Large-scale data center developments increasingly face intense public scrutiny. Questions around water use, electricity demand, noise, traffic and environmental impacts often dominate community discussion long before planning decisions are made.
For Grind Capital, transparency wasn’t simply a communications exercise – it became a core project principle.
Before public misconceptions could take hold, Grind Capital commissioned Truescape to develop an engaging visual presentation explaining Project Rockforge in clear, factual and accessible terms.
Rather than asking the community to interpret engineering plans and technical reports, the visualization demonstrates how thoughtful design, landscape buffers and responsible planning were integrated from the outset.
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
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Location |
Rockdale County, Georgia |
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Sector |
AI Infrastructure & Data Centers |
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Open space preserved |
55% |
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Water strategy |
Advanced closed-loop cooling systems |
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Water consumption |
Under 5 million gallons/year |
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Construction employment |
Thousands of jobs |
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Permanent employment |
300+ high-wage technology jobs |
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Projected tax revenue |
US$500M+ over 10 years |
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Annual tax revenue |
US$50–60M at full deployment |
The challenge
Like many modern data center developments, Project Rockforge entered an environment where misinformation and speculation can quickly influence public perception.
Grind Capital recognised that successful engagement would require far more than facts contained within technical reports.
We anticipated that the community would want straightforward answers to the following genuine questions:
- How will the project look?
- Will it increase electricity prices?
- How much water will it consume?
- Will it create excessive noise?
- How will neighbouring properties be protected?
- What long-term benefits will the community receive?
The challenge was to communicate these answers before assumptions became accepted as fact.
Our solution
Working closely with Grind Capital, Truescape developed a high-quality project positioning video that translated complex planning information into an engaging visual story.
Using accurate 3D visualization, animation and carefully developed messaging, the video:
- Explained the purpose of the technology campus
- Demonstrated how the site integrates with the surrounding landscape
- Illustrated proposed setbacks, buffers and screening
- Simplified complex technical information into language everyone could understand
- Addressed common community concerns using factual, evidence-based information
- Highlighted the long-term economic benefits for Rockdale County
Rather than creating a promotional video, the objective was to create a trusted source of information that communities, regulators and decision-makers could rely upon throughout the engagement process.
COMMUNICATION SUITE:
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DELIVERABLES |
PURPOSE |
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Project positioning video |
Introduced the project vision through a cinematic visual narrative. |
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Photorealistic 3D visualisation |
Demonstrated how the Technology Park integrates with the surrounding environment. |
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Cinematic fly-through animation |
Enabled stakeholders to experience the project from multiple perspectives. |
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Project storytelling and messaging |
Simplified complex planning information into clear, engaging communication. |
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Stakeholder presentation assets |
Supported meetings with regulators, elected officials and community groups. |
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Community engagement content |
Helped answer common questions before misconceptions developed. |
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Digital communication assets |
Enabled consistent messaging across online and stakeholder communication channels. |
View the completed project positioning video:
The outcome
Truescape’s project communication expertise and visualization solution is helping Project Rockforge shift conversations from speculation towards informed discussion.
For projects where public confidence is just as important as technical excellence, visual communication becomes far more than a presentation tool – it becomes a critical part of project delivery.
Client perspective
“We want our community to understand what we are proposing – not through rumours or social media, but through facts. Truescape helped us communicate our vision in a way that was transparent, engaging and easy to understand. The result has been an invaluable resource that supports honest conversations with our community.”
Justin Golshir | CEO | Grind Capital
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