Lehigh County · City of Allentown · #2026-09-146-000-sq-ft-data-center-n-bradford-st
146,000 sq ft data center, N Bradford St
1024 North Bradford Street, City of Allentown, PA · 146,000 sq ft non-residential, data center
About this project
The project proposes a 146,000 sq ft data center with an electrical substation on four parcels bounded by Bradford Street, American Parkway and Dauphin Street. Nearby uses include the Iron Pigs stadium, a charter school and offices. The site was previously reviewed for warehousing in 2022.
County recommendation: Raises serious concerns
Issues raised: Missing operating details: cooling, water, power, generators and noise, No noise or heat impact studies provided, Grid capacity and PPL upgrade confirmation needed, Parking and truck layout unclear; traffic impacts cannot be assessed, Mechanical yards and lighting need screening and glare control
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- data-center
Filing history
- 2026-09-22 · #2026-09-146-000-sq-ft-data-center-n-bradford-st · Land development · 146,000 sq ft
Map pin is approximate.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $102.2M
- ~730 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~365 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)