A New Future for
4001 Ridge Road
A New Future for
4001 Ridge Road
Link Logistics purchased the 4001 Ridge Road property in 2022. After assessing the site's redevelopment needs, we are proposing to transform it into a modern data center and technology hub.
Link intends to redevelop 4001 Ridge Road with new investment, creating jobs, community benefits and tax revenue while setting a high standard for responsible development.
This is a rapidly evolving project, and we recognize that we may not have all the answers yet. We are committed to responsible development, communicating clearly and providing regular updates throughout the development process. This website will be a resource; it will allow the community to follow progress, share feedback, and access factual information.
Last updated 9/14/2026.
Link Logistics purchased the 4001 Ridge Road property in 2022. After assessing the site's redevelopment needs, we are proposing to transform it into a modern data center and technology hub.
Link intends to redevelop 4001 Ridge Road with new investment, creating jobs, community benefits and tax revenue while setting a high standard for responsible development.
This is a rapidly evolving project, and we recognize that we may not have all the answers yet. We are committed to responsible development, communicating clearly and providing regular updates throughout the development process. This website will be a resource; it will allow the community to follow progress, share feedback, and access factual information.
Last updated 9/11/2026.
Link Logistics purchased the 4001 Ridge Road property in 2022. After assessing the site's redevelopment needs, we are proposing to transform it into a modern data center and technology hub.
This is a rapidly evolving project, and we recognize that we may not have all the answers yet. We are committed to responsible development, communicating clearly and providing regular updates. This site is intended to share what we are building, what we are learning, and how the local community can help provide ideas and feedback.
This page will serve as a regularly updated resource for the community to follow progress, share feedback, and access factual information.
Who We Are?
With deep experience developing, leasing, managing, and transacting real estate for the future economy, Link brings rigorous regulatory, community, and environmental compliance to every project. We are applying the same responsible, disciplined approach to data center development.
Link is committed to responsible data center development for our communities. To guide each evolving project, we have established commitments that are carefully considered, strongly held, and designed to evolve over time. These commitments will now be named for this project, with local facts that we report on regularly.
Link Logistics is a national owner and operator of last-mile industrial real estate and modern warehouse properties in the United States. Link purchased the site in 2022 and intends to redevelop 4001 Ridge Road with new investment creating jobs, community benefits and tax revenue while setting a high standard for responsible development.
Who Are We?
Link Logistics is a national owner and operator of last-mile industrial real estate and modern warehouse properties. With deep experience developing, leasing, managing, and transacting real estate for the future economy, Link brings rigorous regulatory, community, and environmental compliance to every project. We are applying the same responsible, disciplined approach to data center development.
Link is committed to responsible data center development that supports and benefits the communities we serve.
Why Trainer?
The Borough of Trainer has long been an industrial community, evolving alongside broader economic and technological change. From sawmills to cotton mills and Congoleum flooring - the borough’s history reflects a continued ability to adapt.
Zoning: The site is located entirely within Trainer Borough and is zoned I-2, a permissive district. A data center is a processing/industrial use consistent with the district's stated purpose — it is neither a prohibited nor a conditional use.
Why Trainer?
The Borough of Trainer has long been an industrial community, evolving alongside broader economic and technological change. From sawmills to cotton mills and Congoleum flooring - the borough’s history reflects a continued ability to adapt.
Zoning: The site is located within Trainer Borough, zoned I‑2. The I‑2 district's use regulations are structured around a short list of prohibited uses, meaning other uses - including a data center - are not barred by the code. A data center is not named as a specific use in the ordinance and is not among the uses in I‑2 that require conditional use approval. While we believe the project is consistent with the zoning code as written, we recognize that community questions and feedback are an important part of the development process and will continue to engage with residents as plans evolve.
Why a Data Center?
Infrastructure
The property is well suited for a data center because it offers the infrastructure needed to power digital operations, including a high-voltage transmission line and utility substation in close proximity to the site.
Brownfield Reuse
This is a brownfield site — previously an operating industrial facility that manufactured flooring products — which can make development or reuse difficult without a committed investor.
Minimal Land Impact
There is no anticipated agricultural or wildlife impact.
Reduced Traffic
A data center will create less truck traffic than the previously approved industrial development for this site.
Why a Data Center?
Brownfield Reuse
It is a brownfield site, previously an operating industrial facility that manufactured flooring products, which can make development or reuse difficult
Minimal Land Impact
There is no anticipated agricultural or wildlife impact
Reduced Traffic
A data center will create less truck traffic than the previously approved industrial development
Infrastructure
The property is well suited for a data center because it offers the infrastructure needed to power digital operations, including a high-voltage transmission line and utility substation in close proximity to the site
Addressing the Big Topics
POWER - How will this impact ratepayers?
Link has committed to funding 100% of the grid upgrades required to serve the proposed facility.
WATER - How much water will it use?
We evaluate local water conditions before advancing a project and design to minimize use, with closed-loop cooling by default. Usage can fall below that of traditional warehouse users. We'll explain our approach in plain terms during local review.
NOISE - Will I hear it?
Noise mitigation is incorporated into the design from the beginning, and noise will be equivalent to what we hear at the property today. Estimated sound levels will be shared as design and permitting advance.
TRAFFIC - Will there be more trucks?
Once operational, the proposed data center will generate less truck traffic than the industrial development previously approved for the site.
Addressing the Big Topics
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY - How will the community benefit?
Once the project design is under review, we will share projected construction and long-term job creation, tax revenue, and planned community philanthropic investment, with workforce development as a priority.
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY - How will the community benefit?
Once the project design is under review, we will share projected construction and long-term job creation, tax revenue, and planned community philanthropic investment, with workforce development as a priority.
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY - How will the community benefit?
Once the project design is under review, we will share projected construction and long-term job creation, tax revenue, and planned community philanthropic investment, with workforce development as a priority.
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY - How will the community benefit?
Once the project design is under review, we will share projected construction and long-term job creation, tax revenue, and planned community philanthropic investment, with workforce development as a priority.
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY - How will the community benefit?
Once the project design is under review, we will share projected construction and long-term job creation, tax revenue, and planned community philanthropic investment, with workforce development as a priority.
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY - How will the community benefit?
Once the project design is under review, we will share projected construction and long-term job creation, tax revenue, and planned community philanthropic investment, with workforce development as a priority.
Addressing the Big Topics
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY - How will the community benefit?
Once the project design is under review, we will share projected construction and long-term job creation, tax revenue, and planned community philanthropic investment, with workforce development as a priority.
POWER - How will this impact ratepayers?
Link is committed to funding 100% of the grid upgrades required to serve the proposed facility.
WATER - How much water will it use?
The data center will be designed to minimize water consumption with the use of a closed-loop cooling system that continuously recirculates water, rather than relying on once-through cooling. Water requirements will be determined during the design process, with a focus on minimizing impacts on local water resources.
NOISE - Will I hear it?
Noise mitigation is incorporated into the design from the beginning. Estimated sound levels will be within code requirements, with maximum levels shared as design and permitting advance.
TRAFFIC - Will there be more trucks?
Once operational, the proposed data center will generate less truck traffic than the industrial development previously approved for the site.
Addressing the Big Topics
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY - How will the community benefit?
Once the project design is under review, we will share projected construction and long-term job creation, tax revenue, and planned community philanthropic investment, with workforce development as a priority.
POWER - How will this impact ratepayers?
Link is committed to funding 100% of the grid upgrades required to serve the proposed facility.
WATER - How much water will it use?
The data center will be designed to minimize water consumption with the use of a closed-loop cooling system that continuously recirculates water, rather than relying on once-through cooling. Water requirements will be determined during the design process, with a focus on minimizing impacts on local water resources.
NOISE - Will I hear it?
Noise mitigation is incorporated into the design from the beginning. Estimated sound levels will be within code requirements, with maximum levels shared as design and permitting advance.
TRAFFIC - Will there be more trucks?
Once operational, the proposed data center will generate less truck traffic than the industrial development previously approved for the site.
Addressing the Big Topics
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT - How will the community benefit?
We work with communities early in the design process and want to hear direct feedback. Once the design is under review, we will share projected construction and long-term job creation, tax revenue, and planned community investment, with workforce development as a priority.
POWER - How will this impact ratepayers?
We will fund 100% of the grid upgrades required to serve the proposed facility, so costs aren’t shifted onto existing ratepayers.
WATER - How much water will it use?
We will design the project to reduce long-term water consumption and minimize demand on local water resources. Water requirements will be determined during the design process.
NOISE - Will I hear it?
We will incorporate noise mitigation into the design from the beginning. Estimated sound levels will be within code requirements, with levels shared as design and permitting advance.
TRAFFIC - Will there be more trucks?
The proposed data center will generate less truck traffic than the industrial development previously approved for the site.
