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Texas has surpassed Northern Virginia as the top global market for data center development, driven by the immense power and land requirements of AI infrastructure. Dallas now leads primary markets, with Austin-San Antonio and West Texas also ranking highly in secondary and tertiary categories. The report highlights that power availability and land constraints are increasingly dictating site selection for large-scale AI deployments, influencing developers to look beyond traditional hubs. AI

New U.S. Census Bureau estimates reveal a significant population shift away from major cities towards exurban communities. These outer-ring areas, often beyond traditional suburbs, are experiencing the fastest growth rates in the country. This demographic trend is projected to impact congressional apportionment, federal funding, and political power for years to come, driven largely by the availability of more affordable housing and land for development. AI