Colorado Springs City Council Votes on Project Taurus Data Center

The Colorado Springs City Council votes Thursday, September 17, 2026, on appeals seeking to halt Project Taurus, a proposed data center developed by the tech firm Raeden. The facility is planned for the site of a former Intel microchip manufacturing plant off Garden of the Gods Road and Centennial Boulevard. While the city planning department approved the application in June and the Planning Commission denied initial appeals in July, two groups have escalated their challenges to the council.

Opponents, including the community group Integrity Matters, allege that Raeden misled the public regarding power usage by discussing 300 megawatts with the city while announcing only 50 megawatts. The group also claims the developer failed to conduct sufficient independent studies on low-vibration sounds. Raeden denies these claims, stating power discussions occurred before formal agreements were finalized.

The project has further faced scrutiny over a conflict-of-interest waiver granted to the lobbying firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, which represents both the city and Raeden. Mayor Yemi Mobolade and Raeden CEO Jason Green maintain that all protocols were followed and no special concessions were made. The hearing will take place at the Pikes Peak Center, where public testimony is limited to 120 speakers. Both the city and the challengers have indicated they may appeal the council's ruling in district court.