When the People Take a Stand (and a Guillotine) The recent spectacle in Salem, Oregon, where data center representatives from Verrus faced an unexpected welcome committee – complete with a guillotine – has left many wondering what this portends for the future of community development.
Citizens taking a proactive stance against projects they feel will harm their community is heartening to see, but it raises questions about the efficacy and tone of such actions. The planned $5.
1 billion server farm on 75 acres of state owned property has been a contentious issue in Salem, with hundreds of residents attending public hearings to voice their opposition.