Louisville Metro Council approves six-month data center moratorium
The Louisville Metro Council approved a six-month moratorium on new data center proposals following months of debate. This action temporarily blocks new data center projects, including a 350,000 square foot facility in Rubbertown, until new city regulations are established.
After extensive debate and public meetings, the Louisville Metro Council voted to approve a six-month moratorium on new data center proposals. This measure will halt new data center projects for 180 days, or until the city develops new regulations governing such developments.
The decision garnered mixed reactions, with many residents supporting the temporary pause on construction, while others advocated for more permanent protections. As a direct result of this moratorium, a proposed 350,000-square-foot data center project in the Rubbertown area of Louisville is now temporarily blocked.