Greensboro residents air concerns at hearing after council OKs data center moratorium
Greensboro City Council enacted a 120-day moratorium on new data centers, prompting strong reactions from residents at a public hearing. Many residents expressed environmental and safety concerns, with some urging the council to extend the moratorium for a longer period to allow for more studies. City officials are working to better understand the potential impacts of data centers on the community.
The Greensboro City Council recently enacted a 120-day moratorium on new data center developments, a decision that sparked a heated public hearing. Residents packed the council meeting, voicing frustration and concerns about the potential impacts of data centers on their community.
Speakers at the hearing raised environmental and safety issues, with some advocating for a significant extension of the moratorium, specifically suggesting 32 months. They argued that more time is needed for thorough environmental impact studies and to ensure a transparent process with citizen input. City Manager Trey Davis acknowledged the council's commitment to understanding data center dynamics and ensuring community safety.
Despite the intense public interest, data centers are not currently on the agenda for the Greensboro City Council's next meeting.