# Midtown Data Center Decision Looms | St. Louis News

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Podcast: [St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237)
Published: 2026-07-30T04:30:33+00:00
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A $3 billion data center looms over Midtown St. Louis, poised to transform the old Armory site—but its future hangs in the balance as the city’s Board of Adjustment prepares to rule. Proponents tout massive tax revenue, including $33 million for schools in Year One, plus 1,000 construction and 200 tech jobs. Critics, however, warn of environmental risks, heat islands, water contamination, and property value impacts. Developers insist safeguards exist and reject public funding. With a historic virtual hearing behind them, the board will decide today: green light or back to the drawing board for this tech giant’s next big bet. 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/c1270d6693f77278

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