H5 Data Centers explores expansion in Charlotte’s University Research Park

H5 Data Centers, which already operates a data center facility in Charlotte's University Research Park, is exploring a potential expansion of its operations in the area. The company has submitted a zoning verification request to the City of Charlotte to confirm whether two nearby properties are approved for use as a telecommunications and data‑storage facility. These types of letters help developers determine whether they must pursue a full rezoning process, according to the Charlotte Observer. The inquiry comes as interest in large‑scale data center development continues to grow across the region, highlighted by a separate $1 billion QTS project underway in York County.