Opposition to downtown data center
Residents of Kansas City's Quality Hill neighborhood are opposing a proposal to bring a data center to a historic building, citing concerns about its potential demolition. City council members are also hearing these concerns, specifically regarding a developer seeking tax breaks without preserving the historic structure.
A proposal to develop a data center in the Quality Hill neighborhood of downtown Kansas City is facing significant opposition from local residents and city council members. Council Members Eric Bunch and Chrisen Reyes report that their constituents are against the plan, particularly due to concerns about the potential demolition of a historic building for the project.
Further concerns have been raised that the developer might seek a tax break for the historic plot without committing to preserve the existing building. The future of the historic building remains uncertain amidst this pushback.