How much power do cities have over data centers?

A Wisconsin referendum reveals that cities have limited legal power to block or heavily regulate data center development, even when communities have concerns. Local governments need to focus on negotiating community benefits agreements and cost protections rather than relying on outright rejection.

A Wisconsin referendum highlights the limits of local authority and the growing need for cities to negotiate community benefits and cost protections, experts say.

This story was originally published by Construction Dive.