More than 40 residents stepped up to the microphone at the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission’s third public hearing for a proposed data center at the site of the since-razed former Nokia, or Alcatel-Lucent, building along the I-88 corridor.

Perceived property value declines, as well as health and noise impact concerns, were shared during the 4-hour hearing at the commission’s Wednesday, Nov. 5, meeting. Because of the amount of testimony shared, commissioners again delayed comment of their own and opted to continue the hearing to the next meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Project proposal has been refined in recent months

Karis Critical Data Centers is seeking several approvals from Naperville officials to construct a singular facility on a 40.87-acre parcel, located at 1960 Lucent

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