Digital Realty is looking to build a new data center in Seattle, Washington, just as the city is looking to introduce a moratorium on new developments.

As reported by BizJournal and others, US colo firm Digital Realty has filed plans with the Seattle city council about a new data center.

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The company aims to demolish the existing retail building and parking garage at 301 Virginia Street/1930 3rd Ave and build a six-story data center. The 58,000 sq ft (5,388 sqm) site would also include an R&D lab, office, and retail space.

Demolition and construction could start in 2027.