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Google's Meadow Point Under Scrutiny | Oakland News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Google’s “Meadow Point” project in San Jose, disguised as a research facility, is sparking concern among locals like retired engineer Kelly Abreu, who say the blueprints reveal a classic data center design — complete with cooling towers and massive energy demands. With San Jose already saturated with data centers, Abreu argues the vague “Research and Development” label may be a tactic to dodge stricter environmental reviews on energy, water, and noise. He insists transparency is vital as California rushes to build more of these facilities — and that hiding their true nature only fuels distrust in a tech hub racing toward unchecked growth. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3dd5f7e444ab6fc5