Vantage Data Centers Aurora Campus (Project Trident), in order
What happened with this project, oldest first: the stages it reached, what the county and its cities decided, and every dated step on the record. Each entry links its source.
4 events, June 15, 2026 to October 27, 2026. Also on the record, under the month each belongs to: 1 statement and 4 lines that are not events of their own. The facts, newest first: the record; the place: Colorado.
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2026 4 events
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Decision · Brighton (city)
In Brighton, Adams County (CO), Brighton City Council and local residents debated municipal data center siting, utility infrastructure load, water consumption, and zoning rules during the June 15, 2026 session. youtube.com (opens in a new tab)
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Also in September 2026: 4 lines that are not events of their own
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Decision · Commerce City (city)
Commerce City Council will hear first reading of ordinance putting 6 month moratorium on data center site development on Monday denver7.com (opens in a new tab)
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Decision · Commerce City (city)
During the six month pause, if accepted, the city will not be able to approve any data center development plans or applications until March 2027. denver7.com (opens in a new tab)
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Decision · Commerce City (city)
Commerce City council will consider a six month moratorium on approving data center development plans or zoning applications. denver7.com (opens in a new tab)
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Decision · Commerce City (city)
Commerce City passes six month pause on accepting new data center applications cbsnews.com (opens in a new tab)
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Decision · Brighton (city)
The Brighton City Council voted unanimously to adopt a one year moratorium on data center development cpr.org (opens in a new tab)
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approved
During the October 26, 2026 Aurora City Council hearing on data center restrictions, council members reviewed a letter from the Project Trident developer offering to explore alternative sites for the approved 860,000 square foot facility in Green Valley Ranch if the city paused new rules for 90 days. auroragov.org (opens in a new tab) primary source
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proposed · Moratorium rejected
Aurora City Council voted 6 to 5 on October 27, 2026 against suspending council rules to reconsider a moratorium on new data center applications, falling one vote short of the seven votes required despite Mayor Mike Coffman reversing his August stance to back a pause amid neighborhood pushback over Project Trident. [3]
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Also in October 2026: 1 statement
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Statement · Mike Coffman, Mayor of Aurora, Colorado
The proposed 860,000 square foot Trident Data Center near homes in Green Valley Ranch should be stopped, and Aurora must enact strict setback, noise, and closed loop water rules before approving new facilities. CBS Colorado (opens in a new tab) trade press
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