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De Soto Data Center Expansion Sparks Outcry | Kansas City News
De Soto residents are furious as a data center project—now ballooning to 2.9 million square feet—moves forward without their consent, sparking outrage over environmental impact, noise, and light pollution. While the developer claims the original plans were preliminary and zoning still applies, locals and even a former council member say they were misled. The city touts $300 million in revenue and promises infrastructure upgrades, but residents demand transparency and protections. Construction has already begun, with phase one slated for 2029, and the developer pledges $10 million to fix aging…
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