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Data Centers & Communities: An Urgent Need to Develop Collaborative Outcomes

April 20, 2026

Policy Brief

Examines the rapid expansion of data centers in the U.S. and explores how collaborative planning, stakeholder engagement, and policy reform can help balance AI infrastructure growth with community impacts, energy reliability, and public interest.

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