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The issue of August 21, 2026

What moved on the public record between August 14 and August 21, 2026: 5 matters across 2 jurisdictions.

Data refreshed Aug 21, 2026 · issue published August 21, 2026

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Governance

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Governance & policy

Moratorium / pause · Seattle, WA

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Seattle, WA Land Use and Sustainability Committee: Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing (Council Bill 121214 / Ordinance 127447) (Heard in Committee).

Detected Aug 21, 2026 · case Inf 2922

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Seattle · Land Use and Sustainability Committee, Jul 7, 2026 · case Inf 2922
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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Moratorium / pause · Seattle, WA

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Seattle, WA City Clerk: CB 121214 (Passed).

Detected Aug 21, 2026 · case CB 121214

What changed: Moratorium / pause in Seattle · City Clerk, May 11, 2026 · case CB 121214
Why now: A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Seattle, WA

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Seattle, WA City Clerk: CB 121231 (Passed).

Detected Aug 21, 2026 · case CB 121231

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Seattle · City Clerk, May 20, 2026 · case CB 121231
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Austin, TX

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Austin, TX City Council Work Session: Briefing on the current status of data center uses in the City and possible future amendments to the City Code or regulations. [Joi Harden, Acting Assistant Director - Austin Planning, Shay Roalson, Director - Austin Water, Stuart Reilly, General Manager - Austin Energy]. (Agenda Ready).

Detected Aug 19, 2026 · case 26-2407

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Austin · City Council Work Session, Aug 11, 2026 · case 26-2407
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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Governance / standards · Austin, TX

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Austin, TX City Council: Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) and other provisions of City Code or regulations necessary to establish land uses, site development regulations, and development processes, for data center use in certain zoning districts and to develop business regulations and permit requirements applicable to data center operations. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. (Agenda Ready).

Detected Aug 18, 2026 · case 26-2329

What changed: Standards / approval adopted in Austin · City Council, Aug 5, 2026 · case 26-2329
Why now: Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.

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