
DCD Studio: How to build data centers with community involvement, with Chris Crosby of Compass Datacenters
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Oct 22, 2026, 03:00 PMTech
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Chris Crosby, CEO of Compass Datacenters, emphasizes community involvement in data center development during a DCD Studio interview.
Seb Moss interviewed Chris Crosby, CEO of Compass Datacenters, to discuss the complexities of data center siting and community engagement.
Crosby argues that developers must prioritize public perception and focus on long-term business strategy rather than a 'build-to-exit' mentality.
The conversation also explores how the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is reshaping the industry and its local impacts.
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