# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Navigating Data Center Growth: Tools for Local Decision Making
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: This interactive workshop moderated by Planning NEXT will explore challenges and opportunities presented by data centers.About this EventNavigating Data Center Growth: Tools for Local Decision-MakingAs data center development accelerates across Central Ohio, communities are facing important decisions about growth, infrastructure, land use, environmental impacts, and economic opportunity. This interactive workshop moderated by Planning NEXT brings together elected officials, planning and zoning professionals, and economic development staff to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by data center development.Designed for communities navigating active proposals, currently under or considering moratoriums, or preparing for future development interest, this half-day workshop will provide practical tools, real-world examples, and actionable strategies for informed decision-making. Participants will examine key issues such as water use, energy demand, fiscal impacts, and land use compatibility, while learning how to leverage comprehensive planning, zoning regulations, and community benefits agreements to protect local priorities and negotiate from a position of strength. Participants will leave with valuable resources, peer insights, and next steps tailored to their community's needs.A survey will be shared with attendees prior to the workshop to help shape the conversation.Registration is required; lunch will be provided. For questions, please contact Amanda McEldowney at amceldowney@morpc.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/navigating-data-center-growth-tools-for-local-decision-making/100001999695695656
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 108.55, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
- **lat**: 39.9508586
- **long**: -83.00188400000002
- **full address**: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, 111 Liberty Street Suite 100, Columbus, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Navigating Data Center Growth: Tools for Local Decision Making being held?
  - **A:** Navigating Data Center Growth: Tools for Local Decision Making takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, 111 Liberty Street Suite 100, Columbus, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Navigating Data Center Growth: Tools for Local Decision Making?
  - **A:** Navigating Data Center Growth: Tools for Local Decision Making is organized by Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Navigating Data Center Growth: Tools for Local Decision Making is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Navigating Data Center Growth: Tools for Local Decision Making sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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