📢 COMMUNITY ALERT: Proposed Data Center – “Project Taurus”

Location: 1565–1625 High Tech Way (Garden of the Gods Rd)
City Case: DEPN-26-0039
Public Meeting: April 7, 5:30 PM (Hyatt Place, 503 W Garden of the Gods Rd)

 

⚠️ What’s Being Proposed

A development plan modification is being fast-tracked by City planners to allow a large-scale data center at the former Intel site near Garden of the Gods Road.

The property is owned by 3G Venture II, the same group that previously operated a Bitcoin mining facility at this location, which generated years of noise complaints from surrounding neighborhoods.

The new proposal includes:

• Extensive external generators and cooling systems

• Significant power and water demands

• Industrial-scale mechanical equipment near residential neighborhoods

 

📣 TAKE ACTION NOW (DEADLINE: APRIL 7, 2026)

Residents have a short window to speak up before decisions are made.

👉 Send an email to the City Planner by April 7, 2026
👉 Attend the public meeting (April 7, 5:30 PM)
👉 Share this with neighbors — many have NOT been notified

Even a simple message matters.

You can write your own (even just: “I oppose this project”)
OR use the sample below.

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🚨 Why Residents Are Concerned

1. History of Noise Problems

• Previous operations at this site produced constant, high-decibel noise

• Residents described it as a “24/7 freight train” shaking homes

• Noise levels exceeded city limits

2. Major Noise from Data Center Equipment

• Equipment can reach 85–100 decibels EACH

• Far above safe residential levels

3. Heavy Water & Energy Use

• Data centers can use hundreds of thousands of gallons of water daily

• Increased demand may raise costs and strain infrastructure

4. Lack of Transparency

• Missing details on:

  • Equipment

  • Noise mitigation

  • Fuel types

• Residents asked to comment before full information is available

5. Environmental & Health Concerns

• Noise, air, and light pollution

• Potential impacts on children and neighborhood livability

6. Limited Public Notice

• Some nearby residents report no notification at all

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To:  Austin.Cooper@coloradosprings.gov

 

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Subject: Public Comment – Project Taurus (DEPN-26-0039)

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To City Planning Staff,

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I am writing to express serious concerns regarding the proposed data center development (Project Taurus) at 1565–1625 High Tech Way.

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This proposal raises significant issues for surrounding neighborhoods, particularly Chelsea Glen, Mountain Shadows, Pinon Valley, and Holland Park.

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First, this site has a documented history of excessive noise from prior operations under the same ownership. Residents endured years of disruption, with noise levels exceeding city limits and impacting quality of life. It is deeply concerning that a more intensive industrial use is now being proposed at the same location.

Second, data centers are known to generate continuous high-decibel noise from generators, cooling systems, and mechanical equipment—often far exceeding acceptable residential levels. Without strict mitigation, this will negatively impact nearby homes 24/7.

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Third, the project’s water and energy demands are substantial. In a region already facing water constraints and rising energy costs, it is unclear why such a resource-intensive use is being prioritized without transparent analysis of its long-term impacts.

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Additionally, there appears to be a lack of detailed information provided to the public regarding:

• Equipment types and placement

• Noise mitigation measures

• Fuel sources (diesel vs. cleaner alternatives)

• Water usage and waste

• Grid impacts and cost burdens on residents

Before any approval is considered, I respectfully request that the City require:

1. Relocation of all exterior mechanical equipment away from residential neighborhoods

2. Installation of comprehensive noise mitigation (barriers, insulation, quieter equipment)

3. Prohibition of diesel generators in favor of cleaner energy sources

4. Independent, third-party monitoring of noise, air, and light pollution with public reporting

5. Full disclosure of projected water usage and energy demand

6. A clear plan ensuring residents are not burdened with infrastructure upgrade costs

At a minimum, this project should not move forward until full transparency and enforceable protections for surrounding neighborhoods are in place.

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Thank you for your consideration.

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Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Neighborhood or “Concerned Resident”]