What makes land suitable for an AI data center? Logan Freeman and Taylor Malfitano, Founder and Managing Principal of Broadwaters Digital, explore how AI demand connects to data center development, power availability, site selection and commercial real estate.

In this episode of Kansas City Market Pulse, we examine the pieces that need to align before a promising property can become a viable project, from connectivity and financing to approvals and community trust.

Topics include:
⚡ AI tokens and their connection to compute and infrastructure demand
📍 Data center site selection: land, power, fiber and feasibility
🏗️ Large campuses versus smaller data center deployments
🤝 Community concerns around water, electricity, construction and local benefits
💡 What Midwest landowners, developers and real estate investors should understand

We also wrap up with Quick Takes on Taylor’s favorite book or podcast, everyday AI tools and business advice.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Taylor Malfitano is the Founder and Managing Principal of Broadwaters Digital, which operates at the intersection of land development, data center strategy and capital markets. Since 2011, he has been directly involved in over $3.5 billion of real estate transactions. His background includes Gramercy Property Trust and the founding team of Link Logistics, a Blackstone portfolio company.

ABOUT KANSAS CITY MARKET PULSE
Hosted by Logan Freeman of Midwest CRE Advisors, Kansas City Market Pulse explores commercial real estate, market trends and the people shaping investment and development.

Connect with Midwest CRE Advisors:
https://mwcreadvisors.com

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Recorded September 30, 2026.

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