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Boston P&Z Commission lowers threshold for data center special use permits

1 report, 1 independent Updated Tue 00:00
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What happened

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The P&Z Commission met in special session and recommended lowering the threshold for triggering a special use permit process for data center projects. The original proposal categorized data centers by electrical load, but the revised proposal bases the classification on lot size. Under the latest proposal, a site of 80 acres or larger would require a special use permit hearing, even within the data center overlay district.

From timesrepublican.com

Why it matters

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This change modifies the local regulatory process for large-scale data center construction in Boston. Lowering the threshold could increase the potential for industrial development and affect local infrastructure demand.

From timesrepublican.com

Who's involved

  • BostonThe location where the P&Z Commission discussed data center permits.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Alliant EnergySpeculative

    Alliant Energy could face higher demand for power and energy infrastructure due to increased data center construction.

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