Regulating Data Centers in the CRA
Summary
Board members worry developers are assembling CRA parcels for data centers, which could undercut the downtown's culinary-arts redevelopment. Staff will look at updating the master business list so data centers would require conditional approval.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost yet — but data centers on downtown parcels could reduce the tax and business value of CRA redevelopment investments.
Downtown businesses, restaurants, and residents benefit if the CRA stays focused on its culinary-arts and small business vision.
Mentions & discussions (2)
CRA Meeting - Sep 23, 2026
Board members worry developers are assembling CRA parcels for data centers, which could undercut the downtown's culinary-arts redevelopment. Staff will look at updating the master business list so data centers would require conditional approval.
City Commission Meeting - Sep 23, 2026
Commissioner Lonergan raised the alarm about data centers buying up CRA properties downtown and asked that the master business list be updated to exclude them — a 'buzzkill' concern staff will review.
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