Quincy's Data Center Win

Quincy, Washington, turned a quiet town into a tech powerhouse when Microsoft built a massive data center there two decades ago — and the results? Skyrocketing economic growth, slashed poverty, and zero tax hikes for residents. The data center, using just 5% of local water and funding 57% of the city’s tax burden, helped fund police, hospitals, and city halls. Seasonal farmworkers now earn steady salaries in tech roles. While critics worry about water and energy use — and some cities like Seattle have banned new centers — Quincy proves data centers can be community wins with smart planning and innovation like water recycling. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e5fc7702a2e52f6