Charlotte’s University area could see another data center expansion. What we know
News ClipCharlotte Observer·Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC·3/12/2026
A data center operator, H5 Data Centers, has submitted a zoning verification letter to the city of Charlotte to confirm if two properties in the University area are zoned to allow for a telecommunications and data storage facility. This is a preliminary step to potentially expand their existing data center facility in the area.
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H5 Data Centers is considering expanding its data center operations in Charlotte's University Research Park. The company has submitted a zoning verification letter to the city to confirm whether two properties in the area are zoned to allow for a telecommunications and data storage facility. If the zoning permits the intended use, H5 Data Centers may move forward with an expansion project, though further details are not yet known.