Data center moratorium
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Public comments (3)
American Lung Association advocacy director urged the pause, citing data centers' power demands, diesel backup generators, and Milwaukee's failing air quality grades and asthma rates.
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE — July 28, 2026 · 2:50:01 →PSL organizer supported the citywide moratorium, noting similar measures in Madison, Dane County, and Sheboygan and promising community pushback against any interim applications.
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE — July 28, 2026 · 2:52:00 →Metcalfe Park Community Bridges deputy director asked why the moratorium wasn't noticed for the August 17 CPC hearing and pledged continued community pressure.
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE — July 28, 2026 · 2:55:41 →News & external sources (3)
Milwaukee joins list of Wisconsin cities putting a pause on data center projects
Milwaukee joins list of Wisconsin cities putting a pause on data center projects WPR
Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approves one-year pause on new data centers
Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approves one-year pause on new data centers WTMJ
Milwaukee committee advances temporary data center pause ordinance
Milwaukee committee advances temporary data center pause ordinance WTMJ