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Data Center or Heritage? KC Council Pushes Back | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s historic Western Newspaper Union Building, a century-old landmark, faces demolition to make way for a 20-story data center proposed by a Miami firm — sparking fierce opposition from Council members Crispin Rea and Eric Bunch. They argue the project won’t create meaningful jobs or residents, and question the developer’s motives, demanding greater transparency. While developers offer to preserve the facade, the City Plan Commission’s upcoming review could decide the building’s fate — pitting progress against preservation in a battle that reflects a broader urban dilemma. Listen in…
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