> I recall Microsoft and Amazon making a lot of concessions to get some of their sites approved. Yes, that is exactly what I meant when I wrote: "My guess: The

> I recall Microsoft and Amazon making a lot of concessions to get some of their sites approved. Yes, that is exactly what I meant when I wrote: "My guess: They are incredibly careful about how they plan data center expansion to reduce brand impact." Most large construction projects and buildings/factories require "lot of concessions". It is a fact of life in a modern democracy.