Maryland Data Center Deal Offers $110M in Community Benefits

Data center developers in Frederick County, Maryland, have proposed a $110 million community benefits package to gain approval for a new campus. The offer includes a $30 million elementary school, $40 million in recreational facilities, and a water reclamation system. The proposal, which also promises a 40% increase in annual property tax revenue, is part of a trend where tech companies are offering tangible local investments to address community pushback against AI infrastructure projects.