At the same time, St. Louis leaders understand that growth must come with community engagement and responsible planning. St. Louis is also home to the largest single federal investment in its history. In 2025, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency opened its $1.7 billion NGA West campus in North St. Louis. St. Louis understands that, and the region is choosing to compete for it with clear eyes about the questions that remain. The post $25 billion in data centers shows St. Louis is serious about competing in the AI economy appeared first on Fortune.