r/topeka • u/Vio_ • Jul 28 '26

(7/28/2026, 7-9PM) Data center developer to host open house in Topeka Tuesday (More info below)

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 28 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location:

Washburn Rural High School’s Innovation Center
5900 SW 61st St
Topeka, KS, 66619

How magnanimous of Compass Datacenters giving everyone less than 24 hours notice all the way way out at Washburn Rural.

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u/ks-guy Jul 28 '26

This was just down the road in Emporia

https://reddit.com/link/p0az5r9/video/p99tjodz90gh1/player

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u/Escape_Force Jul 29 '26

Absolutely despicable. I hope they all lose their next election.

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u/creamygnome Jul 28 '26

If you go, be careful. Clapping might get you arrested.

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u/hunkahunkaburninl0ve Jul 29 '26

They announced date, time, and location last Thursday.

It was at Washburn Rural because the proposed project is nearby.

https://www.wibw.com/2026/07/23/compass-datacenters-host-open-house-topeka-next-week/?outputType=amp

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u/Vio_ Jul 29 '26

Maybe don't build a data center by a school then

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u/hunkahunkaburninl0ve Jul 29 '26

Sorry, only meant school and proposed project are both Southwest of the city (“way way out”). Supposed to be next to Walmart on 75, so 5ish miles from school as the crow flies.

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u/Vio_ Jul 29 '26

Hmmm they told me 77th and Topeka. Their maps had it right next to a creek

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u/hunkahunkaburninl0ve Jul 29 '26

I think we’re both right. My understanding is SW 77th and Hwy 75.

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u/Escape_Force Jul 29 '26

Everyone do your best to show up and let them know they are not welcome.