Garland might be getting even more massive data centers! Digital Realty wants to expand, which could bring in cash and jobs, but we need to think about how much power these things suck up and if our roads can handle it.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Data centers are projected to contribute significantly to the TIF's tax base, but their long-term sustainability and infrastructure demands require careful consideration.
The city and TIF district benefit from increased property tax revenue and potential job creation associated with data centers.
Concerns were raised about potential long-term technological obsolescence of data centers and their impact on city resources if they become outdated.
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