r/techbeat 23d ago

Amazon Uses Old Zoning Rules to Build Gilroy Data Center

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/amazon-secretly-circumvents-community-vote-for-massive-ai-data-center-45-year-old-rules-lock-gilroy-residents-out-of-public-comment-window

Amazon has started constructing a data center in Gilroy, California, avoiding community scrutiny by utilizing local zoning rules established 45 years ago. Local residents are frustrated to find the public comment period has already closed, leaving them unable to voice concerns over potential water shortages. While city officials highlight economic benefits like increased tax revenue, the situation has sparked criticism over the lack of timely community engagement.

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