I’m also curious about the revenue claims made at the developer’s propaganda town halls.
It’s three weeks tomorrow since the first town hall. I haven’t received an email from THO consultant Steadfast City with responses to the Qs not answered at the meetings.
#500Prospect
#ArmoryTIF
#datacenterSTL
It’s three weeks tomorrow since the first town hall. I haven’t received an email from THO consultant Steadfast City with responses to the Qs not answered at the meetings.
#500Prospect
#ArmoryTIF
#datacenterSTL
October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I’m also curious about the revenue claims made at the developer’s propaganda town halls.
It’s three weeks tomorrow since the first town hall. I haven’t received an email from THO consultant Steadfast City with responses to the Qs not answered at the meetings.
#500Prospect
#ArmoryTIF
#datacenterSTL
It’s three weeks tomorrow since the first town hall. I haven’t received an email from THO consultant Steadfast City with responses to the Qs not answered at the meetings.
#500Prospect
#ArmoryTIF
#datacenterSTL
“Utilities have a peculiar business model where their profits are tied to how much money they spend on physical infrastructure,” Peskoe* said. “So the more power lines & power plants they build, the more profitable they are”
*Ari Peskoe,Harvard Law School
#datacenterSTL
www.stlpr.org/health-scien...
*Ari Peskoe,Harvard Law School
#datacenterSTL
www.stlpr.org/health-scien...
Data centers have already paid Ameren Missouri $28M. If they come, everyone’s bills could rise
Ameren Missouri is courting AI data centers by building new power plants and offering them lower bulk electric rates, but their unprecedented energy demands could drive up everyone’s electricity bills...
www.stlpr.org
October 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
“Utilities have a peculiar business model where their profits are tied to how much money they spend on physical infrastructure,” Peskoe* said. “So the more power lines & power plants they build, the more profitable they are”
*Ari Peskoe,Harvard Law School
#datacenterSTL
www.stlpr.org/health-scien...
*Ari Peskoe,Harvard Law School
#datacenterSTL
www.stlpr.org/health-scien...
KSDK takes a look at MO Senate Bill 4.
#DataCenterSTL👇
#DataCenterSTL👇
This was a helpful piece on why Missouri's SB4 isn't as great of a protection for electric consumers from a data center construction boom as proponents claim.
www.ksdk.com/article/news...
www.ksdk.com/article/news...
Missouri's top Republican said data centers won't raise electricity bills. Here's how they likely will
The Missouri Senate's president told Hawley that a new law protects residents from higher power bills caused by data centers. That's not entirely true.
www.ksdk.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
KSDK takes a look at MO Senate Bill 4.
#DataCenterSTL👇
#DataCenterSTL👇
October 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The second developer-sponsored “community engagement” town hall on data center 1 (of at least 2) starts at 5:30 p.m. today at 2319 Chouteau.
Let me know if you see any live-streaming options.
Be one of Those Meddling Kids & pull the mask off #DataCenterSTL
#500Prospect in the #ArmoryTIF district.
Let me know if you see any live-streaming options.
Be one of Those Meddling Kids & pull the mask off #DataCenterSTL
#500Prospect in the #ArmoryTIF district.
October 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The second developer-sponsored “community engagement” town hall on data center 1 (of at least 2) starts at 5:30 p.m. today at 2319 Chouteau.
Let me know if you see any live-streaming options.
Be one of Those Meddling Kids & pull the mask off #DataCenterSTL
#500Prospect in the #ArmoryTIF district.
Let me know if you see any live-streaming options.
Be one of Those Meddling Kids & pull the mask off #DataCenterSTL
#500Prospect in the #ArmoryTIF district.
Starting soon!
Community Town Hall on #DataCenterSTL
I haven’t seen a line so long since the first U. City TIF hearing in 2018.
Community Town Hall on #DataCenterSTL
I haven’t seen a line so long since the first U. City TIF hearing in 2018.
October 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Starting soon!
Community Town Hall on #DataCenterSTL
I haven’t seen a line so long since the first U. City TIF hearing in 2018.
Community Town Hall on #DataCenterSTL
I haven’t seen a line so long since the first U. City TIF hearing in 2018.
Today at 3:30 p.m.
BOA Public Infrastructure Committee hearing on #BOAres111 for data centers.
Testify at city hall or via Zoom.
Email comments to: [email protected]
We need a moratorium, by ordinance, on #datacenterSTL
#ArmoryTIF #SLU353
Details:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
BOA Public Infrastructure Committee hearing on #BOAres111 for data centers.
Testify at city hall or via Zoom.
Email comments to: [email protected]
We need a moratorium, by ordinance, on #datacenterSTL
#ArmoryTIF #SLU353
Details:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
October 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Today at 3:30 p.m.
BOA Public Infrastructure Committee hearing on #BOAres111 for data centers.
Testify at city hall or via Zoom.
Email comments to: [email protected]
We need a moratorium, by ordinance, on #datacenterSTL
#ArmoryTIF #SLU353
Details:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
BOA Public Infrastructure Committee hearing on #BOAres111 for data centers.
Testify at city hall or via Zoom.
Email comments to: [email protected]
We need a moratorium, by ordinance, on #datacenterSTL
#ArmoryTIF #SLU353
Details:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...
I suspect SLU’s lobbyist has briefed President Feser on the proposed data center in the #SLU363.
Handy that said lobbyist also represents #datacenterSTL developer THO investments/RodThomas.
#ArmoryTIF
Handy that said lobbyist also represents #datacenterSTL developer THO investments/RodThomas.
#ArmoryTIF
September 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I suspect SLU’s lobbyist has briefed President Feser on the proposed data center in the #SLU363.
Handy that said lobbyist also represents #datacenterSTL developer THO investments/RodThomas.
#ArmoryTIF
Handy that said lobbyist also represents #datacenterSTL developer THO investments/RodThomas.
#ArmoryTIF
And there it is.
Every St. Louis City Alder's good friend, lobbyist David Sweeney, former Chief Clerk of the Board of Alders, finally hired to get #DataCenterSTL across the finish line.
The initial moratorium talk by Alders was probably just to help him land the big money client.
Every St. Louis City Alder's good friend, lobbyist David Sweeney, former Chief Clerk of the Board of Alders, finally hired to get #DataCenterSTL across the finish line.
The initial moratorium talk by Alders was probably just to help him land the big money client.
September 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
And there it is.
Every St. Louis City Alder's good friend, lobbyist David Sweeney, former Chief Clerk of the Board of Alders, finally hired to get #DataCenterSTL across the finish line.
The initial moratorium talk by Alders was probably just to help him land the big money client.
Every St. Louis City Alder's good friend, lobbyist David Sweeney, former Chief Clerk of the Board of Alders, finally hired to get #DataCenterSTL across the finish line.
The initial moratorium talk by Alders was probably just to help him land the big money client.
🚨 #DataCenterSTL pitch in #ArmoryTIF district!
“However, it's not clear what tax incentives may be included in the proposed project or what existing tax incentives from the original development will carry over to the new project. Those details could offset the actual impact on the city’s tax base”
“However, it's not clear what tax incentives may be included in the proposed project or what existing tax incentives from the original development will carry over to the new project. Those details could offset the actual impact on the city’s tax base”
NEW: Documents obtained by @stlpublicradio.bsky.social reveal the Armory data center proposal rivals the cost of the on-hold St. Charles project we connected to Google earlier this month. Meanwhile, pushback on the project grows.
✍🏻: me / @kgrumke.bsky.social
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✍🏻: me / @kgrumke.bsky.social
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Documents reveal Armory data center price tag is larger than controversial St. Charles project
Newly revealed documents outline the developer’s pitch to St. Louis to turn the shuttered Armory into a $600 million data center. However, while its developer says he’ll engage the public he offered f...
www.stlpr.org
September 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🚨 #DataCenterSTL pitch in #ArmoryTIF district!
“However, it's not clear what tax incentives may be included in the proposed project or what existing tax incentives from the original development will carry over to the new project. Those details could offset the actual impact on the city’s tax base”
“However, it's not clear what tax incentives may be included in the proposed project or what existing tax incentives from the original development will carry over to the new project. Those details could offset the actual impact on the city’s tax base”
#BOAbreaking
Per a post by Ald. Schweitzer this morning on Instagram: the petitioners (Rod Thomas of Tristar Properties/THO Investments) has asked for a continuation of the conditional use hearing on the #500Prospect site of a #DataCenterSTL
Stay tuned for details.
#ArmoryTIF
#GreenStreetBailout
Per a post by Ald. Schweitzer this morning on Instagram: the petitioners (Rod Thomas of Tristar Properties/THO Investments) has asked for a continuation of the conditional use hearing on the #500Prospect site of a #DataCenterSTL
Stay tuned for details.
#ArmoryTIF
#GreenStreetBailout
September 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
#BOAbreaking
Per a post by Ald. Schweitzer this morning on Instagram: the petitioners (Rod Thomas of Tristar Properties/THO Investments) has asked for a continuation of the conditional use hearing on the #500Prospect site of a #DataCenterSTL
Stay tuned for details.
#ArmoryTIF
#GreenStreetBailout
Per a post by Ald. Schweitzer this morning on Instagram: the petitioners (Rod Thomas of Tristar Properties/THO Investments) has asked for a continuation of the conditional use hearing on the #500Prospect site of a #DataCenterSTL
Stay tuned for details.
#ArmoryTIF
#GreenStreetBailout
Mark your calendar for the Oct. 9 & 13 #DataCenterSTL town halls for #500Prospect
Rod Thomas has added Doug Rasmussen/Steadfast City to his campaign bullpen. Will Steadfast staff deceive city officials & the public about the project's details? Refer to the #JeffArmsPID
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Rod Thomas has added Doug Rasmussen/Steadfast City to his campaign bullpen. Will Steadfast staff deceive city officials & the public about the project's details? Refer to the #JeffArmsPID
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Story here: www.stltoday.com/news/local/m...
October 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Mark your calendar for the Oct. 9 & 13 #DataCenterSTL town halls for #500Prospect
Rod Thomas has added Doug Rasmussen/Steadfast City to his campaign bullpen. Will Steadfast staff deceive city officials & the public about the project's details? Refer to the #JeffArmsPID
bsky.app/profile/step...
Rod Thomas has added Doug Rasmussen/Steadfast City to his campaign bullpen. Will Steadfast staff deceive city officials & the public about the project's details? Refer to the #JeffArmsPID
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Precisely!
In addition to #700spring, I think THO/Greenstreet are targeting the Goodwill warehouse at #3728Market & adjacent property at #3852Market for a potential 4th data center.
#datacenterSTL
#500Prospect
#GreenstreetBailout
In addition to #700spring, I think THO/Greenstreet are targeting the Goodwill warehouse at #3728Market & adjacent property at #3852Market for a potential 4th data center.
#datacenterSTL
#500Prospect
#GreenstreetBailout
October 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Precisely!
In addition to #700spring, I think THO/Greenstreet are targeting the Goodwill warehouse at #3728Market & adjacent property at #3852Market for a potential 4th data center.
#datacenterSTL
#500Prospect
#GreenstreetBailout
In addition to #700spring, I think THO/Greenstreet are targeting the Goodwill warehouse at #3728Market & adjacent property at #3852Market for a potential 4th data center.
#datacenterSTL
#500Prospect
#GreenstreetBailout
🫡 Great. I’ll stay tuned!
#DataCenterSTL
#DataCenterSTL
September 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
🫡 Great. I’ll stay tuned!
#DataCenterSTL
#DataCenterSTL
🧵 on #DataCenterSTL
Site no. 1: #500Prospect
Excluding the Armory building, are THO Investments &/or GreenStreet considering other locations for additional data centers?
Site no. 1: #500Prospect
Excluding the Armory building, are THO Investments &/or GreenStreet considering other locations for additional data centers?
Via additional reporting from the P-D's @stephkukuljan.bsky.social, Midtown Redevelopment addressed TIF at the meeting, (correctly) stating that they don't control TIF, just tax abatement, and that the City should carve out the site from the existing TIF. BoA should introduce that legislation ASAP.
This whole proposal is a mess in a myriad of ways, and I don't trust the tax generation numbers at all, but it is good to see a rather firm swearing off of tax abatement by SLU/Midtown Redevelopment. BoA should terminate the existing TIF encompassing the site, though.
www.stlmag.com/business/tow...
www.stlmag.com/business/tow...
October 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
🧵 on #DataCenterSTL
Site no. 1: #500Prospect
Excluding the Armory building, are THO Investments &/or GreenStreet considering other locations for additional data centers?
Site no. 1: #500Prospect
Excluding the Armory building, are THO Investments &/or GreenStreet considering other locations for additional data centers?
I still recommend submitting your written testimony to the City of St. Louis Zoning Section ASAP, requesting that it be added to the file for the application for #500Prospect, citing the file number in the quoted post:
bsky.app/profile/gcon...
#DataCenterSTL
bsky.app/profile/gcon...
#DataCenterSTL
Opposition to the proposed #500Prospect data center is growing!
Send comment to: Sandra Long (Zoning Plan Reviewer) at: [email protected]
Include the reference number AB-586691-25 in the subject line of the email.
🔗 to the 9/25 Conditional Use Hearing notice: tinyurl.com/yc7pubne
#datacenterSTL
Send comment to: Sandra Long (Zoning Plan Reviewer) at: [email protected]
Include the reference number AB-586691-25 in the subject line of the email.
🔗 to the 9/25 Conditional Use Hearing notice: tinyurl.com/yc7pubne
#datacenterSTL
September 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I still recommend submitting your written testimony to the City of St. Louis Zoning Section ASAP, requesting that it be added to the file for the application for #500Prospect, citing the file number in the quoted post:
bsky.app/profile/gcon...
#DataCenterSTL
bsky.app/profile/gcon...
#DataCenterSTL
The #datacenterSTL developer Rod Thomas appears to be driving policy making at city hall.
Timeline from @danp619.bsky.social
👇
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Timeline from @danp619.bsky.social
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First there was a moratorium. Then on 9/16 Rod Thomas wrote a letter. Suddenly. In a very thoughtful way, they killed the moratorium on 9/18….WTF. How bout we thoughtfully think about people first? Thx to @kavahnmansouri.bsky.social see his story for a link to the document.
September 26, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The #datacenterSTL developer Rod Thomas appears to be driving policy making at city hall.
Timeline from @danp619.bsky.social
👇
bsky.app/profile/danp...
Timeline from @danp619.bsky.social
👇
bsky.app/profile/danp...
Opposition to the proposed #500Prospect data center is growing!
Send comment to: Sandra Long (Zoning Plan Reviewer) at: [email protected]
Include the reference number AB-586691-25 in the subject line of the email.
🔗 to the 9/25 Conditional Use Hearing notice: tinyurl.com/yc7pubne
#datacenterSTL
Send comment to: Sandra Long (Zoning Plan Reviewer) at: [email protected]
Include the reference number AB-586691-25 in the subject line of the email.
🔗 to the 9/25 Conditional Use Hearing notice: tinyurl.com/yc7pubne
#datacenterSTL
September 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Opposition to the proposed #500Prospect data center is growing!
Send comment to: Sandra Long (Zoning Plan Reviewer) at: [email protected]
Include the reference number AB-586691-25 in the subject line of the email.
🔗 to the 9/25 Conditional Use Hearing notice: tinyurl.com/yc7pubne
#datacenterSTL
Send comment to: Sandra Long (Zoning Plan Reviewer) at: [email protected]
Include the reference number AB-586691-25 in the subject line of the email.
🔗 to the 9/25 Conditional Use Hearing notice: tinyurl.com/yc7pubne
#datacenterSTL
Report on the Oct. 12 #DataCenterSTL Town Hall by @kavahnmansouri.bsky.social
“City residents deserve information & input into the decision-making process for industrial uses that cause harm to health & environment,” said Maxine Gill, a member of the MO Coalition for the Environment.”
#ArmoryTIF
“City residents deserve information & input into the decision-making process for industrial uses that cause harm to health & environment,” said Maxine Gill, a member of the MO Coalition for the Environment.”
#ArmoryTIF
As pushback grows over a potential data center project in Midtown St. Louis, residents say they worry about the development’s environmental impact and if it would cause their electricity bills to rise.
Concern over Armory data center draws over 200 St. Louisans to community-led town hall
As pushback grows over a potential data center project in Midtown St. Louis, residents say they worry about the development’s environmental impact and if it would cause their electricity bills to rise...
www.stlpr.org
October 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Report on the Oct. 12 #DataCenterSTL Town Hall by @kavahnmansouri.bsky.social
“City residents deserve information & input into the decision-making process for industrial uses that cause harm to health & environment,” said Maxine Gill, a member of the MO Coalition for the Environment.”
#ArmoryTIF
“City residents deserve information & input into the decision-making process for industrial uses that cause harm to health & environment,” said Maxine Gill, a member of the MO Coalition for the Environment.”
#ArmoryTIF
In case anyone was expecting transparency regarding the value of Missouri's incentives for data centers (new facility or expansion): by law the financial data is kept confidential.
#DataCenterSTL
#EndSubsidySecrecy
#BOAres111
#DataCenterSTL
#EndSubsidySecrecy
#BOAres111
September 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
In case anyone was expecting transparency regarding the value of Missouri's incentives for data centers (new facility or expansion): by law the financial data is kept confidential.
#DataCenterSTL
#EndSubsidySecrecy
#BOAres111
#DataCenterSTL
#EndSubsidySecrecy
#BOAres111
Zoom info for today’s 5:30 p.m. developer propaganda “town hall/community engagement” meeting on the proposed data center(s) in the #ArmoryTIF district:
stlouis.govocal.com/en/projects/...
See item 5 at the “Go Vocal” link
#ShowUsTheMath
#500prospect
#3660Market
#DataCenterSTL
stlouis.govocal.com/en/projects/...
See item 5 at the “Go Vocal” link
#ShowUsTheMath
#500prospect
#3660Market
#DataCenterSTL
October 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Zoom info for today’s 5:30 p.m. developer propaganda “town hall/community engagement” meeting on the proposed data center(s) in the #ArmoryTIF district:
stlouis.govocal.com/en/projects/...
See item 5 at the “Go Vocal” link
#ShowUsTheMath
#500prospect
#3660Market
#DataCenterSTL
stlouis.govocal.com/en/projects/...
See item 5 at the “Go Vocal” link
#ShowUsTheMath
#500prospect
#3660Market
#DataCenterSTL
9th ward Ald. Browning issues statement opposing the two #DataCenterSTL proposed for the #ArmoryTIF district.
"Decisions about data centers should be delayed until the City can establish appropriate regulations that prioritize people instead of nameless tech companies"
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"Decisions about data centers should be delayed until the City can establish appropriate regulations that prioritize people instead of nameless tech companies"
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Ald. Browning:
“Approving the conversion of the Armory and its neighboring properties into a dead space with minimal jobs and a lack of foot traffic would go against sound planning practices, and kill the momentum of the area”
www.browningstl.com/policy-newsl...
“Approving the conversion of the Armory and its neighboring properties into a dead space with minimal jobs and a lack of foot traffic would go against sound planning practices, and kill the momentum of the area”
www.browningstl.com/policy-newsl...
September Policy Newsletter Special - An Open Letter on the Armory Data Center — Michael Browning for Alderman
An open letter in opposition to the Armory Data Center proposal, exploring the history and future of land use in St. Louis
www.browningstl.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
9th ward Ald. Browning issues statement opposing the two #DataCenterSTL proposed for the #ArmoryTIF district.
"Decisions about data centers should be delayed until the City can establish appropriate regulations that prioritize people instead of nameless tech companies"
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"Decisions about data centers should be delayed until the City can establish appropriate regulations that prioritize people instead of nameless tech companies"
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I suspect that the projected tax revenue shared by consultants Steadfast-Propaganda-City are way too high.
FYI: David Sweeney lobbies for developer THO Investments & SLU.
Not mentioned on 10/9: The #SLU353 can authorize up to 25 years tax abatement for the #500Prospect #datacenterSTL
#ArmoryTIF
FYI: David Sweeney lobbies for developer THO Investments & SLU.
Not mentioned on 10/9: The #SLU353 can authorize up to 25 years tax abatement for the #500Prospect #datacenterSTL
#ArmoryTIF
October 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I suspect that the projected tax revenue shared by consultants Steadfast-Propaganda-City are way too high.
FYI: David Sweeney lobbies for developer THO Investments & SLU.
Not mentioned on 10/9: The #SLU353 can authorize up to 25 years tax abatement for the #500Prospect #datacenterSTL
#ArmoryTIF
FYI: David Sweeney lobbies for developer THO Investments & SLU.
Not mentioned on 10/9: The #SLU353 can authorize up to 25 years tax abatement for the #500Prospect #datacenterSTL
#ArmoryTIF
I will also be floored if the developer commits in writing not to use TIF and tax abatement. I believe the state’s sales/use tax exemption for data centers might impact city sales tax revenue.
Let’s see if the Steadfast City staff are willing to disclose the name of their employer.
#datacenterSTL
Let’s see if the Steadfast City staff are willing to disclose the name of their employer.
#datacenterSTL
October 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I will also be floored if the developer commits in writing not to use TIF and tax abatement. I believe the state’s sales/use tax exemption for data centers might impact city sales tax revenue.
Let’s see if the Steadfast City staff are willing to disclose the name of their employer.
#datacenterSTL
Let’s see if the Steadfast City staff are willing to disclose the name of their employer.
#datacenterSTL
Rod Thomas/THO wants to partner with the City of St. Louis to develop #DataCenterSTL "guidelines."
The public hearing on data center #BOAres111 is on 10/1 at 3:30 p.m. tinyurl.com/4fhupkc7
FYI: Resolutions are not legally enforceable.
Is the #500Prospect proposal another case of #TheFixIsIn314?
The public hearing on data center #BOAres111 is on 10/1 at 3:30 p.m. tinyurl.com/4fhupkc7
FYI: Resolutions are not legally enforceable.
Is the #500Prospect proposal another case of #TheFixIsIn314?
September 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Rod Thomas/THO wants to partner with the City of St. Louis to develop #DataCenterSTL "guidelines."
The public hearing on data center #BOAres111 is on 10/1 at 3:30 p.m. tinyurl.com/4fhupkc7
FYI: Resolutions are not legally enforceable.
Is the #500Prospect proposal another case of #TheFixIsIn314?
The public hearing on data center #BOAres111 is on 10/1 at 3:30 p.m. tinyurl.com/4fhupkc7
FYI: Resolutions are not legally enforceable.
Is the #500Prospect proposal another case of #TheFixIsIn314?