Ep. 46 - The Data Center Boom: How CRE is Powering the Digital Economy | Simon Enwia, CCIM

Episode 46 of The Kansas City Market Pulse dives deep into one of the fastest-growing sectors in commercial real estate: data centers.

Host Logan Freeman sits down with Simon Enwia, CCIM, CEO & Managing Broker of SENW, to unpack the massive surge in demand for powered land, AI-driven development sites, and the infrastructure needed to support the digital economy.

In this episode, Simon breaks down:

• Why data centers are the next major CRE asset class
• How site selection works: power, water, zoning, fiber, and risk
• The rise of data center conversions in industrial and office
• The impact of AI on demand for hyperscale and edge facilities
• What brokers, developers, and investors must understand about this niche
• How municipalities are preparing for the data-heavy future

If you’ve been curious about how AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure are reshaping CRE, this conversation is a must-listen.

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