by Carolyn Classen, blogger

PROJECT BLUE PUBLIC HEARING #2

July 31 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

“There will another meeting sponsored by Tucson City Mayor and Council to hear from the public their concerns about the proposed data center in Tucson.

If you missed the first meeting, you can watch the entire meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw1Bs_SwuIQ

News coverage of the first meeting:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6JwHG1dbc0”

Carolyn’s note: first info meeting held on July 23 at Mica Mountain HS. Watch AZPM Press Room segment of July 25, 2025 on these proposed date centers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hzWFK1JJak&list=PLSqm7j7SiXzGOZxNFUhkifAU8qOyS-b1O&index=1

UPDATE 7/28/25: This meeting is now virtual, NO LONGER at Catalina High School.

“More Public Meetings Set for Project Blue

“Due to a high level of community interest in Project Blue, two more community meetings have been scheduled to accommodate as many people as possible.

Representatives from the City of Tucson, Tucson Electric Power, and Project Blue developer Beale Infrastructure will share information and answer community questions regarding the project. 

The first meeting was held Wednesday, July 23, at Mica Mountain High School, and the next meetings will be held:

Virtual Meeting

Thursday, July 31
5-7 p.m.
Join via Teams

In-Person Meeting:

Monday, Aug. 4
5-7 p.m.
Tucson Convention Center
Grand Ballroom
260 S. Church Ave., Parking in Lot B

“Project Blue is the proposed development of a data center campus within the City of Tucson. The initial project is intended to be located on a 290-acre parcel owned by Pima County, west of Houghton Road, north of Brekke Road.

To learn more about the project, including water and energy supply information, follow the links below.

Watch the meeting from July 23 

City of Tucson Project Blue information

Pima County Project Blue FAQ

Questions and comments about Project Blue can be submitted via email at ProjectBlueInfo@tucsonaz.gov. “