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Data Centers

Data centers are specialized facilities that house the computing and networking systems needed to run applications and to store, process, and manage large amounts of data.

The demand to develop new data centers has been rapidly increasing amidst the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom. As data centers become increasingly common nationwide and in the St. Louis region, concerns have arisen around their environmental, economic, and community impacts.

Large-scale data centers can require tremendous amounts of water and energy to sustain, straining local utilities and potentially impacting residents’ utility bills; create noise and heat pollution; and cause other nuisances that negatively affect surrounding neighborhoods.

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Phases

Phases overview
1Phase 1: Planning Commission Considers Data Center Moratorium
Planning Commission Considers Data Center Moratorium
2Phase 2: Mayor Issues Executive Order 92
Mayor Issues Executive Order 92
3Phase 3: Public Input on Data Center Projects & Regulations
Public Input on Data Center Projects & Regulations
4Phase 4: Board of Aldermen Passes Resolution 111
Board of Aldermen Passes Resolution 111
5Phase 5: Developer of Proposed Armory Data Center Holds Town Halls
Developer of Proposed Armory Data Center Holds Town Halls
6Phase 6: Missouri Public Service Commission approves Consumer Protection Plan
Missouri Public Service Commission approves Consumer Protection Plan
7Phase 7: Planning Commission considers Data Center zoning regulations
Planning Commission considers Data Center zoning regulations
8Phase 8: Conditional Use Hearing on Armory Data Center Proposal
Conditional Use Hearing on Armory Data Center Proposal
9Phase 9: Planning Commission considers Data Center Zoning regulations
Planning Commission considers Data Center Zoning regulations
10Phase 10: Board of Aldermen considers Data Center Zoning regulations
Board of Aldermen considers Data Center Zoning regulations
11Phase 11: Planning Commission considers Data Center Zoning regulations
Planning Commission considers Data Center Zoning regulations
12Phase 12: Board of Aldermen considers Data Center Zoning regulations
Board of Aldermen considers Data Center Zoning regulations
13Phase 13: Data Center Zoning regulations become law
Data Center Zoning regulations become law
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Conditional Use Hearing on Armory Data Center Proposal

March 17, 2026 5:00 AM - March 20, 2026 5:00 AM

On March 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM, the Board of Adjustment will hold a conditional use hearing on the data center proposal for 3728-46 Market Street & 3852-58 Market Street. Attached below is the required application submitted for the basis for conditional use hearing, the letters received by Zoning, separated by those in support and those in opposition.

AB589087-26 (3728-46 Market Street) & AB589090-26 (3852-58 Market Street) file-compressed.pdf
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Letters of Opposition.pdf
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Letters of Support.pdf
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4 comments

NO DATA CENTERS IN STL

Nicholas Freed•7 months ago I'm a bit confused why we are still discussing this issue after multiple hearings and a vast majority of citizens have already told the BOA and these developers that we do NOT want a data center in the city of St. Louis. Data centers are a drain on resources, taxes, and environmental resources. There is nothing good that would come from having one of these in the city of St. Louis. They do not produce meaningful, long-term jobs. They do not benefit the community. They are not supported by any citizen of the city. We need real businesses that would benefit the city and produce meaningful tax growth for local schools. This project would not do that. I strongly urge in no uncertain terms: DENY THIS APPLICATION.
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Data center questions

Bruce Mayhew•7 months ago How much water does the data center require daily? Will it stress our already taxed water main system? Will the required water amount impact the surrounding area? How much waste water is generated daily? Will it impact the sewer system? Will it affect the residents in the area? Will the data center impact the cost of water and msd bills for St. Louis residents? How much electricity will be required for the data center? Will it impact the electric bills of area residences? How much natural gas will the data center require? Will it impact natural gas customers in the area? Will it impact the cost of natural gas for area customers? Will the data center generate noise that will affect the area residents? What is the environmental impact on the area?
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No, No, and No!

Angel Statum•7 months ago I live 1.5 miles away and see no benefit to adding a data center near my residence.
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I support the Armory data center proposal. They listened to public input and addressed many of the concerns.

Paul Nauert•7 months ago They are not seeking any local development incentives or tax abatement. They project considerable tax payments to the City and SLPS (I'm a SLPS graduate.) I live about 1.1 miles from the AID site, have walked and biked there, and regularly ride Metrolink, and drive I-64 past it. I view it as an isolated site between a busy highway and large railroad yard. It's already very noisy and the AID developers have committed to sound mitigation from their facilities. The Armory is vacant.
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Events

Past events

  • Planning Commission: Data Center Zoning

    Aug
    12
    2026
    Event date and time

    Event date: August 12th, 2026 at 10:30 PM to August 13th, 2026 at 1:00 AM.

    August 12, 2026 10:30 PM - August 13, 2026 1:00 AM UTC

    Location

    1520 Market Street

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  • HUDZ Committee Hearing

    Jul
    01
    2026
    Event date and time

    Event date: July 1st, 2026 from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

    July 1, 2026 • 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

    Location

    1200 Market Street

    Read more
  • HUDZ Committee Hearing

    Jun
    30
    2026
    Event date and time

    Event date: June 30th, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

    June 30, 2026 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTC

    Online meeting link

    Online meeting

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  • HUDZ Committee Hearing

    Jun
    23
    2026
    Event date and time

    Event date: June 23rd, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

    June 23, 2026 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTC

    Location

    1200 Market Street

    Online meeting link

    Online meeting

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  • Planning Commission

    Jun
    10
    2026
    Event date and time

    Event date: June 10th, 2026 at 10:30 PM to June 11th, 2026 at 1:00 AM.

    June 10, 2026 10:30 PM - June 11, 2026 1:00 AM UTC

    Location

    1520 Market Street

    Online meeting link

    Online meeting

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  • Special Meeting of the Planning Commission

    May
    18
    2026
    Event date and time

    Event date: May 18th, 2026 at 10:30 PM to May 19th, 2026 at 12:30 AM.

    May 18, 2026 10:30 PM - May 19, 2026 12:30 AM UTC

    Location

    1200 Market Street

    Registrants

    11 registrants

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  • Informational Webinar: Updated Draft Zoning Regulations for Data Centers

    May
    11
    2026
    Event date and time

    Event date: May 11th, 2026 at 11:00 PM to May 12th, 2026 at 1:00 AM.

    May 11, 2026 11:00 PM - May 12, 2026 1:00 AM UTC

    Online meeting link

    Online meeting

    Registrants

    8 registrants

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  • Conditional Use Hearing on Armory Data Center

    Mar
    19
    2026
    Event date and time

    Event date: March 19th, 2026 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.

    March 19, 2026 • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM UTC

    Online meeting link

    Online meeting

    Registrants

    7 registrants

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  • Planning Commission Hearing on Proposed Data Center Regulations

    Feb
    11
    2026
    Event date and time

    Event date: February 11th, 2026 at 11:30 PM to February 12th, 2026 at 1:30 AM.

    February 11, 2026 11:30 PM - February 12, 2026 1:30 AM UTC

    Location

    1520 Market Street

    Online meeting link

    Online meeting

    Registrants

    1 registrant

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  • Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee Hearing on Resolution 111: Affirming Support of Executive Order 92 Concerning Data Centers

    Oct
    01
    2025
    Event date and time

    Event date: October 1st, 2025 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

    October 1, 2025 • 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

    Location

    1200 Market Street

    Online meeting link

    Online meeting

    Registrants

    20 registrants

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