Resources
Practical Tools for
Local Leaders
KyDIR is developing a library of practical, plain-language resources for elected officials, planning and zoning professionals, economic development leaders, utility and public-safety officials, community organizations and residents of the Commonwealth.
Our materials focus on fact-based information to support decision-making around issues such as land use, public processes, project development, and local impacts.
Hear From Our Network
Speakers Bureau
KyDIR is building a statewide network of speakers and subject-matter experts in local government, planning and zoning, utilities, water, public safety, economic development, public finance, land use, technology, community engagement and community development stewardship.
Speakers will disclose relevant affiliations and will address approved topics within their areas of expertise. Participation in the speakers bureau does not authorize an individual to take project-specific or policy positions on behalf of KyDIR.
Speaker Request Form
To request a briefing or speaker, fill out the form below. Please provide at least 7 days notice for speaker requests.
Thank you for submitting your request to the Kentucky Digital Infrastructure Resource Speakers Bureau.
You should receive a response from our team within two business days. If you do not receive a timely response, please contact info@KYDIR.org.
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Downloadable Guides
Under development
The following resources will be available soon.
Planning & Zoning Considerations.- Facts About Noise.
- Are the Numbers Real? Understanding Economic and Fiscal Impact Claims.
- Best Practices in Transparency.
- Community Agreement Considerations.
- Questions Every Community Should Ask Before Considering a Data Center.
- Public Safety and Emergency Response Checklist.
- Community Engagement and Public Meeting Preparation Guide.
- Decommissioning and Site-Reuse Guide.
- Glossary of Data Center Terms.
COMMUNITY TOOLS
KyDIR Community Readiness Toolkit
The KyDIR Community Readiness Toolkit will help communities prepare before a project is proposed and evaluate proposals when they arise.
Planned modules include:
Local process and public transparency.
Infrastructure and utilities.
Fiscal and economic evaluation.
Land use and community impacts.
Contractual accountability.
Public participation and communications.
Long-term stewardship, decommissioning and site reuse.
External Resources
KyDIR will link to credible public records, regulatory information, research and guidance from government agencies, utilities, universities and other independent sources.
Kentucky Projects
Economic Impact/Taxes
Electric Generation
Water/Wastewater
Misc. Resources
* Links to external resources are for convenience and do not constitute endorsement by the Kentucky Digital Infrastructure Resource or its supporters.