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St. Louis has become a battleground over a proposed data center development by TerraWatt, which plans to convert a million square feet of warehouse space. A lawsuit was filed by local residents, including a Saint Louis University biologist, expressing concerns about noise, water and electricity use, and a lack of environmental impact assessments.
The City of St. Louis Board of Public Service unanimously approved a conditional use permit for the 120-megawatt Armory Innovation Data Center project. The approval comes with significant conditions to address community concerns regarding noise, sustainability, and resource use, as well as a robust community benefits agreement. The project is expected to create union jobs and generate substantial tax revenue for the city and public schools.
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.