Glendale Commission Backs $10 Billion Project Eagle
The planning board recommended approval for a massive new data center complex near Luke Air Force Base.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Data Centers
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The Glendale Planning and Zoning Commission has voted to move forward with the $10 billion Project Eagle data center. The proposed facility would span 160 acres and feature over one million square feet of space.
Why it matters
The project faces significant public opposition, with 11,000 signatures gathered against the development due to its proximity to residential areas. The site includes 18 gas turbines and substantial propane storage, raising questions about industrial impact in the area.
The proposal includes 18 gas turbines and 450,000 gallons of propane storage to support three one-story buildings totaling over one million square feet. The site is designed to sit 0.4 miles from the nearest residential homes.
The players
Glendale Planning and Zoning Commission
This local government body reviews land use proposals and provides development recommendations to the city council.
Luke Air Force Base
This major military installation provides training for F-35 pilots and maintains operations that require compatible regional land use.
Glendale City Council
The legislative governing body of the city holds final authority over municipal zoning changes and large-scale industrial projects.
The details
The facility is set to be located on a 160-acre plot near Luke Air Force Base, utilizing a closed-loop cooling system to regulate water consumption. The commission reached its decision by first denying a motion to reject the rezoning request before voting to recommend the plan.
Timeline
June 30: Luke Air Force Base issued a letter regarding compatibility conditions.
October 27: The Glendale City Council will hold a final vote on the project.
2026: Planned start of project construction.
2026-2031: Estimated five-year project build-out period.
The Tech Race
Project Eagle signifies a broader shift toward massive, integrated power-and-data hubs designed to meet the extreme energy demands of modern computing. This approach represents a departure from traditional data centers by internalizing power generation within the facility's footprint.
Residents living within 0.4 miles of the site may experience changes in local traffic and industrial activity once construction begins in 2026. The integration of onsite power generation represents a new industrial profile for the area that could influence future zoning decisions.
The takeaway
Large-scale data center projects are increasingly incorporating independent power plants to ensure operational uptime for high-demand computing. Local community members should remain engaged with council proceedings as the project shifts from planning to construction phases.
What happens next
The Glendale City Council is scheduled to hold a final vote on the Project Eagle proposal on October 27.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by abc15 Arizona.
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