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Dallas Market Hall could be demolished for data center project
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
A proposal is being considered to demolish the Dallas Market Hall, a major event venue, to construct a large-scale data center campus. The plan, which is still in early stages and requires city approval, highlights the intense real estate and power demand driven by the growth of artificial intelligence.
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AI's demand for power and space is now displacing major urban real estate, not just industrial sites. The physical constraints on compute are becoming a primary cost driver, even in city centres.
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