Proposed
Microsoft data center campus in Vision Park (Van Meter)
Microsoft bought farmland in Van Meter's Vision Park for a data center campus. A draft city deal says Microsoft expects to invest about $420 million and could build up to ten buildings, with the first starting in 2028. Some neighbors worry about lights, views and water pressure.
Where things stand: Microsoft owns the land. A development agreement was on the city agenda on March 23, 2026; first building planned 2028–2030.
🕒 Latest update (March 23, 2026): Van Meter City Council agenda included a development agreement with Microsoft (about $420 million, buildings starting 2028).
What we know
- 📍 WhereVision Park, southeast of 360th Street and Richland Road, Van Meter, Dallas County
- 🏢 CompanyMicrosoft
- 👤 Built forMicrosoft
- 💵 Cost$420 million
- 💸 Tax breaksDraft agreement: city builds streets and water and sewer lines; Microsoft is paid back from tax increment financing.
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- Did the Van Meter City Council approve the Microsoft agreement on March 23, 2026? 🙋 I'll find out
- How many acres did Microsoft buy? Reports say 377 or 414 acres. 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Jan 2024Microsoft bought farmland in Van Meter's Vision Park for nearly $40 million.
- March 23, 2026Van Meter City Council agenda included a development agreement with Microsoft (about $420 million, buildings starting 2028).
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- March 23, 2026 workshop packet (Microsoft development agreement) · City of Van Meter · March 23, 2026
- Microsoft's Van Meter data center signals expansion beyond West Des Moines · Des Moines Register via AOL
- Microsoft moves into Van Meter with data center · WHO 13
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