Buffalo Common Council moving forward with proposed 2-year data center moratorium
The Buffalo Common Council is moving forward with a proposed two-year moratorium on new data centers and cryptocurrency facilities. The goal is to allow the city to update its zoning rules and ensure future projects don't strain local infrastructure, particularly water and sewer systems. A full council vote is scheduled for next Tuesday.
The Buffalo Common Council is advancing a proposal for a two-year moratorium on new data centers and cryptocurrency facilities within the city. Councilmember Joseph Golombek emphasized that the pause is intended to allow the city to revise its existing zoning regulations before further development occurs.
Golombek also expressed concerns about the potential burden future data center projects could place on local infrastructure, specifically highlighting water and sewer systems. He advocated for agreements with data center developers to ensure they contribute to community infrastructure improvements, citing the significant profits these facilities generate. A final vote by the full Buffalo Common Council on the proposed moratorium is scheduled for next Tuesday.