July 21, 2026 | WAMU | 1 minute read

As Maryland counties weigh new rules for data center development, industry advocates are emphasizing the infrastructure and economic investments that often accompany large-scale projects. Supporters argue that improvements to roads, utilities and other public assets can create broader community benefits beyond the data centers themselves.

“Once you start building bridges, that’s when you start building projects,” Bracewell’s Frank Maisano told WAMU, discussing how infrastructure investments can help lay the groundwork for future development and economic growth.