City of Industry Considers Data Center Development at Puente Hills Mall Site
City of Industry and Real Estate Development Associates are exploring a data center project at Puente Hills Mall, amid declining operations. The proposal includes options for a large logistics facility or smaller industrial buildings, with potential for a 10 megawatt edge data center. REDA has submitted a project description and seeks zoning changes to enable development, which faces city approvals and public scrutiny. The mall, once a bustling retail center, has transitioned ownership and is exploring new uses to revitalize the site.
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City of Industry officials and Real Estate Development Associates (REDA) are discussing a potential data center at Puente Hills Mall, following REDA's acquisition of the property in August 2024. An updated project description submitted on January 26 outlines options for either two large logistics buildings, up to 1.6 million square feet, or smaller industrial and commercial structures with a maximum of 813,540 square feet for industrial and 450,000 square feet for commercial uses.
The proposal includes a 10 megawatt edge data center, which is smaller than traditional centers. REDA is seeking a general plan amendment to change zoning for these projects, which require city approvals.
The mall, originally opened between 1974 and 1975, sold for $115 million in 2024. Community concerns about environmental impacts and transparency over the proposal have surfaced, with public opposition noted at City Council meetings. The city plans to conduct an environmental review before any project approval.
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