LEBANON The Leap Innovation and Research District in Lebanon may soon become the site of a new data center, with Meta the parent company of Facebook looking to establish a presence in the research park. The city anticipates that the project could inject millions into the community, although some residents and advocacy groups have expressed concerns regarding its potential impacts.

On Monday, the Lebanon Planning Commission issued a favorable recommendation for Meta's project, which is expected to occupy 1,500 acres within the Leap District. This six-phase initiative is projected to cost approximately $4.8 billion, a development Mayor Matt Gentry (R) believes will secure the future of the Leap District.

"Having a significant both user, but then also capital investment along with it, has a

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