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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Meta Plans Kansas City, Missouri, Hyperscale Data Center

03/31/2022
Meta will locate its new hyperscale data center at the Golden Plains Technology Park in Kansas City, Missouri. The $800 million project is expected to create 100 jobs over the next several years.

The one million-square-foot facility and 5.5 million-square-foot data center campus will be operational in 2024.

“Meta is excited to call Kansas City our new home. It stands out with so much to offer - good access to infrastructure and fiber, a strong pool of talent for both construction and operations, and more than anything, great community partners,” said Darcy Nothnagle, director of community and economic development, Meta. “Meta is committed to being a good neighbor and investing in the long-term vitality of the region for years to come.”

“We’re proud to welcome Meta to Kansas City for this historic, cutting-edge development that will positively impact our state’s economy for years to come,” said Missouri Governor Mike Parson. “The Show-Me State stands out as a rising technology hub due to our strategic location, skilled workforce, and prime business climate. This unprecedented investment signals Missouri is open for business, and that our state is a prime destination for high-tech leaders and innovators alike.”

The location will be one of the most sustainable data centers in the world, using 32% less energy and will be 80% more water-efficient on average than the industry standard. The facility will achieve net-zero carbon emissions and aims to be LEED® Gold level certified.

“KC is the most connected region in the U.S. with more than 5.5 million miles of fiber deployed. This infrastructure, coupled with a dynamic and robust talent pool, provides Meta the resources it needs for long-term success in our market,” said Tim Cowden, president and CEO, Kansas City Area Development Council. “Meta’s selection of KC, joining many other global tech brands in our region, puts a spotlight on our thriving tech industry. The region’s new state-of-the-art single terminal airport opening in March 2023 and our collaborative business community make KC a top location of choice for other tech companies seeking growth.”

As a central U.S. location, Kansas City is a midpoint that provides improved network connectivity between coastal data centers. Additionally, the region offers more security with less risk of natural disasters and other threats.

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