As demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, communities across the country are asking important questions about how data centers are developed and what they mean for the places they call home.
In a new commentary published by Fortune, Compass Datacenters Founder and CEO Chris Crosby shares why the conversation shouldn’t be about whether data centers should be built, but rather who communities can trust to build them.
The article explores the growing debate surrounding new data center development and argues that higher standards, transparency and long-term accountability are essential to earning public trust. Rather than supporting blanket moratoriums on development, Chris advocates for holding every developer to the same rigorous standard.
Throughout the commentary, Chris outlines the principles he believes communities should expect from every data center developer, including responsible infrastructure investment, transparent communication, thoughtful environmental stewardship and long-term commitment to the communities where they operate.
At Compass, those principles have guided the way we design, build and operate campuses for more than 15 years. We believe communities deserve partners who invest in local infrastructure, create workforce opportunities, communicate openly and remain accountable long after construction is complete.
As digital infrastructure becomes increasingly important to powering healthcare, education, emergency services, financial systems and artificial intelligence, building trust with communities has never been more important.
Learn more about Chris Crosby’s perspective on responsible data center development and why communities deserve better partners.
