Switch has submitted development filings to build a data center on the site of a former Pittsburgh-area racetrack, according to Data Center Dynamics. The company, known for large-scale campus developments in Nevada and other markets, has not disclosed the planned capacity or investment figure for the Pennsylvania project. Pittsburgh has attracted growing attention from data center developers seeking access to power infrastructure and fiber in secondary markets.
Switch's move into the Pittsburgh market reflects broader developer interest in Rust Belt cities where underused industrial land and available power capacity offer alternatives to saturated primary markets like Northern Virginia. The project, if approved, could accelerate similar adaptive reuse proposals in the region.
Named company Switch, specific Pittsburgh racetrack site, and development filing triggered selection. The adaptive reuse angle and Switch's scale ranked this above generic construction announcements in this run.