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Construction is underway on a new datacenter in Denver's Elyria Swansea neighborhood, Sept. 5, 2025.

A doctor works at a low-income health clinic in north Denver.
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Julie Mote stands near the Viña Apartments building where she lives in Denver's Elyria Swansea neighborhood. Sept. 9, 2025.

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The Viña Apartments building in Denver's Elyria Swansea neighborhood, Sept. 5, 2025.

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Construction is underway on a new datacenter in Denver's Elyria Swansea neighborhood, Sept. 9, 2025.

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Construction on a new datacenter is underway near Elyria Park in Denver's Elyria Swansea neighborhood, Sept. 5, 2025.

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Construction on a new datacenter is underway near Elyria Park in Denver's Elyria Swansea neighborhood, Sept. 9, 2025.

A community activist stands near a data center construction site.
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