We Must Responsibly Allow Data Centers To Support Innovation | Opinion
Newsweek · Ron Kitchens ·
"Our progress will be jeopardized if we fail to provide our current assets with the resources they need to compete."
With data centers becoming a kitchen table issue, communities across the country are discussing energy costs, water use and the potential local benefits stemming from this massive new infrastructure. These conversations are important, and concerns deserve honest answers, but cities cannot allow caution to harden into inaction.
The question is not whether this digital infrastructure will be built. The question is under what conditions, and which regions will capture the economic opportunities that come with it?
The St. Louis region should be looked at as a case study for how, and why, cities must secure data center development to advance innovation, while also balancing community feedback.
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