Atlanta City Council keeps ban on data centers near MARTA stations, Beltline

The Atlanta skyline is shown, Monday, March 31, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

The Atlanta City Council did not approve zoning changes that would have allowed the construction of data centers in Adair Park and the West End at Monday’s meeting.

Legislation proposed by Councilmember Antonio Lewis sought to amend a city zoning ordinance that banned data centers within half a mile of MARTA stations and the Beltline. Lewis told WABE his intention was to allow private development to occur in the area.

“My goal in my job is to make sure we see shovels in the ground,” Lewis said.