Inside the workforce housing attracting Meta's data center workers
Meta is building its largest data center in northeast Louisiana, where residents are finding ways to leverage the influx of construction workers.
In Holly Ridge, Louisiana, Meta is constructing its largest AI data center, which will require over 7,500 trade workers at peak construction. The local housing shortage has led to the development of mobile home parks such as Antley Pines, where the Crawfords, Angel and Bryan, have been working to address the workforce housing gap.
With 14 out of 18 homes in the park designated as workforce housing, the Crawfords have opened Parish Line Properties to accommodate Meta's construction and operational employees. The proximity of Antley Pines, located 15 minutes from the data center's construction site, is crucial for Meta's workers who travel for 6-7 days a week and work 12-hour shifts.
The demand for housing is evident, with homes securing deposits from Meta workers before being moved into the park. Despite mixed opinions among locals, the Crawfords remain committed to providing workforce housing without increasing rent for long-term tenants.
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