Case Study: Evaluating Rural vs. Urban Data Centers to Balance Access, Cost, & Infrastructure Readiness in Site Selection

• Comparing land availability, zoning flexibility, and development speed across urban hubs vs. rural regions to quantify where projects can be delivered fastest without compromising long-term expansion potential
• Assessing power and fiber readiness in rural regions where land is plentiful, but infrastructure and labor are sparse
• Analyzing tax incentive, economic development programs, and regional cost structures to quantify the real financial advantage of rural vs. urban locations beyond land pricing

Speakers:

Philip Fischer

Data Center/Mission Critical Solutions

Black & Veatch