Data centers will be part of our future, but minimize their impact
An opinion letter argues that data centers will be an important part of the future but should be developed in ways that limit their effects on communities. The writer supports locating them away from residential areas and suggests requiring facilities to include public amenities such as parks or venues.
A letter to the San Diego Union-Tribune responds to coverage of the San Diego City Council’s approval of a data center moratorium. The writer says artificial intelligence and data centers are likely to remain central to future technological and economic development, arguing that communities should seek to understand and manage the change rather than delay it indefinitely.
The writer nevertheless calls for limits on local impacts, including keeping data centers away from residential neighborhoods. The letter also suggests that facilities could be required to incorporate parks or other public venues, while offering no specific company or project details.