2401 W. Emaus Avenue - Data Center
Allentown
Description
Amended preliminary/final land development application to revise a previously approved warehouse into a 75-megawatt data center with an electrical substation and sound walls.
Impact summary
Brings major technology infrastructure to the city but raises concerns about noise, emissions, and community health.
Applicant
- Name
- Quantm Group, LLC
- Address
- 2401 W. Emaus AvenueSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 41
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Planning Commission
A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Planning Commission — October 13, 2026
Amended land development plan to convert an approved warehouse into a 75-megawatt data center with a substation and 32 backup generators.
Planning Commission — September 8, 2026
Amended plan to convert a previously approved warehouse into a data center with an electrical substation and sound walls.
Planning Commission — June 9, 2026
Amended land development plan to convert a previously approved 224,000 square foot warehouse into a data center with a 23,342 square foot addition.
Related issues (1)
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