Lakeland Equity Group files application for $1.6bn data center campus in Cleveland, Ohio

Type: Development · Technology: Data Center · Country: United States · Capacity: 150 MW · Value: $1.6B · Announced: 2026-05-07

Private credit firm Lakeland Equity Group filed an application to develop a $1.6 billion data center campus in Cleveland, Ohio, on a 35-acre site currently owned by trucking company Morabito Enterprises. The proposed 150MW facility would span 300,000 sq ft across three two-story buildings at 3560 E 55th St, with plans for closed-loop cooling to eliminate smoke, fumes, and truck traffic. The project faces potential delay as Cleveland City Council considers a one-year moratorium proposed in April, though no formal vote has been scheduled. Lakeland emphasized community engagement and minimal environmental impact in its proposal. Cleveland hosts a growing cluster of data centers alongside Columbus, with this project representing a material expansion in northeastern Ohio.

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