Langan Engineering

Data Center Signal is tracking 8 clips about Langan Engineering data center developments across 1 states, including PA.

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News ClipThe Morning Call·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Allentown is facing pressure, including potential legal challenge, from data center developers for speedy review and approval, emails reveal

Allentown officials are facing pressure, including a potential legal challenge, from developer Quantm LLC for quick approval of its proposed data center. Neighbors and a local non-profit are opposing the project and have filed a legal challenge against the city's zoning determination. The city planning commission is still reviewing the application, and Quantm LLC has also filed a curative amendment request challenging the city's zoning ordinance.

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8/6/2026

News ClipWFMZ.com·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Allentown City Council begins process to amend zoning regulations for data centers

Allentown City Council is beginning the process to amend recently approved zoning regulations for data centers, seeking to make them tougher for developers. Proposed changes include expanding setbacks, restricting zoning districts, and adding decommissioning standards. The amendments will undergo further review and a public hearing is scheduled for August 5th.

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6/25/2026

News ClipWFMZ.com·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Allentown City Council OKs ordinance putting zoning regulations in place for data centers

Allentown City Council adopted a new ordinance (Bill 20) to establish zoning regulations for data centers, despite significant public opposition calling for a 180-day moratorium. The new regulations will not apply to a proposed data center project by Langan Engineering, which fueled much of the public's concern. The council rejected the moratorium proposal but plans to work on amendments to strengthen Bill 20.

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6/18/2026

News ClipWFMZ.com·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Allentown City Council OKs data center ordinance in 4-2 vote

Allentown City Council voted 4-2 to adopt Bill 20, an ordinance establishing new zoning regulations for data centers. The new guidelines, which create a special exception designation and add safeguards like environmental reviews, will not apply to a project proposed by Langan Engineering. The council rejected a proposal for a 180-day moratorium on new data center applications, despite significant public opposition.

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6/18/2026

News ClipWFMZ.com·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Allentown City Council tables proposed bill to regulate data centers

Allentown City Council tabled Bill 20, a proposed ordinance to establish zoning regulations for data centers, after a four-hour public hearing. Residents expressed concerns that the proposed amendment did not go far enough in protecting the community and environment. The Council directed its solicitor to review the legal implications of a municipal curative amendment, which could potentially impose a 180-day moratorium on new data center applications.

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6/4/2026

News ClipLehighValleyNews.com·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Allentown City Council set to vote on new data center regulations. But they won’t stop first ‘hyperscale’ proposal.

Allentown City Council is set to vote on new zoning regulations for data centers, which aim to restrict locations and require extensive studies on environmental impacts, water, and electricity usage. However, these new rules will not apply to a proposed hyperscale data center in South Allentown due to its application being submitted before the ordinance advertisements, allowing it to be reviewed under older, less stringent regulations.

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6/2/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

A data center is proposed in south Allentown. Here is what we know about the plan

Allentown is considering its first data center conversion project at 2401 W. Emmaus Ave., which involves adding to an already approved warehouse. Simultaneously, the City Council is reviewing a proposed ordinance to regulate where data centers can be built, although the current proposal would not apply to the Emmaus Avenue project due to its submission timing.

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5/29/2026

News Clippottsmerc.com·East Vincent, Chester County, PA

Bad weather delays Pennhurst data center hearing

A conditional use hearing for a 1.9-million-square-foot data center proposal at the former Pennhurst state hospital in East Vincent, PA, was postponed due to bad weather. The developer, Pennhurst Holdings LLC, submitted revised plans including increased square footage and on-site power generation, leading to activist calls for a restart of the review process. The Township Planning Commission had previously voted against recommending the project.

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3/18/2026