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St. Louis data center wins approval as Mayor Spencer meets in London with top campaign donor
News ClipKSDK·St. Louis, St. Louis City County, MO

St. Louis data center wins approval as Mayor Spencer meets in London with top campaign donor

The St. Louis Board of Public Service unanimously approved the Armory Innovation Data Center project, converting a former Famous-Barr warehouse into a hyperscale AI data center. The decision came amid public opposition and scrutiny over Mayor Cara Spencer's dealings with a top campaign donor during a London trade mission. The agreement includes a $15.75 million community fund contribution and renewable energy requirements.

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4/22/2026
Data center project near Armory gets final approval from city
News ClipSt. Louis American·St. Louis, St. Louis City County, MO

Data center project near Armory gets final approval from city

St. Louis officials have granted final approval for a controversial $3 billion data center project near the Armory, despite earlier requests by Mayor Cara Spencer to delay the vote and ongoing community opposition. The conditional use permit includes new conditions aimed at minimizing environmental impact and ensuring community benefits. The city is also considering a new zoning framework for data centers.

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4/21/2026
Data center project near Armory gets final approval from city just weeks after mayor asks for delay
News ClipSTLPR·St. Louis, St. Louis City County, MO

Data center project near Armory gets final approval from city just weeks after mayor asks for delay

The St. Louis Board of Public Service approved a conditional use permit for a controversial $3 billion data center project in Midtown, part of the Armory Innovation District. This approval came despite opposition and a recent request for delay from Mayor Cara Spencer, with additional conditions added to the permit concerning environmental impact and community benefits.

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4/21/2026
As data centers loom, St. Louis confronts energy, equity questions
News ClipSt. Louis American·St. Louis, St. Louis City County, MO

As data centers loom, St. Louis confronts energy, equity questions

St. Louis officials are debating how to regulate data center growth amid resident concerns about electricity rates, water use, and environmental impacts. A proposed moratorium on new data center development failed to pass, but the city is still considering interim zoning rules to manage future projects. A conditional use hearing is scheduled for a specific project near the Armory site.

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3/26/2026
Unions speak in favor of Armory data center project
News ClipThe Labor Tribune·St. Louis, St. Louis City County, MO

Unions speak in favor of Armory data center project

Unions are strongly supporting a proposed $3 billion Armory Innovation District in Midtown St. Louis, which includes a 120-megawatt data center. Developers are seeking a conditional use permit for the project, which is expected to create over 1,000 union construction jobs and significant tax revenue. The city's Board of Adjustment will vote on the permit after a lengthy public hearing.

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3/26/2026
Investors pitch building data center near Armory venue in Midtown
News Clip1:35FOX 2 St. Louis·St. Louis, St. Louis City County, MO

Investors pitch building data center near Armory venue in Midtown

Developers, including Las Vegas real estate firm Contour and local investor Rod Thomas, are proposing a $3.1 billion data center in St. Louis's Midtown. They are seeking a conditional use permit for the project at the old Famous-Barr warehouse. The plan faces opposition from residents and activists concerned about environmental impacts and energy usage.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitygovernment
3/19/2026
Investors to pitch building data center near Armory in Midtown
News Clip2:11FOX 2 St. Louis·St. Louis, St. Louis City County, MO

Investors to pitch building data center near Armory in Midtown

Developers are seeking a conditional use permit to build a $3.1 billion data center at the old Famous-Barr warehouse near the historic Armory in Midtown St. Louis. The project faces opposition from residents and activists concerned about environmental impacts and energy use. A virtual meeting with city officials is scheduled to discuss the proposal.

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3/19/2026