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American Tower just unveiled its first “edge” data center in Raleigh — a surprising move since the city currently lacks any hyperscale facilities, and none are even on the request list. These massive centers, often needing over 100 acres and special industrial zoning, face steep hurdles: high land costs, complex approvals, and looming environmental concerns. With AI driving demand, Raleigh’s water department is already drafting new standards to handle the strain. While neighboring towns have paused new builds to regulate them, Raleigh hasn’t — though council members are quietly weighing options. City attorneys advise keeping those talks private. Still, the planning director believes current zoning and upcoming water rules are enough to protect the community — as long as developers can prove their projects won’t cause harm during the rigorous special-use permit process.

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