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Data centre developers needs to address community opposition

Featured, Data Centre Solutions
David Rubenstein discusses the growing community opposition to data center development, explaining that concerns over rising energy costs, resource consumption and limited local benefits are increasingly influencing where projects can move forward. He emphasizes that developers can no longer rely solely on the economic advantages of these projects and must instead engage with communities early, address local concerns transparently and demonstrate tangible long-term value. Rubenstein notes that successful data center development will increasingly depend on building public trust and incorporating community engagement into the project planning process.

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