The New Haven Board of Alders is scheduled to consider an ordinance establishing a temporary twelve-month moratorium on data center development within the city, according to the published agenda for its Aug. 3, 2026 meeting.
The measure, listed as Report 1684-09, was submitted by Alder Richard Furlow, Ward 27, according to the agenda. The agenda lists the item with an advisory recommendation of “Approve.” A related item, Report 1684-10, is listed on the agenda as a resolution of the Board of Alders, though the agenda text provided does not specify its full content.
The matter is relevant to residents because, according to the agenda, the ordinance amendment would pause new data center development citywide for twelve months if enacted, directly affecting where and whether such facilities can be built in New Haven during that period.
- Meeting: New Haven Board of Alders, scheduled for Aug. 3, 2026
- Item 1684-09: Ordinance amendment establishing a 12-month moratorium on data center development citywide
- Submitted by: Alder Richard Furlow, Ward 27
- Committee advisory recommendation listed on agenda: Approve
- Related item 1684-10: A resolution of the Board of Alders, per the agenda
According to the published agenda, the ordinance amendment and related resolution are scheduled to be taken up by the full Board of Alders at the Aug. 3 meeting. The agenda does not indicate a final vote outcome, as the meeting has not yet occurred.
Residents seeking more information or wishing to comment can consult the full agenda and meeting details on the city’s Legistar portal and may attend the Aug. 3 Board of Alders meeting in person to observe or provide public comment, per standard board meeting procedures listed on the agenda site.
Official source: the published record