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Digital Realty is advancing plans to transform a dilapidated parking structure at 727 Grand Ave. in downtown Los Angeles<\/a> into a 13-story, 230,000-square-foot data center. City planning documents indicate the project will serve as a critical addition to the city\u2019s digital infrastructure while contributing to the ongoing redevelopment of the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

The site is located next to Digital Realty\u2019s existing facility at 600 W. Seventh St. and within walking distance of One Wilshire \u2014 the renowned high-rise data center at 624 S. Grand. One Wilshire serves as a vital gateway for internet traffic between the U.S. and Asia with roughly one-third of such data passing through its sub-sea cable connections.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles has traditionally played a smaller role in the data center market compared to northern Virginia or Chicago, but its vast population and proximity to end-users make it increasingly relevant for latency-sensitive online workloads.<\/p>\n

Designed by OfficeUntitled, the new facility will feature a 280-foot-tall fa\u00e7ade with a rippling, light-responsive design intended to blend with the area\u2019s evolving architectural character. The development sits amid major downtown projects, including the Bloc and the Freehand Hotel \u2013 both renovated in the last decade<\/p>\n

As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, the data center sector faces growing pressure to address environmental challenges. In southern California, water usage is a particular concern. Digital Realty has implemented AI-driven solutions at other U.S. facilities to optimize water-cooled systems, reducing potable water consumption by 15% annually \u2014 the equivalent of saving 126 million gallons. These systems also detect inefficiencies such as leaks, supporting more sustainable operations.<\/p>\n

Construction is expected to begin in 2025, subject to city approval.<\/p>\n

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Digital Realty is advancing plans to transform a dilapidated parking structure at 727 Grand Ave. in downtown Los Angeles into a 13-story, 230,000-square-foot data center. City planning documents indicate the project will serve as a critical addition to the city\u2019s digital infrastructure while contributing to the ongoing redevelopment of the neighborhood. The site is located next to Digital Realty\u2019s existing facility at 600 W. Seventh St. and within walking distance of One Wilshire \u2014 the renowned high-rise data center at 624 S. Grand. 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