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On Tuesday, 15 September 2026, at 10:00-11:30 EDT (14:00-15:30 UTC), the Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) at the Brookings Institution will host a hybrid event ‘Can communities mitigate their rising concerns about data centers?‘, a conversation with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, in the Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
The debate over data centers – whether to build them, where to build them, and how they impact communities – has become a dominant issue in small towns and big cities, attracting national attention. While some communities have chosen to proceed with data center development, others have pushed back, citing opaque land use agreements, higher electricity bills, environmental concerns, and workforce concerns. Given that residents’ opinions are increasingly critical in the consideration of these deals, the question is whether industry, community, and government can ever get closer to agreement on data center development. CTI will bring together community, economic development, and technology experts to explore the role that communities must play in managing data center development.
The event is open to attend in person or watch online; online viewers can submit questions by e-mail.
FIRESIDE CHAT
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam – (D-VA)
Nicol Turner Lee – Director, Center for Technology Innovation (CTI), Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, Brookings Institution
PANEL DISCUSSION
Abre’ Conner – Director, Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, NAACP
Michelle Moore – CEO, Groundswell
Elena Schlossberg – Grassroots Coordinator, The Coalition to Protect Prince William County
Marie Sylla-Dixon – Founder and Principal, Tuckahoe Creek Strategies
MODERATOR
Nicol Turner Lee – Director, Center for Technology Innovation (CTI), Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, Brookings Institution
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