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What happens when a town gets a tech datacenter? What are the economic and social impacts?
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The Pros of Having a Datacenter in Town
Tech datacenters bring a lot of money and jobs into a town. They also create business for other local businesses, such as hotels and restaurants. Some datacenters even bring their own schools and daycare centers. However, there can be some downsides to having a datacenter in town as well. Let’s get into the details.
More jobs
The most obvious pro of having a datacenter in town is that it creates jobs. Datacenters require a lot of people to build and maintain them, from engineers to construction workers to security guards. They also help out indirectly by providing business for other local companies, like caterers or hotels.
More money
When a datacenter moves into a town, it often brings with it a lot of money. This can be good for the local economy, as businesses and residents will have more money to spend. The datacenter may also bring new jobs to the area, which can further boost the economy.
More people
When tech datacenters move in, towns see an influx of people. This is good for the local economy, as more people mean more customers for businesses and more tax revenue for the town. The new residents also tend to be young and educated, which can help attract other businesses and industries to the area.
The Cons of Having a Datacenter in Town
More traffic
An influx of people working at the datacenter can lead to increased traffic, as well as more congestion and pollution. This is especially true if the datacenter is located in a small town or rural area that wasn’t expecting such growth. The additional traffic can also add wear and tear to roads and infrastructure, which may not be able to handle the sudden increase in usage.
More noise
One of the most common complaints about datacenters is the noise. servernoise can be constant and very loud, making it difficult for nearby residents to get a good night’s sleep. The noise can also be disruptive during the day, making it hard to concentrate or carry on a conversation.
More pollution
The increased traffic from construction vehicles and the daily operations of the datacenter can lead to more pollution in the form of noise, light, and air pollution. This is concerning for residents who live near the datacenter and for the environment in general. Some datacenters use clean energy sources like solar and wind power, but others still rely on polluting fossil fuels.
