Digital Realty Plans Six-Story Data Center on 58,000-Sq-Ft Site in Seattle
June 5, 2026
Digital Realty Plans Six-Story Data Center on 58,000-Sq-Ft Site in Seattle
Digital Realty, one of the world’s largest data center REITs, has unveiled plans to develop a six-story data center in Seattle, Washington, marking a significant expansion of its footprint in the Pacific Northwest. The project is set to occupy a 58,000-square-foot site, reflecting the company’s continued push to meet surging demand for urban data center capacity driven by cloud computing, AI workloads, and edge connectivity.
The proposed facility, located in the heart of Seattle, will rise to six stories, a design choice that underscores the growing trend of vertical data center construction in densely populated metro areas where land availability is constrained. Digital Realty’s strategy aligns with broader industry shifts toward maximizing square footage in urban settings to serve latency-sensitive applications. The company has not yet disclosed the total power capacity or expected completion timeline for the project, but such developments typically involve significant investment in power infrastructure and cooling systems to support high-density computing environments.
This move comes as Seattle solidifies its position as a key data center hub, driven by proximity to major tech companies and cloud providers. The region’s robust fiber connectivity and renewable energy availability further enhance its appeal. Digital Realty’s expansion in the area is expected to bolster local digital infrastructure, catering to enterprises requiring colocation and interconnection services. Industry analysts note that vertical data centers like this one represent a pragmatic response to urban land scarcity, enabling operators to scale capacity without sprawling into suburban campuses.
The project also highlights the increasing importance of sustainability in data center development. While specific environmental targets for the Seattle site have not been announced, Digital Realty has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions globally by 2030. The six-story design may incorporate energy-efficient systems and advanced cooling technologies to align with these goals. As demand for data processing continues to escalate, such urban infill projects are likely to become more common, reshaping the landscape of metropolitan data center deployment.
Source: datacenterdynamics
