Timeline
A decade of approvals, omissions, and community action — from the original Arden approval in 2015 to the upcoming April 23, 2026 County Commission hearing.
2015
Arden Community Approved
Palm Beach County approves the Arden master-planned community (application DOA-2015-02352). Freehold Communities begins developing a 1,200-acre "agrihood" with trails, farms, and a lakehouse.
May 2016
Adjacent Land Rezoned for Industrial Use
The Board of County Commissioners rezones 138 acres of adjacent land from rural residential to Economic Development Center (MUPD). PBA Holdings receives approval for two data center buildings (100,000 sq ft each) and a 1.2 million sq ft warehouse — described as a "data warehouse."
2017
Arden Home Sales Begin
The first phase of Arden homes goes on sale. Builders include Lennar, Kennedy Homes, Kenco Communities, Ryan Homes, and GL Homes. No disclosure of the adjacent industrial zoning is made to buyers.
2018
Construction Deadline Extended
The County Commission extends PBA Holdings' construction deadline from June 2019 to June 2022, keeping the industrial approval alive without any construction having begun.
2020
Arden Expands to 2,300+ Homes
The County Commission approves 420 additional residential units in Arden's final phase. Sales continue across multiple builders. Still no disclosure of the adjacent industrial development.
2022
"Use-It-or-Lose-It" Requirement Dropped
The county drops the construction deadline requirement through a letter from Planning Director Ramsay Bulkeley — effectively removing the only remaining check on the industrial approval.
February 2023
Land Sold to TPA Group
WPB Logistics Owner (TPA Group) purchases the land from PBA Holdings for $36 million, signaling serious development intent.
2024-2025
Expansion to 202 Acres, 3.69M Sq Ft
The developers submit plans to expand the site from 138 to 202 acres and increase data storage from 206,000 to nearly 1.8 million square feet. The project is reframed from "data warehouse" to "data processing center." Total proposed footprint: 3.69 million square feet.
August 2025
Saddle View Elementary Opens
The Palm Beach County School District opens Saddle View Elementary School to serve the Arden community — approximately 1,500 feet from the proposed data center boundary.
December 4, 2025
Zoning Commission Approves Plans
The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission votes to recommend approval of the expanded project despite objections from Arden residents about noise, health risks, and environmental concerns.
December 10, 2025
County Commission: 7-0 Postponement
Over 50 Arden residents speak at the Board of County Commissioners hearing. The commissioners vote unanimously (7-0) to postpone the application until April 23, 2026, allowing time for additional impact studies.
February 2026
Scaled-Back Proposal Submitted
PBA Holdings submits a revised proposal, reducing data storage space to 1.032 million square feet in five buildings (down from 11) while increasing warehouse space to 2.4 million square feet.
March 2026
Wellington Opposes Project Tango
Wellington becomes the first municipality to officially oppose Project Tango. Mayor Sara Baxter announces the town's opposition. The County Commission votes to enter negotiations with Wellington over an annexation proposal.
April 23, 2026
County Commission Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners will hear the Project Tango application. This hearing will likely determine the immediate fate of the project. Community attendance and public comment are critical.