Community Pushback and Public Trust in the Data Center Boom
Thu, Nov 19
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02:40 PM - 03:20 PM
Session details:
- Where data center expansion is triggering local resistance — from “not in my backyard” sentiment to broader concerns around land use, equity, and long-term community impact
- How operators, developers, and municipalities are navigating community engagement, balancing transparency with project timelines and competitive pressure
- What it actually means to deliver local economic value — from tax base and job creation to infrastructure strain and uneven distribution of benefits
- Where lessons from high-growth regions reveal what works — and where early missteps around communication, trust, and resource use are still shaping public acceptance
