Two decades ago, data centers were on the sidelines of commercial real estate. Today, they lead the pack and are redefining what “essential infrastructure” means for the industry. This surge is fueled by AI and cloud workloads, 300%+ cloud revenue growth since 2020, and hyperscaler investments that still can’t keep up with demand. 📈 What’s next? Power bottlenecks, transmission delays, land constraints, and a race for talent. The opportunities are immense—but so are the challenges. How do you see data center growth evolving? Share your perspective in the comments below. ⬇️ Find the full story in Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2026 at the link in bio. 🔗 #DataCenters #AIInfrastructure #EmergingTrends