Where Data Meets Land Use: A Michigan Municipal Guide to Data Center Development

  1. Where Data Meets Land Use: A Michigan Municipal Guide to Data Center Development

    The rise of data centers across Michigan has generated significant public attention and, in many communities, considerable apprehension. Local governments and planners are fielding questions from residents, receiving inquiries from developers, and grappling with how to respond to a land use that feels unfamiliar. Some communities are avoiding the issue or attempting to block these…