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Data centers: 3 things cities should do before approving another one
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Municipalities are adopting new regulatory frameworks to balance data center expansion with utility constraints and resident quality of life. Aurora and Anchorage serve as primary models for implementing these sustainable development protocols.
- 01Cities must establish clear rules balancing economic growth with power and water infrastructure demands
- 02Aurora and Anchorage provide actionable road maps for sustainable data center integration
- 03New approval processes prioritize local resource management and mitigate negative resident impact
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Aurora, Illinois, and Anchorage, Alaska, offer a road map for developing rules that balance economic opportunity with resident concerns over water, power, infrastructure and quality of life.