# Little Rock residents decry datacenters as 'redlining' as projects loom

Activists and residents in Little Rock are protesting two proposed datacenters, calling the siting a form of "very real redlining" that targets a predominantly Black neighborhood with industrial development. They argue the projects bring pollution and displacement risks without delivering local benefits. The dispute underscores broader concerns about how tech infrastructure can deepen racial and environmental inequities.

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- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/datacenters-little-rock-arkansas) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:15 GMT