An upcoming art exhibition in Fort Worth aims to generate financial support and public awareness for opponents of a massive data center development. Movements4TheSoul, the organizing group, has scheduled the event for Oct. 10 at Weston Gardens, located at 8101 Anglin Drive.
The gathering seeks to raise money for the Fort Worth Environmental Coalition of Communities. This effort follows city council approval last month of an 187-acre site plan for a $10 billion data center proposed by Black Mountain Power. The proposal has drawn significant opposition from local residents.
Lydia Faith, representing Movements4TheSoul, stated that the exhibition intends to immerse visitors in artwork addressing data centers and their influence. She emphasized connecting attendees with the broader movement opposing the Black Mountain Power project.
Faith highlighted concerns regarding water consumption, water quality, air quality, health effects, and rising utility costs associated with such facilities. She also cited noise and light pollution as issues, noting that Fort Worth already contends with substantial air pollution and environmental strain.
If constructed, the facility would sit just blocks from Weston Gardens and adjacent to residential areas, effectively surrounding one neighborhood. Movements4TheSoul utilized drone footage to illustrate the proximity of the planned site to nearby homes.
Faith expressed concern that residents might underestimate the long-term impacts once they realize how close the development will be to their properties. She criticized city leadership for not only permitting but actively promoting the project.
