1 data center project in Flint City
Who decides here: the City Council of Flint City votes on zoning. The Genesee County may review big projects too.
In Flint City
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Flint City Council voted 7-1 to stop data center permits, site plans and building for one year while the city reviews its zoning rules.
June 8, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Flint City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Consumers Energy Co. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Michigan.
🙋 Open tasks here
- Which company is looking at Buick City? Trackers name Hillwood, but this is not confirmed by the city.
- Would the site's ongoing pollution cleanup allow a data center?