AI data center application on George Road (Dryden)
In 2024 a developer applied to build an AI data center on George Road next to Route 13 in Dryden. The town planning director denied it, and the town passed a moratorium. In February 2026 the Town Board voted to ban data centers in the town.
Where things stand: Town planning director denied the application in 2024. Dryden then banned data centers in Feb. 2026.
🕒 Latest update (Feb 20, 2026): Dryden Town Board voted unanimously to ban data centers and crypto mines.
What we know
- 📍 WhereGeorge Road, next to State Route 13, Dryden, Tompkins County
❓ Still unanswered
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What happened so far
- 2024A developer applied for an AI data center on George Road; the planning director denied it.
- Feb 20, 2026Dryden Town Board voted unanimously to ban data centers and crypto mines.
Local votes and rules
🚫 Ban
Town board unanimously changed the town code to make AI data centers and crypto mines banned uses. It followed an 18-month pause that began after a 2024 data center application on George Road was denied.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Town of Dryden passes resolution to ban construction of data centers · WBNG · Feb 23, 2026
- Dryden says no to data centers, cryptocurrency mines · WSKG · Feb 27, 2026
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