Franklin County Residents Oppose Proposed Data Center Plans
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Residents of Franklin County, Missouri, protested at a planning and zoning commission meeting regarding a potential data center annexation plan covering hundreds of acres south of I-44. Concerns were raised about environmental impacts, including pollution and resource usage.
The planning commission will provide recommendations, but final approval will be made by Franklin County commissioners. The site is near Shaw Nature Reserve, prompting additional scrutiny from the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Jan 21, 2026, 10:56 PM
