DataBank Plans 32MW Los Angeles-Area Data Center With Goodman Group

According to a recent LinkedIn post from DataBank, the company is partnering with Goodman Group to develop a new 32MW data center facility in Vernon, California, serving the greater Los Angeles area. The post indicates that initial capacity is expected to come online in December 2026, with phased expansion planned through 2027.

The LinkedIn post highlights Los Angeles as one of the most supply-constrained U.S. data center markets, driven by rising demand for AI, cloud, and enterprise infrastructure. If executed as described, the Vernon project could position DataBank to capture incremental demand from hyperscalers and enterprise customers seeking capacity in a tight market.

The post also describes this development as the first step in a broader relationship with Goodman Group focused on high-demand markets, suggesting a potential pipeline of additional facilities beyond Los Angeles. For investors, such a partnership could imply enhanced access to real estate, capital, and development expertise, potentially supporting a multi-market expansion strategy.

In strategic terms, the focus on AI and digital infrastructure demand may signal DataBank’s intent to align its portfolio with higher-value, compute-intensive workloads. This could support pricing power and longer contract durations if the company secures key tenants, though execution risk and construction timelines remain important factors for the project’s eventual financial impact.

The timing of capacity delivery starting in late 2026 suggests that revenue and cash flow contributions from this facility may be medium term rather than immediate. However, in a market described as supply-constrained, the planned phased rollout through 2027 may provide flexibility to match capital deployment with customer commitments, potentially moderating development risk.