DAMAC Digital data center in Edgerton
Also called: Logistics Park Kansas City data center
Dubai-based DAMAC Digital plans an $860 million data center in an existing warehouse at Logistics Park Kansas City in Edgerton. The planning commission said no, but the city council overruled it in July 2026. It will have backup generators with underground fuel tanks.
Where things stand: City council overrode the planning commission's denial on July 16, 2026. Final plat still needed approval.
🕒 Latest update (July 16, 2026): City council voted unanimously to override the planning commission and approve the plans, without public comment.
What we know
- 📍 Where31800 W. 196th St., Logistics Park Kansas City, Edgerton, Johnson County
- 🏢 CompanyDAMAC Digital
- 💵 Cost$860 million
❓ Still unanswered
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What happened so far
- June 2026Edgerton Planning Commission denied the final site plan.
- June 15, 2026City council voted 3-2 against a six-month data center moratorium.
- July 16, 2026City council voted unanimously to override the planning commission and approve the plans, without public comment.
Local votes and rules
⚖️ Court case
The city sued two residents and their group to stop a citizen petition to block data centers. On Sept. 3, 2026 a judge threw out the case under the state law that protects public speech. A second lawsuit asks the court to put the petition on the ballot.
✅ Approved
City council voted unanimously to override the planning commission and approve DAMAC's data center plans at Logistics Park Kansas City.
🗳️ Public vote
Residents filed a petition (208 valid signatures) for a city law blocking data centers. The council declined to adopt it on July 23, 2026. It is not yet clear if it will go to voters.
✋ Turned down
City council voted 3-2 against a six-month pause on data center applications. The pause would not have stopped the pending DAMAC project.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Edgerton approves data center over planning commission's rejection and residents' objections · Johnson County Post via KCUR · July 25, 2026
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