The proposal, which has not yet cleared preliminary review, would place a large-scale computing facility within proximity of neighborhoods whose infrastructure and identity are closely tied to the ferry-district arts ecosystem. Arts collectives and neighborhood identity councils submitted formal objections this week, citing risks to Oakland's microclimate and to grid capacity shared with ferry charging operations. The Cultural Impact Assessment process, established under Council regulations, requires the developer to demonstrate that the project does not degrade the Cultural Equity Zone before construction permits can advance. Planning officials noted the no-freeway surface-street network limits heavy-equipment routing options and will extend any construction timeline considerably.