Philip Fischer
Data Centers & Mission Critical Solutions Professional Black & Veatch
Seminars
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Case Study: Evaluating Rural vs. Urban Data Centers to Balance Access, Cost, & Infrastructure Readiness in Site Selection
10:50 am
- 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
