# Data Center or Heritage? Kansas City Debate | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-07-27T20:25:59+00:00
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Two Kansas City council members are fighting to save the historic Western Newspaper Union Building from demolition to make way for a 20-story data center, arguing the project fails to bring residents or jobs to downtown and clashes with the city’s vision for a vibrant, people-centered core. The landmark, listed on the National Register since 2007, stands as a symbol of the city’s architectural heritage, and councilmembers insist its preservation is key to downtown’s future. With a public hearing looming and funding uncertain, the debate centers on whether this tech project truly advances Kansas City’s growth—or erases its history. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f389571342a3f158

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