# Yeongdeungpo-gu data center regulation efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yeongdeungpo-gu-data-center-regulation-efforts > Updated: 2026-08-23T21:33:32.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Yeongdeungpo-gu has initiated efforts to regulate the rapid expansion of data centers within residential areas. Local officials expressed concerns that these facilities could cause electricity shortages and water scarcity, potentially impacting the local power grid and existing redevelopment projects. To mitigate these risks, the district sought to mandate architectural reviews and requested that the Seoul Metropolitan Government amend city ordinances to restrict such construction in specific residential zones. Following these initial efforts, Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor Cho Yu-jin met with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to formally propose amendments to the Building Act. The goal is to grant local governments substantive deliberation rights regarding data center construction to better address resident concerns. This meeting also involved broader discussions on infrastructure, including requests for adjustments to major rail projects and the prioritization of railway undergrounding within the district. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Yeongdeungpo-gu officials propose rail and data center reforms Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor Cho Yu-jin met with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to request regulatory changes for data centers and adjustments to major rail projects like GTX-B. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yeongdeungpo-gu-officials-propose-rail-and-data-center-reforms ### 2026-08-12: Yeongdeungpo-gu seeks stricter regulations on data center construction Yeongdeungpo-gu is pushing for mandatory architectural reviews and stricter regulations on data center construction in residential areas to prevent power shortages and protect local residents. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yeongdeungpo-gu-seeks-stricter-regulations-on-data-center-construction --- Cite as: Yeongdeungpo-gu data center regulation efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yeongdeungpo-gu-data-center-regulation-efforts