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Hill County just scrapped its ban on data centers after getting sued, which means we’re likely to see a wave of new tech infrastructure projects popping up. It’s time to pay attention to how these massive facilities will change our local landscape and land-use rules.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Expect a boost to the local tax base, though it might come with higher costs for upgrading our power grid and water infrastructure.
Tech developers and local governments looking for a steady stream of property tax revenue stand to gain the most.
Residents living near these sites might deal with noise pollution, increased traffic, and the eyesore of massive industrial buildings.
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The reversal comes a week after a data center developer with pending deals in Hill County sued over the legally dubious moratorium enacted last month.