have specifically cited potential increases in local electric bills and the university’s perceived exemption from local property taxes and zoning regulations. In response to the controversy, Ypsilanti Township has passed resolutions opposing the development and enacted moratoriums on providing water and electrical infrastructure to such data centers. The project’s viability faces further uncertainty due to potential legislative efforts to rescind a $100-million state grant allocated for the facility. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: University of Michigan computing center project faces Ypsilanti Township protests Residents and officials in Ypsilanti Township are protesting a proposed $1.25-billion University of Michigan computing center, citing concerns over taxes, utility costs, and environmental impacts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-michigan-computing-center-project-faces-ypsilanti-township-protests ### 2026-09-10: University of Michigan computing center project faces Ypsilanti Township opposition Ypsilanti Township residents and officials are protesting a proposed $1.2 billion University of Michigan computing center, citing concerns over noise, utility costs, and environmental impacts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-michigan-computing-center-project-faces-ypsilanti-township-opposition --- Cite as: University of Michigan computing center controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-michigan-computing-center-controversy