Proposed data center at former Hynix chip plant, west Eugene
Also called: former Hynix plant, 1830 Willow Creek Circle
An unnamed buyer wanted to put a data center in the empty Hynix chip factory in west Eugene. The city said no in September 2026 because the zoning is meant for jobs, and data centers employ few people. The buyer can appeal to the state Land Use Board of Appeals.
Where things stand: City ruled on Sept. 8, 2026 that a data center is not allowed in the site's E-1 zone. Can be appealed to LUBA.
🕒 Latest update (Sept 8, 2026): Eugene's planning director ruled a data center is prohibited in the E-1 zone.
What we know
- 📍 Where1830 Willow Creek Circle, Eugene, Lane County
- 🏢 Companyunknown (unnamed buyer)
- 🌳 Size200 acres
❓ Still unanswered
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- Who is the buyer that wants a data center at the Hynix site? 🙋 I'll find out
- Was the city's decision appealed to LUBA? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- July 2026A lawyer for an unnamed buyer asked the city whether a data center is allowed on the site.
- Sept 8, 2026Eugene's planning director ruled a data center is prohibited in the E-1 zone.
Local votes and rules
✋ Turned down
Eugene's planning director ruled that a data center is not allowed at the former Hynix factory (1830 Willow Creek Circle) under its E-1 Campus Employment zoning. A lawyer for an unnamed buyer had asked. The city said data centers have few workers and may bring noise and water impacts. The ruling can be appealed to the state Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA).
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Data center not permitted under zoning of former Hynix factory, city says · Lookout Eugene-Springfield · Sept 8, 2026
- Eugene rejects data center at former Hynix site · KMTR NBC 16 · Sept 2026
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