Urbana Technology Hub (about 2 million sq ft)

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2026-10-20

City Council voted 4-2 to table a proposed settlement of Thor's federal lawsuit for the second time; the next decision is set for Nov. 3, the same day voters decide a charter amendment banning data centers

Notes: Lead via The Data Center Debate. Thor sued, seeking more than $115 million, after the council passed a 12-month moratorium and repealed the zoning that allowed data centers in March. Under the proposed deal Thor would pay the city up to $50 million, give up tax abatements and pay for an environmental study covering nearby Cedar Bog. The site is at Ohio 55 and U.S. 68.

Upcoming hearings

• 2026-11-03: Voters (general election), Charter amendment to ban building data centers in Urbana
• 2026-11-03: Urbana City Council, Tabled vote on settling Thor Equities' federal lawsuit over the Urbana Technology Hub data center