Pranav Hotkar
Los Angeles, United States - April 7, 2026 - DataBank and Goodman Group have announced a strategic partnership to develop a new large-scale data center in Los Angeles, targeting rising demand for AI and cloud infrastructure in one of the most capacity-constrained markets in the United States.
The project will be developed at Goodman’s LAX01 campus, a key industrial and logistics hub near Los Angeles International Airport. The facility is designed as a high-density, hyperscale-ready data center, with an initial capacity of 20 megawatts and the potential for future expansion as demand grows.
The development marks a collaboration between DataBank’s expertise in data center operations and Goodman’s global portfolio of industrial real estate. By combining capabilities, the partners aim to accelerate delivery timelines and provide scalable infrastructure to support hyperscale and enterprise customers.
The new facility will feature advanced cooling and power systems tailored for AI-driven workloads, which require higher rack densities and greater energy efficiency. The design also incorporates flexible deployment configurations, allowing customers to scale capacity based on evolving compute requirements.
Los Angeles remains a critical digital infrastructure market due to its role as a major connectivity gateway, supported by extensive subsea cable networks and proximity to global internet exchange points. However, limited land availability and power constraints have made new developments increasingly complex, elevating the importance of strategically located, campus-style projects.
The partnership reflects a broader trend of collaboration between real estate developers and data center operators, as demand for AI-ready infrastructure continues to surge. By leveraging Goodman’s land and development capabilities alongside DataBank’s operational expertise, the project is positioned to address both capacity and deployment challenges in the region.
Construction timelines were not disclosed, but the companies indicated that the facility will play a key role in supporting the next phase of digital growth in Southern California. The project is expected to cater to a mix of hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise customers seeking low-latency access to the Los Angeles market.
The initiative also underscores the growing convergence between logistics, real estate, and digital infrastructure, as industrial land assets are increasingly repurposed to support data center expansion.
With this partnership, DataBank and Goodman Group are advancing a new model for delivering scalable, high-performance infrastructure in one of the world’s most important data center markets.
