IMD1 Data Center

Metro Edge Development Partners’ flagship data center is IMD1 in the Illinois Medical District, one of the largest urban medical campuses in the United States. The IMD brings together an ecosystem of enterprises that have inspired medical breakthroughs for over 70 years.  Spanning 560 acres, the IMD is an established hub of healthcare, medical research facilities, and biotech incubators, with easy access to O’Hare International Airport, public transportation, major expressways, commuter rails, and all less than two miles from Chicago’s Central Business District.

Offering 184,720 square feet of available space, the new construction data center provides seven layers of physical security and biometric access, spanning five floors, with 19.8 MW of power.  IMD1 sets the standard for a modern, urban data center, offering savings, security, and efficiency. By locating on the West Side of Chicago, the data center will provide one of the few low-latency options for Chicago-based institutions, including specialized facilities such as hospitals, healthcare providers, and educational institutions.   

Data Storage with a Mission

Where others see challenges, Metro Edge sees opportunity. The West Side of Chicago is an area of opportunity, with an underserved community that can benefit considerably by a major technology investment like IMD1. Metro Edge appreciates the need and the chance for investment that will aid in addressing social inequities and also provide much-needed employment opportunities to the community.  Through alliances with strategic partners, Metro Edge will provide customized programs with links to the community to train talent from the neighborhood and local educational institutions for entry-level, technology-related career opportunities within IMD1, helping create jobs and diversity in the technology industry, with lasting effects over time.  

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