After Cleveland hit pause on new data centers, these groups will decide what happens next
Cleveland has enacted a pause on new data center development. The city has established two working groups to evaluate concerns, craft policy, and draft legislation to address future data center projects by the end of September.
The city of Cleveland has initiated a moratorium on new data center construction, pausing further development in the area. This decision comes as the city grapples with various concerns related to the expansion of data center infrastructure.
To address these issues and formulate a path forward, Cleveland has convened two distinct working groups. These groups are mandated to assess existing concerns, develop comprehensive policy recommendations, and prepare new legislation. The objective is to have this legislation drafted and ready by the end of September, which will dictate the city's approach to future data center projects.