Flower? Power? NIMBY

There is an old saying: "Buy land, because they want to build a data center there."

HaHa, the Tech Bros won't be rubbing elbows in Barrington Hills because the Village rejected a proposal to build a data center:

$2 billion data center proposal in Barrington Hills withdrawn

This comes on the heels of a u-pick flower farm that was also shut down by the Village:

Barrington Hills couple faces uphill battle to keep flower farm open to public

For the record: "Barrington Hills is a community where landowners determine how they enjoy their land." And: "A community low in legislation and high in property rights, Barrington Hills residents can indulge their passions and interests at home."

Property Freedoms - Village of Barrington Hills

Provided, apparently, those passions and interests involve firearms:

Property Freedoms - Village of Barrington Hills

Note to DHS Ops: Barrington Hills would be a location tailor-made for your new ICE Detention Facility. Just Sayin!