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The Kansas City Council has enacted new zoning restrictions on data centers, revoking their by-right status and mandating special permits, a move echoed by Loudoun County, Virginia. This decision comes amid a significant increase in rejected data center proposals, which quadrupled in 2025. In related news, HUD is proposing changes to housing regulations, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul aims to streamline development processes by exempting certain housing projects from environmental reviews.