Project Spring Approved by Tulsa Planning Commission

Google's data center plan moves forward with community input incorporated.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 1:55am

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The Tulsa Planning Commission has given the green light to Project Spring, Google's plan to build a new data center in the city. This comes after the tech giant made modifications to the original proposal based on feedback from the public during a meeting last week.

Why it matters

The approval of Project Spring is a significant development for Tulsa, as it will bring new investment, jobs, and infrastructure to the area. However, the planning process has highlighted the need to balance economic growth with community concerns over issues like screening of mechanical equipment.

The details

Google presented an updated plan for Project Spring that incorporated feedback from the public, such as adding more screening for mechanical equipment to reduce visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The planning commission voted unanimously to approve the revised proposal, paving the way for construction to begin on the new data center.

  • The Tulsa Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Project Spring proposal on January 28, 2026.
  • Google held a public meeting the previous week to gather input on the original data center plan.

The players

Tulsa Planning Commission

The local government body responsible for reviewing and approving development proposals in the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Google

The multinational technology company that is developing the Project Spring data center in Tulsa.

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What they’re saying

“We're pleased that the planning commission recognized the value Project Spring will bring to Tulsa and approved our updated proposal.”

— Google spokesperson

What’s next

With the planning commission's approval, Google can now move forward with the construction of the Project Spring data center in Tulsa.

The takeaway

The approval of Project Spring demonstrates Tulsa's ability to attract major technology investments, while also highlighting the importance of incorporating community feedback into the planning process to address local concerns.