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Walmart Site Reimagined After Data Center Scrub | Milwaukee News
Walmart’s Midtown site is pivoting away from a controversial data center after fierce community backlash over environmental concerns. The developer now plans to move forward with a self-storage facility and relocate the local library — both originally part of the proposal — while shelving the data center. Hundreds rallied to voice opposition, delaying the vote and forcing officials to prioritize neighborhood impact. In a win for housing, a new plan to build 200 affordable apartments on the former parking lot — dubbed Midtown Commons — is gaining momentum, backed by potential city funding…
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