A transformative $100 billion data center campus is coming to the Northland, bringing critical development infrastructure, significant community investment, and long-term economic growth. Planned on 379 acres of land within an existing industrial mega site, KCI-29, the project will consist of six hyperscale data centers totaling up to 1.8 million square feet upon full build-out.
Designed to power the next generation of cloud computing and technology-driven industries, the campus represents one of the largest technology investments in the region’s history by one of the world’s leading tech companies.
The developer is committed to the community. The project is expected to generate over $110 million in new tax revenue across all phases over the bond term—compared to the current annual tax revenue of just $1,400. The first payment of $2.62 Million will be paid during the first five years to the northland school districts’ new Northland Career Center. In addition to the educational investment, Project Kestrel will also invest in workforce development. With each square foot built, a $0.25 per square foot charge will be collected and distributed to the area’s workforce development. Built out to full expectations, an estimated $15.75 million would help train the area’s workforce.
The project will deliver critical public infrastructure enhancements—including water, fiber, and road networks—that will unlock future development opportunities across a variety of land uses at KCI-29. The development understands concerns surrounding the investment into data centers and is committed to utilizing a minimum of 50% of all energy from carbon-free resources. It will also be paying standard city water and wastewater metering rates and is committed to replacing above the amount of water it consumes to support water security and ecosystems.
The data center campus is anticipated to create approximately 50 high-paying jobs per phase, with average annual salaries exceeding $100,000. These positions will contribute to the region’s talent pipeline while attracting top-tier professionals in data and technology operations.
“This data center represents more than just a technology investment—it’s a long-term partnership with our community,” said Jon Stephens, CEO of Port KC. “From strengthening workforce development and education programs to improving infrastructure and creating high-value jobs, this project will help power both the digital economy and local opportunity for decades to come.”
Construction on the first phase is set to begin in 2026.
