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No project in Franklin Township, but 3 nearby

Who decides here: the Franklin County Commissioners usually decides on zoning in Franklin Township. Townships here have little say over land use.

Nearby (within 15 miles)

Approved, not built yetabout 10 miles away

DAMAC Digital data center in Edgerton

Edgerton, Johnson County

🕒 July 16, 2026: City council voted unanimously to override the planning commission and approve the plans…

Stopped or cancelledabout 10 miles away

Proximity Park data center and gas plant (Ottawa)

Ottawa, Franklin County

300 acres

🕒 Sept 2026: City commission voted 5-0 to end the contract because no development agreement was submi…

Reported in the news, not confirmed yet

Stopped or cancelledabout 13 miles away

Beale Infrastructure Gardner data center (withdrawn)

Gardner, Johnson County

300 acres

🕒 May 6, 2026: Beale withdrew its application after the city said no incentives would be given.

Reported in the news, not confirmed yet

Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelledHollow dot (when zoomed in): exact site not known yet, pin shows the town

What you can do

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    We'll email you if anything changes in Franklin Township.
  2. Go to township meetings.
    Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing.
  3. Ask questions in writing.
    Use our checklist.
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We'll email you when something changes in Franklin Township. Nothing else.

⚡ Your electric company

Depending on where you live in Franklin Township: Evergy Metro (company) or 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc. (not available).

Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Kansas.