乔利特批准在农田建设大型数据中心项目, 2028年建成,预计将带来数百个就业机会和数百万美元的税收. Joliet approved a major data center project on farmland, set for 2028 construction, expected to bring hundreds of jobs and millions in taxes.

乔利特已经批准了795英农田的第一阶段大型数据中心项目, 为可能成为伊利诺伊州最大的数据中心铺平道路. Joliet has approved the first phase of a major data center project on 795 acres of farmland, paving the way for what could become the largest in Illinois. 该项目由PowerHouse Hillwood Holding LLC领导,计划于2028年开始建设,包括多达24建筑的计划. The development, led by PowerHouse Hillwood Holding LLC, is set to begin construction in 2028 and includes plans for up to 24 buildings. 预计该项目将在30年内产生1. 3亿美元的房地产税,创造700个永久工作位和7,000-10,000个建筑工作点,并为当地基础设施提供高达1亿美元. The project is expected to generate $310 million in property taxes over 30 years, create 700 permanent jobs and 7,000–10,000 construction jobs, and contribute up to $100 million toward local infrastructure. 城市的附加条件协议包括基础设施,服务和社区利益方面的承诺, 并对确保负责任发展进行监督. The city’s conditional annexation agreement includes commitments on infrastructure, services, and community benefits, with oversight to ensure responsible development. 投票结果为8比1通过, 在长时间的公开会议之后, The vote passed 8 to 1, following a lengthy public meeting with strong community engagement and concerns over environmental impacts.