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NIMBY pushback begins to bite US datacenter buildout

2 months ago
New capacity under construction falls for first time since 2020 as permitting, zoning, and power hurdles mount

New datacenter capacity under construction in primary US markets declined in the second half of 2025, as community opposition increasingly disrupted planning approvals – a dynamic commercial real estate firm CBRE says is reshaping the industry.…

Dan Robinson

Clarifications and Corrections

2 months ago
In an article published on 11 May about a disabled woman, Zkiah Smith, who alleged that her local council was responsible for her and her dogs' health issues, we stated that she received £2,300...