The city of Salem, Oregon has publicly disclosed details of a proposed data center project at the Mill Creek Corporate Center after being released from a nondisclosure agreement. The Salem Reporter update provides new specifics about the project's scope and the city's negotiations that were previously withheld from the public. Community members and officials are now able to review and respond to the proposal.
NDA-bound negotiations between cities and data center developers have drawn scrutiny for limiting democratic oversight; Salem's disclosure after NDA release sets a reference point for how cities can eventually bring these deals into public view. The outcome of community and council review in Salem could influence how other Oregon municipalities handle similar agreements.
Named city, NDA disclosure, and specific project location at Mill Creek triggered selection. Although a prior story noted the Salem site pitch, this updated article covers the formal NDA release and new public disclosure, making it a distinct development.