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Navigating projects, approvals, and community concerns.
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
County commissioners, city councils, zoning boards, and planning departments are on the front lines of digital infrastructure development. ADIC provides the resources local governments need to navigate project approvals, tax negotiations, community engagement, and infrastructure planning.
Overview
WHY THIS MATTERS
Local governments face complex decisions when data center projects are proposed in their jurisdiction. From zoning and permitting to tax negotiations and community concerns, officials need access to credible information, best practices, and examples from other communities. ADIC provides plain-English resources, policy tracking, and research to support informed local decision-making.
ADIC membership gives local governments access to policy intelligence, community engagement resources, case studies, and collaboration with other communities facing similar challenges. Members receive regular updates on policy developments and can participate in working groups.
What We Cover
KEY TOPICS
The issues ADIC tracks and provides resources on for local governments.
Project Review & Approval
How to evaluate proposed projects — capacity, power, water, jobs, tax revenue, and community impact.
Tax Negotiation
Understanding PILOT agreements, tax abatements, and how to structure deals that benefit the community.
Community Engagement
How to facilitate productive community conversations — before opposition forms.
Infrastructure Planning
Coordinating with utilities, developers, and state agencies on power, water, fiber, and roads.
Noise & Environmental Standards
What standards communities can request — noise limits, setbacks, screening, and environmental protections.
Long-Term Planning
How zoning frameworks and comprehensive plans can accommodate digital infrastructure while protecting community character.
Resources
RESOURCES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Access ADIC's resources designed to support your work.
Community Toolkit
A plain-English guide for communities facing proposed data center projects — questions to ask, documents to request, and how public approval works.
Zoning & Land Use
How other communities are approaching data center zoning, land use, and development standards.
Tax Incentive Analysis
Understanding PILOT agreements, tax abatements, and how to negotiate effectively with developers.
Public Meeting Guidance
Best practices for public meetings, hearings, and community engagement around proposed projects.
Policy Tracker
Track legislation, moratoriums, and regulatory developments in your state and across the country.
Research Library
Curated research on economic impact, tax policy, community engagement, and land use.
JOIN THE COALITION
ADIC brings together the organizations building, powering and supporting America's digital infrastructure. Members help shape the Coalition's priorities, participate in industry working groups, and contribute expertise to public education initiatives.
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Stay informed about the policies, projects and community issues shaping America's digital infrastructure future.
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