(913) 543-3332Kansas City Metro Data Center Watch
The Kansas City region has become one of the fastest-growing data-center markets in the country. From De Soto to the Northland to Topeka, billions of dollars in AI and cloud infrastructure are reshaping communities, jobs, water and power. Wingman Real Estate — The Shopper Team tracks every major project so buyers and sellers know what’s being built near them.
Last updated: August 2026 · Compiled by Wingman Real Estate — The Shopper Team, brokered by REAL Broker, LLC. Figures are drawn from public reporting and official records; details change frequently.
Kansas Projects
De Soto Data Center (Beale Infrastructure)
Under way — construction begins 2026De Soto, KS · Johnson County
- $3.1 billion project on 290 acres at 103rd St & Edgerton Rd (former Flint Commerce Center)
- Four buildings totaling ~1.14 million sq ft; developer Mount Sunflower Properties LLC / Beale Infrastructure
- First building targeted for 2027; full build-out 7–9 years
- 100+ permanent six-figure jobs, plus hundreds of construction jobs
- Draws millions of gallons per day from the Kansas River; De Soto’s water rights expand to 6.5–8 million gal/day; developer-funded wastewater plant
- Up to $50 billion in industrial revenue bonds authorized for potential incentives; end user undisclosed
Sources: Johnson County Post
Panasonic Energy — AI Data-Center Batteries
Operating plant, expanding product lineDe Soto, KS · Johnson County
- Panasonic’s De Soto plant — one of the region’s largest employers — is shifting to also produce energy-storage batteries for AI data centers
- Directly links the metro’s biggest manufacturing investment to the data-center boom
Sources: KCUR
Shawnee County / Topeka Data Center Discussions
Proposed / under public reviewTopeka, KS · Shawnee County
- One or more data centers under discussion in Shawnee County
- County officials are actively addressing water- and energy-supply concerns
- Strong public engagement at local meetings
Sources: KSNT
Tonganoxie-Area Proposal
Proposed / under reviewTonganoxie, KS · Leavenworth County
- A proposed data center near Tonganoxie (and the nearby De Soto project) has raised questions about power, water and community impact
- Sits between Lawrence and the Kansas City metro
Sources: Lawrence Journal-World
Missouri Projects
Google — Kansas City Campuses (incl. Project Mica)
Both campuses under constructionKansas City (Northland), MO · Clay County
- First campus (~$1 billion) broke ground March 2024, east of I-435 near Worlds of Fun
- Second campus “Project Mica”: up to $10 billion in bonds (July 2025), 500 acres, ~700 MW, at I-435 & US-169
- Community payments: $1.5M to Smithville School District, $250K to the Northland Career Center
- 25-year, 75% property-tax exemption; Google covers full energy cost under Evergy’s Large Load Power Tariff
Meta — Golden Plains Technology Park
Operational since August 2025Kansas City (Northland), MO · Clay County
- 882-acre park (spanning two counties and three school districts), developed by Diode Ventures
- Meta built a 1M+ sq ft hyperscale facility; ~$1 billion investment; 750 MW capacity
- 1,300+ construction jobs and ~100 permanent positions
- Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) of up to $1.8 billion over time fund school improvements and a career center
Sources: Diode Ventures · Ingram’s
Metrobloks Liberty Campus
Proposed (announced March 2026)Liberty, MO · Clay County
- 568,800 sq ft data center campus proposed in Liberty
- $1.4 billion projected investment
- Part of the fast-growing Northland data-center corridor
Sources: Missouri Data Centers
Metro context: Nebius AI Factory — Independence, MO (Jackson County): a 2.5M sq ft, 800 MW campus (scalable to 1.1 GW) at the Eastgate Commerce Center, approved March 2026. (source)
What It Means for Buyers & Sellers
Data-center development is a double-edged story, and we think buyers and sellers deserve the facts rather than the hype. On the upside: enormous capital investment, road and utility upgrades, school and community payments, and a wave of construction and skilled operating jobs. On the watch list: years of construction traffic near build sites, heavy demand on water and the power grid, and ongoing debates over tax abatements and who ultimately pays for new infrastructure.
The effect on nearby home values is still unfolding and varies project by project. If you own or are considering a home near one of these sites, we’ll pull the current facts — timelines, zoning, traffic and utility plans — for that specific address so you can decide with clear information.
The Water & Power Question
Every major project in the region runs into the same two issues: water and electricity. Large AI data centers can draw millions of gallons of water per day for cooling and hundreds of megawatts of power. De Soto is expanding its Kansas River water rights to 6.5–8 million gallons per day; in Missouri, Evergy’s new Large Load Power Tariff (approved in late 2025) is designed to make the largest users cover their own energy costs so existing ratepayers aren’t subsidizing them. These are the questions drawing standing-room crowds to city-council and zoning meetings across the metro.
Community Voices
Public interest in these projects is intense — local reporting notes that few topics fill a Kansas public meeting like a proposed data center. We’re collecting on-the-record perspectives from residents, officials and business leaders across the metro. If you’ve got a take on a project near you, tell us and we may feature it here.
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Frequently Asked
Where are data centers being built in the Kansas City area?
Major projects include a $3.1 billion campus in De Soto, Kansas; Google’s two Northland campuses and Meta’s Golden Plains Technology Park in Kansas City, Missouri (Clay County); a proposed Metrobloks campus in Liberty, Missouri; and proposals under review in Shawnee County (Topeka) and near Tonganoxie, Kansas.
How big is the De Soto data center project?
The De Soto project is a $3.1 billion, 290-acre development with four buildings totaling about 1.14 million square feet. Construction begins in 2026, with full build-out expected over 7 to 9 years and 100+ permanent jobs.
Do data centers use a lot of water and electricity?
Yes. Large data centers can use millions of gallons of water per day for cooling and hundreds of megawatts of power. In De Soto, the city’s water rights are expanding to 6.5–8 million gallons per day, and in Missouri, Google is covering its own energy costs under Evergy’s Large Load Power Tariff. Water and power are the central issues at public hearings across the metro.
How do data centers affect nearby home values?
It is an evolving question. Data centers bring investment, jobs and infrastructure improvements, but also construction activity and debates over utilities and taxes. Effects on nearby property values are mixed and depend on the specific location and project. If you are buying or selling near a proposed site, we can pull the current facts for that exact address.
Which communities should buyers watch?
In Wingman’s coverage area, the communities most directly tied to data-center activity are De Soto, the Kansas City Northland (near Gladstone, Parkville and Riverside), Liberty, and the Topeka/Shawnee County area.
Sources: Johnson County Post, KCUR, KSHB, KCTV5, Diode Ventures, Ingram’s, Missouri Data Centers, KSNT, Lawrence Journal-World, and public records. This page is provided for general information; it is not investment advice. Wingman Real Estate — The Shopper Team does not steer buyers toward or away from any community.