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One-year ban on new data center construction in Chicago proposed by Mayor Johnson

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a one-year moratorium on any new data center construction in order to come up with new regulations surrounding zoning, water and power usage, and quality of life for residents.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    One-year ban on new data center construction in Chicago proposed by Mayor Johnson (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a one-year moratorium on any new data center construction in order to come up with new regulations surrounding zoning, water and power usage, and quality of life for residents.

  2. Axios

    Chicago mayor proposes 12-month moratorium on new data centers (opens Axios)

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    Chicago could halt new data center development within city limits for a year. Why it matters: Data centers' growing demand for electricity and water could affect residents' utility bills and the environment, and city leaders want more time to study those impacts.

  3. The Hill

    Chicago mayor seeks to block data center expansion: ‘We are not for sale’ (opens The Hill)

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    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a data center expansion moratorium ordinance, saying that the city is “open for business” but “not for sale.” The ordinance acts as a 12-month temporary pause to give city officials time to develop long-term policies concerning energy and pollution risks for Ch…

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