Data Centers and New City Rules | Kansas City News

De Soto’s poised to reshape its future as two major data center projects move forward, sparking community outcry—and action. Residents are demanding new ordinances to tackle transparency, environmental impact, noise, and water use. City Council Member Zack Bradley is leading the charge, drafting rules that could limit NDAs, create a new Environmental Health Officer, and introduce a Dark Skies and Urban Forestry Ordinances to preserve the town’s character. Experts are also being brought in to regulate unique data center noise, while a well-drilling ban near city water lines aims to protect supplies. Public input sessions are coming soon—with final votes expected by year’s end—to ensure these rules guide responsible growth as the town transforms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/51f8d9506f416481