Google's Meadow Point Under Scrutiny | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Google’s “Meadow Point” project in San Jose, disguised as a research facility, is sparking concern among locals like retired engineer Kelly Abreu, who say the blueprints reveal a classic data center design — complete with cooling towers and massive energy demands. With San Jose already saturated with data centers, Abreu argues the vague “Research and Development” label may be a tactic to dodge stricter environmental reviews on energy, water, and noise. He insists transparency is vital as California rushes to build more of these facilities — and that hiding their true nature only fuels…