Zoning Practice
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Zoning for Data Centers and Cryptocurrency Mining
June 2022
This issue of Zoning Practice explores why cities, towns, and counties may wish to define and regulate data centers and cryptocurrency mining as distinct uses in their zoning codes and provides a summary of contemporary approaches. It begins with a brief overview of the factors that drive demand for data centers or cryptocurrency mines in particular locations before examining the key planning issues that may merit special attention through zoning and posing a series of questions to guide code drafting.
Zoning Practice analyzes trends and spotlights innovation in local land-use and development regulation. All student members and subscribers have online access to ZP.
- Planners and land-use attorneys responsible for drafting or administering zoning and other land-use and development regulations
- Emerging professionals interested in learning more about plan implementation
Spotlight on Zoning Practice
June 21, 2022
How Does Your Zoning Treat Crypto Mining?
May 13, 2022
Going Beyond "Use" Zoning to Promote Housing Equity
April 11, 2022
Decarbonization Through Development Regulations
March 15, 2022
From Mobility Hubs to Mobility-Oriented Development
March 14, 2022
Is Zoning Helping or Hindering Office-to-Housing Conversions?
January 21, 2022
Grappling with the Racist Legacy of Zoning
December 15, 2021
Three Bold Proposals for Zoning Reform
November 12, 2021
Is Campus Zoning Due for a Shake-Up?
Share Your Expertise
Zoning Practice welcomes proposals from outside contributors
We are especially eager to hear from potential authors with expertise on the following topics:
- Using zoning to advance equity, sustainability, and resilience objectives
- Recent trends in small town and rural area zoning
- The effects of demographic or technological change on land-use demand