PHOENIX — Phoenix has joined Chandler as the only other city in the Valley to adopt regulations for data center infrastructure — the engines that power the backbone of emerging technology such as cloud services and artificial intelligence.
Phoenix City Council unanimously adopted a general plan amendment and a city code amendment on July 2, cementing the city and Mayor Kate Gallego’s goal to provide uniform requirements for data centers while addressing community concerns.
The city's July 2 meeting, the last before a summer recess, provided a robust discussion and allowed a slew of public comments — ranging from firefighters, lawyers representing data center developers and community members.
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