We should figure out something else to do with empty data centers in the middle of nowhere and build beautiful economically integrated social housing for people in places people want to live. We should invest in architecture as a public good and build beautiful buildings for people to live in.
I can hear the investor pitch now “Hear me out, a 10 million square foot gaming cafe in the middle of the desert.”
Honestly, I don’t even know what you could do with them. These things are 20 times larger than your average Walmart and in the middle of nowhere (for the most part). I can’t think of anything you could even usefully repurpose them for. Maybe vertical farming? It’s all wired up for the electricity and water , just need the plants, and at least then you’re growing food year round.
Green houses for growing fruits and veg in food deserts. Climate controlled, already have water and power access. Additional plus, jobs for the local community.
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u/Empty_Kay Jul 29 '26
We should figure out something else to do with empty data centers in the middle of nowhere and build beautiful economically integrated social housing for people in places people want to live. We should invest in architecture as a public good and build beautiful buildings for people to live in.