Why Did Prosper Reject a $580 Million Data Center? What It Means for Homeowners

 

Prosper's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 on September 1, 2026 to recommend denying a $580 million data center known as Project Tomahawk, after residents raised concerns about power consumption, water use, and noise. Days later, the developer withdrew the proposal entirely, and the Town Council never voted on it.

 

've had more than one client ask me lately if a data center might end up next to their new construction home in Prosper. Fair question, because it's happening all over North Texas right now as tech companies chase cheap land and power near the DFW grid. But Prosper just showed that isn't automatic.

Project Tomahawk was a proposed $580 million data center on about 37 acres near FM 1385 and Parvin Road. On September 1, Prosper's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend denying it. Neighbors showed up in force to ask hard questions about noise levels, how much power the facility would pull, and how much water it would use, despite the developer's promises that both would be minimal. A little over a week later, the developer pulled the plug entirely. The Town Council never even got to vote.

I think this matters for anyone buying or selling in Prosper right now, and honestly, across Collin County. Data centers aren't going away. They're some of the biggest commercial deals happening in North Texas because of our power grid and open land. But this vote tells me something important: local zoning boards are actually listening to residents, and public pushback can still win, even against a project with hundreds of millions of dollars behind it.

If you're a seller near a proposed commercial or industrial site, this is exactly the kind of local news you want your agent tracking, not just for pricing but for how to talk about it with buyers. And if you're a buyer, it's a good reminder to ask your agent what's zoned nearby, not just what's built.

This isn't the first big project debate Prosper has had this year, and it won't be the last. Growth here is happening fast, and how the town balances it is going to shape property values block by block for the next decade.

If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Prosper, reach out to Christina Money. I'd be happy to help you understand what's happening in the market and what your options are.

FAQ:

Q: What was Project Tomahawk in Prosper, Texas?
A: Project Tomahawk was a proposed $580 million data center planned for about 37 acres near FM 1385 and Parvin Road in Prosper.

Q: Did Prosper approve the data center?
A: No. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend denial on September 1, 2026, and the developer withdrew the project shortly after. The Town Council never voted on it.

Q: Why did residents oppose the Prosper data center?
A: Neighbors raised concerns about noise levels, power consumption, and water use, despite developer assurances that both power and water impacts would be minimal.

Q: Are data centers common in Collin County right now?
A: Yes. Rising demand for computing power has made North Texas, including Collin County, a target for large data center proposals, though local approval isn't guaranteed, as Project Tomahawk shows.