Hanton City Data Center Project
Sector: Data Center • Location: Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States
Source: The Providence Journal
A proposed large data center development in Smithfield, Rhode Island, on the site of a former 17th-century colony. The project is a partnership between Revity and Smithfield property owner Ralph Branca, aiming to build a data center in a new business park. The proposal has sparked political debate over economic benefits, environmental impact, and energy use. Developers are lobbying for a 30-year s
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Data Center, Commercial
- Location
- Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Providence Journal
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Description | A proposed large data center development in Smithfield, Rhode Island, on the site of a former 17th-century colony. The project is a partnership between Revity and Smithfield property owner Ralph Branca, aiming to build a data center in a new business park. The proposal has sparked political debate over economic benefits, environmental impact, and energy use. Developers are lobbying for a 30-year sales tax break to make the project viable, while local officials consider a moratorium on data center development. |
Original sector | Technology |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Rhode Island |
City | Smithfield |
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Source | The Providence Journal |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Data Center, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-23 |
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