Ars Technica·4 min read·medium
Philly suburb: Sure, build that data center—but first meet our 43 demands
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A developer is facing a 43-point list of demands from a Philadelphia suburb to build a new data center. The developer is challenging the zoning requirements, arguing they are overly burdensome, while the township claims the developer is acting in bad faith.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing tension between local communities and the rapid expansion of data center infrastructure required for AI and cloud computing.
“THEATRICS” Philly suburb: Sure, build that data center—but first meet our 43 demands The final condition will shock you! (It won’t. It’s taxes.)
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