6.11.26
Event Sponsor: New Jersey Future and New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association
Virtual
9am - 10am
Greenbaum partner John P. Gray will be a panelist for the program “Managing the Boom: Planning Tools for Data Center Impacts in New Jersey” at the firm-sponsored New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference 2026, hosted by New Jersey Future and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association.. The program will be presented virtually on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 9:00am to 10:00am.
This session will examine the rapid growth of data centers in New Jersey and the opportunities and challenges they present, including increased energy and water use, utility costs, and community impacts. Drawing on experiences from across the country, panelists will discuss zoning, infrastructure planning, cost-sharing strategies, and community benefit agreements, providing practical guidance on managing risks, evaluating impacts, and balancing economic development with fiscal and environmental responsibility.
John, partner in the firm’s Environmental and Energy & Renewable Resources practices, brings a wealth of expertise to assisting the firm's clients, particularly in navigating the complexities of environmental and agency approvals for development projects. His practice is characterized by a commitment to innovative problem-solving and strategic foresight.
Additional conference details and registration are available on the NJ Planning and Redevelopment Conference website.