Allentown's Planning Commission holding meeting on proposed data center
In Easton, Northampton County (PA), Easton City Council and local residents debated municipal data center siting, utility infrastructure load, water consumption, and zoning rules during the June 15, 2026 session.
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Allentown's Planning Commission holding meeting on proposed data center
Easton City Council · June 15, 2026
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- Clip 1 · 0:25 Easton City Council Officials and Speakers Elected Official Questioning auto captions, uncheckedZoning Power & Grid Water
Officials and speakers in Easton, PA address municipal data center zoning, grid capacity, and community impacts.
">> The controversy over data centers continues to roil people and communities across the Lehigh Valley. But for the first time tonight, that fight makes its way into the Allentown city limits. Allentown's Planning Commission is set to hold a hearing tonight on a plan data center on the southern edge of the city. A developer has petitioned to turn a currently empty 220 zero zero zero square foot warehouse on Emmaus Avenue into a data center, and that's led to backlash"
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Community members and local officials in Easton, PA weigh water supply, electricity rates, and neighborhood buffer rules.
"specifically with concerns about water and energy use and possible noise from the site. It does sit across the street from some homes and near a strip mall with businesses. Officials, though, say sites like this can bring important tax revenue. Turk says the Planning commission will have a lot to weigh. >> That level of economic activity can result in significant property tax revenue. The pros have to be offset by the potential"
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