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Data center project · Wayne County, Michigan

Raeden data center at former McLouth Steel site

Paused by moratorium · A 100-megawatt data center in an existing industrial building, blocked by a city moratorium that the developers are challenging in U.S. District Court.

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Status
Paused by moratorium · as of March 9, 2026
Location
West Jefferson Avenue, former McLouth Steel property, Gibraltar · Wayne County
Status note
City adopted a one-year moratorium; the developer sued in federal court.
Power
100 MW
Developer and team
Raeden; Cal Realty
Evidence
News reports; primary records not yet obtained
Size class
50 MW or more (tracker scope)
Map position approximate, from the reported address or area. Updated Oct. 17, 2026.

Updates, newest first

  1. Aug. 2026 Raeden and Cal Realty sued the city in federal court, arguing the moratorium targets an application filed before it. (Planet Detroit, Aug. 25, 2026)
  2. March 9, 2026 Gibraltar City Council adopted a one-year blanket moratorium on data centers after Raeden filed a site plan. (Planet Detroit, March 11, 2026)

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