1 data center project in Matthews Town
Who decides here: the Town Council of Matthews Town votes on zoning. The Mecklenburg County may review big projects too.
In Matthews Town
Nearby (within 15 miles)
PowerHouse Charlotte data center campus (University City)
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
122 acres
🕒 June 8, 2026: Charlotte paused new data center projects; this one was already in development and may c…
Proposedabout 9 miles awayAmerican Tower data center near Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
58 acres
🕒 July 2026: The hearing was delayed from June to at least November 2026.
Proposedabout 10 miles awayDigital Realty data center at 725 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
🕒 June 8, 2026: Charlotte paused new data center projects for 150 days; this project was already in the …
Reported in the news, not confirmed yet
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Matthews Town. - 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
Depending on where you live in Matthews Town: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (company) or Union Electric Membership Corp. (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in North Carolina.