Data center drawing mixed reaction
A 20-story data center is proposed for a historic building in Kansas City's Quality Hill, drawing mixed reactions from the community. Developers Revitalization Unlimited and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill submitted plans, which are currently under city review. Concerns include the project's impact on the electrical grid and the potential demolition of a historic space.
A proposal for a 20-story data center in Kansas City's historic Quality Hill district is eliciting a mixed response from residents and local organizations. Plans for the facility, intended for a historic building, were submitted to the City of Kansas City in early June by Revitalization Unlimited and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
The project is currently under city review, and questions have been raised regarding its exact purpose and potential demands on the electrical grid. While some residents expressed disinterest in the project, preferring the use of existing vacant spaces, others believe data centers are more suitable for downtown areas than rural ones.
According to the developer, the future of the project and its funding remain uncertain following a zoning change implemented in January. Historic Kansas City, an advocacy group, voiced concerns that demolishing a historic building for the data center would contradict the city's efforts in preserving its historical spaces.