@garrytan: I mean the data center panic is absurd and unnecessary but I can’t argue with the outcome if true
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Garry Tan comments on a strategy where developers propose large data centers to gauge public opposition, then pivot to housing projects to gain approval, suggesting it was the original plan.
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I mean the data center panic is absurd and unnecessary but I can’t argue with the outcome if true
YIMBYLAND (@YIMBYLAND): They’re gonna “Art of the Deal” this thing.
- Propose enormous data center
- Public erupts in opposition
- Propose massive housing development instead
- Public applauds and thanks the developers for listening
(housing was the plan all along)
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