Getting It Right: Local Approaches to Data Center Development
January 2026
By: Southern Environmental Law Center
https://www.selc.org/resource/getting-it-right-local-approaches-to-data-center-development/
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This guide examines the impact of data centers on communities and how local authorities can leverage zoning to address these concerns. The guide discusses data centers' effect on energy, water, pollution, and land use compatibility. It then discusses zoning strategies for data centers and includes examples from other municipalities and recommendations for public engagement.

