{
  "id": "developments",
  "name": "Developments",
  "updated": "2026-09-27",
  "description": "Public list of 38 development and investment projects in Lancaster County, PA, with larger York, Lebanon and Dauphin items, including data center proposals. Updated 2026-09-27.",
  "count": 38,
  "events": [
    {
      "id": "D-006",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "name": "Fastening Products of Lancaster wind-down / asset sale to Lubker Distribution",
      "status": "winding-down",
      "address": "Old Philadelphia Pike HQ",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/fastening-products-of-lancaster-winding-down-operations-after-50-plus-years/article_845611e7-66cd-499c-8c95-f0bea5b6485b.html",
      "notes": "Founded 1971 as Welk Industrial Products (renamed 1974). Assets sold to Lubker (West Chester), announced 2026-08-21; operations relocating to Lubker HQ in West Chester; ceasing Lancaster operations later in 2026; Welk family retains building. Municipality not confirmed. Municipality not independently verified.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "East Lampeter Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Fastening Products of Lancaster wind-down / asset sale to Lubker Distribution was winding down as of 2026-09-17 at Old Philadelphia Pike HQ, East Lampeter Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-006",
      "first_announced": "2026-08-21",
      "last_status_date": "2026-09-17",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "",
      "other_sources": [
        "https://lubkerdist.com/2026/08/announcing-fastening-products-of-lancaster-acquisition/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "D-016",
      "date": "2026-09-16",
      "name": "Reist Popcorn Co. expansion",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/reist-popcorn-co-growing-its-longtime-home-in-mount-joy-borough/article_0ee2eb69-594a-46f0-ae31-8c8e988d74ac.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $1.1M. $1.1M = low-interest state loans (PIDA etc., via EDC Lancaster) for facility acquisition & machinery, not total capex.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Mount Joy Borough",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Reist Popcorn Co. expansion was announced 2026-09-16 in Mount Joy Borough (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-016",
      "first_announced": "2026-09-16",
      "last_status_date": "2026-09-16",
      "capex_claimed": "1100000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-011",
      "date": "2026-09-16",
      "name": "US Highlands East data center campus (Swatara Township) - Dauphin context",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "157 acres along Highland Street bordering I-283 (behind WITF)",
      "source_name": "WITF",
      "source_url": "https://www.witf.org/2026/09/16/10-5-billion-data-center-campus-proposed-for-157-acres-in-swatara-township/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $10.5B; 744,000 sq ft. CONTEXT (Dauphin). Plans presented to township planning commission 2026-09-08; two ~372,000 sq ft one-story buildings, PPL switch station, private substation; unnamed tenant; resident opposition; info session planned Oct 2026.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Swatara Township",
      "county": "Dauphin",
      "sentence": "US Highlands East data center campus (Swatara Township) - Dauphin context was announced 2026-09-16 at 157 acres along Highland Street bordering I-283 (behind WITF), Swatara Township (WITF).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-011",
      "first_announced": "2026-09-08",
      "last_status_date": "2026-09-16",
      "capex_claimed": "10500000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "744000"
    },
    {
      "id": "D-003",
      "date": "2026-09-15",
      "name": "Fetish Brewing space at Rock Lititz -> Cartel Brewing & Blending",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "Rock Lititz campus (Fetish Brewing space, occupied since 2018)",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/whats_in_store/cartel-brewing-blending-to-open-manheim-taproom-in-former-firehouse/article_14196c16-80fb-416d-a3af-0f9fb83ecfb3.html",
      "notes": "Fetish Brewing shutting down; Cartel Brewing & Blending taking the space. Paired closing/opening rows in closings/openings.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Warwick Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Fetish Brewing space at Rock Lititz -> Cartel Brewing & Blending was announced 2026-09-15 at Rock Lititz campus (Fetish Brewing space, occupied since 2018), Warwick Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-003",
      "first_announced": "2026-09-15",
      "last_status_date": "2026-09-15",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-017",
      "date": "2026-09-11",
      "name": "Cheese sauce maker warehouse purchase near New Holland",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/cheese-sauce-maker-buys-warehouse-near-new-holland-for-5-6m/article_e2bde221-4021-4a07-9bd1-095bf4720b29.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $5.6M. $5.6M purchase price. Headline only. Municipality not stated; location hint: New Holland area (municipality not stated).",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "not stated",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Cheese sauce maker warehouse purchase near New Holland was announced 2026-09-11 (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-017",
      "first_announced": "2026-09-11",
      "last_status_date": "2026-09-11",
      "capex_claimed": "5600000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-020",
      "date": "2026-09-09",
      "name": "East Lampeter hotel conversion to affordable housing",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/nonprofit-pays-3-3m-to-buy-east-lampeter-hotel-for-affordable-housing/article_7b0fb0fa-085d-43f5-b070-73570aaf3ae5.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $3.3M. $3.3M purchase price. Headline only.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "East Lampeter Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "East Lampeter hotel conversion to affordable housing was announced 2026-09-09 in East Lampeter Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-020",
      "first_announced": "2026-09-09",
      "last_status_date": "2026-09-09",
      "capex_claimed": "3300000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-019",
      "date": "2026-09-04",
      "name": "Lancaster Archery Supply expansion",
      "status": "build-out",
      "address": "",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/lancaster-archery-supply-owners-demolish-longtime-family-home-for-major-expansion/article_ff3b6416-0d47-4884-9474-9e8e56dcea5b.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: 31,000 sq ft. Family home demolished for expansion; 31,000 sq ft figure from search snippet (EDC/LNP) - verify.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "East Lampeter Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Lancaster Archery Supply expansion was in build-out as of 2026-09-04 in East Lampeter Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-019",
      "first_announced": "2026-09-04",
      "last_status_date": "2026-09-04",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "31000"
    },
    {
      "id": "D-018",
      "date": "2026-08-26",
      "name": "Willow Valley Communities Mosaic high-rise",
      "status": "approved",
      "address": "",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/willow-valley-s-mosaic-high-rise-now-expected-to-cost-210-million-to-build/article_cb40ec3b-9960-4ebc-80e4-0d69179644c0.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $210M. Cost now expected $210M; groundbreaking expected fall 2026 per LNP. Status 'approved' is an inference (pre-construction). Municipality not independently verified.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "West Lampeter Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Willow Valley Communities Mosaic high-rise was approved as of 2026-08-26 in West Lampeter Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-018",
      "first_announced": "2026-08-26",
      "last_status_date": "2026-08-26",
      "capex_claimed": "210000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-014",
      "date": "2026-08-26",
      "name": "Gerard Daniel Worldwide Hanover expansion",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "150 Factory Street, Hanover",
      "source_name": "PA DCED",
      "source_url": "https://dced.pa.gov/newsroom/creating-jobs-in-york-county-governor-shapiro-secures-2-1-million-investment-from-gerard-daniel-worldwide-to-expand-manufacturing-operations-creating-35-new-jobs/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $2.1M; 35 jobs. Retains 107 jobs; $200K PA First grant.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Hanover Borough",
      "county": "York",
      "sentence": "Gerard Daniel Worldwide Hanover expansion was announced 2026-08-26 at 150 Factory Street, Hanover, Hanover Borough (PA DCED).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-014",
      "first_announced": "2026-08-26",
      "last_status_date": "2026-08-26",
      "capex_claimed": "2100000",
      "jobs_claimed": "35",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-038",
      "date": "2026-08-18",
      "name": "Copart salvage yard acquisition (former Greble U-Pull-It)",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "28.49-acre former Greble U-Pull-It site",
      "source_name": "LebTown",
      "source_url": "https://lebtown.com/2026/08/18/copart-pays-12-5m-for-salvage-yard/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $12.5M. $12.5M purchase; prior U-Pull-It closed 2025.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Bethel Township; Jackson Township",
      "county": "Lebanon",
      "sentence": "Copart salvage yard acquisition (former Greble U-Pull-It) was announced 2026-08-18 at 28.49-acre former Greble U-Pull-It site, Bethel Township and Jackson Township (LebTown).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-038",
      "first_announced": "2026-08-18",
      "last_status_date": "2026-08-18",
      "capex_claimed": "12500000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-015",
      "date": "2026-08-11",
      "name": "Jura sales & service hub near Mount Joy",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/mercedes-benz-of-coffee-machines-opening-42-million-sales-and-service-hub-near-mount-joy/article_d1008563-d3a5-4d83-972c-9e73466e333d.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $42M. Headline/lede only. Municipality not stated; location hint: Mount Joy area (municipality not stated).",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "not stated",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Jura sales & service hub near Mount Joy was announced 2026-08-11 (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-015",
      "first_announced": "2026-08-11",
      "last_status_date": "2026-08-11",
      "capex_claimed": "42000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-034",
      "date": "2026-08-10",
      "name": "Lebanon Valley Exposition exhibition hall",
      "status": "build-out",
      "address": "Rocherty Road fairgrounds",
      "source_name": "LebTown",
      "source_url": "https://lebtown.com/2026/08/11/lebanon-valley-expo-breaks-ground-on-10-million-exposition-hall/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $10M; 15,000 sq ft. Groundbreaking 2026-08-10; expandable to 25,000 sq ft; target before July 2027 fair.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "North Cornwall Township",
      "county": "Lebanon",
      "sentence": "Lebanon Valley Exposition exhibition hall was in build-out as of 2026-08-10 at Rocherty Road fairgrounds, North Cornwall Township (LebTown).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-034",
      "first_announced": "2025-08-05",
      "last_status_date": "2026-08-10",
      "capex_claimed": "10000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "15000"
    },
    {
      "id": "D-005",
      "date": "2026-08-09",
      "name": "WILX Logistics (Amazon delivery service partner) shutdown at Amazon Mount Joy-area facility",
      "status": "closed",
      "address": "1156 Four Star Drive (Amazon facility near Mount Joy)",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/amazon-says-delivery-partners-layoffs-at-mount-joy-area-facility-wont-affect-customers/article_543e08e2-e519-45eb-ae4f-6eb8ceb16cc4.html",
      "notes": "Jobs lost: 70. WARN filed June 2026 (month precision for first-reported date); 70 layoffs effective 2026-08-09; Amazon's 414,000 sq ft facility (opened 2023) remains open.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Rapho Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "WILX Logistics (Amazon delivery service partner) shutdown at Amazon Mount Joy-area facility closed 2026-08-09 at 1156 Four Star Drive (Amazon facility near Mount Joy), Rapho Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-005",
      "first_announced": "2026-06-01",
      "last_status_date": "2026-08-09",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "",
      "other_sources": [
        "https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/06/amazon-delivery-partner-to-shut-down-operation-in-central-pa-70-people-affected.html",
        "https://www.abc27.com/local-news/logistics-company-moving-operations-from-lancaster-county-amazon-facility/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "D-033",
      "date": "2026-08-01",
      "name": "BlueScope Buildings Annville expansion",
      "status": "build-out",
      "address": "400 N. Weaber St., Annville",
      "source_name": "LebTown",
      "source_url": "https://lebtown.com/2026/08/03/bluescope-annville-breaks-ground-on-14-2-million-expansion/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $14.2M; 34,000 sq ft. Groundbreaking Sat 2026-08-01 (article 2026-08-03).",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Annville Township",
      "county": "Lebanon",
      "sentence": "BlueScope Buildings Annville expansion was in build-out as of 2026-08-01 at 400 N. Weaber St., Annville, Annville Township (LebTown).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-033",
      "first_announced": "2026-08-01",
      "last_status_date": "2026-08-01",
      "capex_claimed": "14200000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "34000"
    },
    {
      "id": "D-029",
      "date": "2026-07-23",
      "name": "Cain's Lanes site redevelopment (car wash + drive-thru coffee)",
      "status": "approved",
      "address": "Cain's Lanes bowling center site",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/cain-s-lanes-near-manheim-to-be-demolished-for-car-wash-drive-thru-coffee-shop/article_2b1e790b-fe0b-4b38-9a29-c8c5f7c31b23.html",
      "notes": "Bowling center to be demolished; status approved is inferred from 'to be demolished'. Municipality not stated; location hint: Manheim area (municipality not stated).",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "not stated",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Cain's Lanes site redevelopment (car wash + drive-thru coffee) was approved as of 2026-07-23 at Cain's Lanes bowling center site (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-029",
      "first_announced": "2026-07-23",
      "last_status_date": "2026-07-23",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-027",
      "date": "2026-07-22",
      "name": "Former La Piazza castle-style building redevelopment near Lititz (RACP)",
      "status": "approved",
      "address": "former La Piazza building",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/from-campus-expansions-to-castle-inspired-redevelopment-near-lititz-16-lancaster-county-projects-score-40m/article_4bdc32f9-ba4d-44f5-b8c7-19756e37cb6b.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $3M. $3M = RACP grant award (one of 16 county projects sharing $40M), not total capex. Municipality not stated; location hint: Lititz area (municipality not stated).",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "not stated",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Former La Piazza castle-style building redevelopment near Lititz (RACP) was approved as of 2026-07-22 at the former La Piazza building (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-027",
      "first_announced": "2026-07-22",
      "last_status_date": "2026-07-22",
      "capex_claimed": "3000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-030",
      "date": "2026-07-17",
      "name": "Lombardo casual-dining restaurant site near Lancaster Airport",
      "status": "withdrawn",
      "address": "near Lancaster Airport",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/lombardo-sells-manheim-twp-site-once-eyed-for-casual-dining-restaurant/article_f3b17d04-d8c2-4f71-be55-f6be402bcb5c.html",
      "notes": "Site sold; restaurant plan dropped.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Manheim Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Lombardo casual-dining restaurant site near Lancaster Airport was withdrawn as of 2026-07-17 near Lancaster Airport, Manheim Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-030",
      "first_announced": "2026-07-17",
      "last_status_date": "2026-07-17",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-028",
      "date": "2026-07-13",
      "name": "Belco Community Credit Union East Hempfield branch",
      "status": "build-out",
      "address": "Centerville Road",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/belco-community-credit-union-breaks-ground-on-fourth-lancaster-county-branch/article_21c12711-f1dc-4864-b97d-fa3babac69cb.html",
      "notes": "Groundbreaking 2026-07-13; 4th county branch.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "East Hempfield Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Belco Community Credit Union East Hempfield branch was in build-out as of 2026-07-13 at Centerville Road, East Hempfield Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-028",
      "first_announced": "2026-07-13",
      "last_status_date": "2026-07-13",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-008",
      "date": "2026-07-13",
      "name": "Peach Bottom Township data center next to York Energy Center",
      "status": "delayed",
      "address": "Adjacent to York Energy Center (828 MW gas plant)",
      "source_name": "York Daily Record",
      "source_url": "https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2026/07/13/5-billion-dollar-data-center-peach-bottom-township-on-hold-could-be-dead/90902951007/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $5B; 2,500 jobs. No plans ever filed with township. Constellation (closed Calpine acquisition Jan 2026; must divest York Energy Center under DOJ settlement) 'reevaluating feasibility'; YDR headline: on hold, could be dead. Township adopting data-center ordinance Aug 2026.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Peach Bottom Township",
      "county": "York",
      "sentence": "Peach Bottom Township data center next to York Energy Center was delayed as of 2026-07-13 Adjacent to York Energy Center (828 MW gas plant), Peach Bottom Township (York Daily Record).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-008",
      "first_announced": "2025-07-15",
      "last_status_date": "2026-07-13",
      "capex_claimed": "5000000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "2500",
      "sqft_claimed": "",
      "other_sources": [
        "https://keystonenewsroom.com/news/remember-the-5b-data-center-planned-in-peach-bottom-it-could-be-dead/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "D-021",
      "date": "2026-07-07",
      "name": "Former Weiser's Market site acquisition for Hotel Rock Lititz expansion",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "former Weiser's Market",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/hotel-rock-lititz-owners-buy-former-weisers-market-for-future-expansion/article_50b049db-3435-4821-b2de-3ccf36c243b5.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $3.2M. $3.2M purchase for future expansion. Municipality not independently verified.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Warwick Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Former Weiser's Market site acquisition for Hotel Rock Lititz expansion was announced 2026-07-07 at the former Weiser's Market, Warwick Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-021",
      "first_announced": "2026-07-07",
      "last_status_date": "2026-07-07",
      "capex_claimed": "3200000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-009",
      "date": "2026-07-07",
      "name": "Conewago Township (York Co.) data center proposal - Rexroth Farms",
      "status": "delayed",
      "address": "~541 acres on Bowers Bridge Rd (Rexroth property)",
      "source_name": "Conewago Township Board of Supervisors minutes",
      "source_url": "https://www.conewagotwp.com/wp-content/uploads/BOS-Minutes-July-7-2026.pdf",
      "notes": "180-day moratorium on data-center applications adopted 2026-07-07 (Resolution 2026-13; runs to ~2027-01-03). Draft overlay (conditional use, >=100 contiguous acres) as mapped excludes Rexroth and Klinger properties. YDR explainer 2026-04-21 (first-reported date month approximate)",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Conewago Township",
      "county": "York",
      "sentence": "Conewago Township (York Co.) data center proposal - Rexroth Farms was delayed as of 2026-07-07 at ~541 acres on Bowers Bridge Rd (Rexroth property), Conewago Township (Conewago Township Board of Supervisors minutes).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-009",
      "first_announced": "2026-04-01",
      "last_status_date": "2026-07-07",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "",
      "other_sources": [
        "https://www.conewagotwp.com/data-center-information-2026/",
        "https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2026/04/21/what-to-know-rexroth-farms-proposal-for-conewago-twp-data-center/89525354007/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "D-022",
      "date": "2026-07-02",
      "name": "Kleen-Rite Columbia warehouse purchase",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/kleen-rite-looks-to-expand-in-columbia-with-8-9m-warehouse-purchase/article_893efb9c-554a-4f28-a48f-a39516bf27b1.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $8.9M. $8.9M purchase; headline 'looks to expand'. Municipality not independently verified.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Columbia Borough",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Kleen-Rite Columbia warehouse purchase was announced 2026-07-02 in Columbia Borough (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-022",
      "first_announced": "2026-07-02",
      "last_status_date": "2026-07-02",
      "capex_claimed": "8900000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-025",
      "date": "2026-06-22",
      "name": "Former LG Health Lititz office (mill) redevelopment",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/lancaster-general-health-sells-downtown-lititz-office-building-for-8-1m/article_53eb03d0-b33d-45ee-9a70-e460924a1c2e.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $8.1M. $8.1M sale price.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Lititz Borough",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Former LG Health Lititz office (mill) redevelopment was announced 2026-06-22 in Lititz Borough (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-025",
      "first_announced": "2026-06-22",
      "last_status_date": "2026-06-22",
      "capex_claimed": "8100000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-023",
      "date": "2026-06-11",
      "name": "Crop seed company Upper Leacock warehouse purchase",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/crop-seed-company-buys-upper-leacock-warehouse-for-10m/article_16f41436-2d72-4232-b853-9141ef7d5d43.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $10M; 100,000 sq ft. $10M purchase; ~100K sq ft per lede.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Upper Leacock Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Crop seed company Upper Leacock warehouse purchase was announced 2026-06-11 in Upper Leacock Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-023",
      "first_announced": "2026-06-11",
      "last_status_date": "2026-06-11",
      "capex_claimed": "10000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "100000"
    },
    {
      "id": "D-035",
      "date": "2026-06-03",
      "name": "SCHOTT Pharma Lebanon vial production lines",
      "status": "open",
      "address": "30 Lebanon Valley Parkway",
      "source_name": "LebTown",
      "source_url": "https://lebtown.com/2026/06/03/governor-cuts-ribbon-on-schott-pharma-expansion/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $60M. Ribbon cut 2026-06-03; $60M is BARDA funding; triples US vial capacity.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "South Lebanon Township",
      "county": "Lebanon",
      "sentence": "SCHOTT Pharma Lebanon vial production lines opened 2026-06-03 at 30 Lebanon Valley Parkway, South Lebanon Township (LebTown).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-035",
      "first_announced": "",
      "last_status_date": "2026-06-03",
      "capex_claimed": "60000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-026",
      "date": "2026-05-12",
      "name": "Compass Mill wedding venue on Lititz Run",
      "status": "build-out",
      "address": "Compass Mill on Lititz Run",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/future-wedding-venue-at-compass-mill-on-lititz-run-recruits-former-lancaster-chef-as-manager/article_90269f9c-4511-474b-8616-d5cf76fc2760.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $4.6M. Opening early 2027 per LNP; status build-out inferred. Municipality not stated; location hint: Lititz area (municipality not stated).",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "not stated",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Compass Mill wedding venue on Lititz Run was in build-out as of 2026-05-12 at Compass Mill on Lititz Run (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-026",
      "first_announced": "2026-05-12",
      "last_status_date": "2026-05-12",
      "capex_claimed": "4600000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-007",
      "date": "2026-05-12",
      "name": "South Annville Township data center rezoning (1235 Martina Drive)",
      "status": "withdrawn",
      "address": "~99 acres on Mount Pleasant Rd near US 422",
      "source_name": "LebTown",
      "source_url": "https://lebtown.com/2026/05/13/south-annville-twp-data-center-project-scrapped-after-grass-roots-opposition/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $1.7B. Five ~150,000 sq ft buildings (~750K sq ft). Planning commission unanimously recommended denial 2026-05-05; rezoning petition withdrawn 2026-05-12. Township advertised drafted data-center zoning ordinance Sept 2026.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "South Annville Township",
      "county": "Lebanon",
      "sentence": "South Annville Township data center rezoning (1235 Martina Drive) was withdrawn as of 2026-05-12 at ~99 acres on Mount Pleasant Rd near US 422, South Annville Township (LebTown).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-007",
      "first_announced": "2026-04-01",
      "last_status_date": "2026-05-12",
      "capex_claimed": "1700000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "",
      "other_sources": [
        "https://lebtown.com/2026/09/15/s-annville-approves-land-plans-advertises-drafted-zoning-ordinance/",
        "https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/05/developer-nixes-plan-to-build-data-center-in-central-pennsylvania.html"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "D-024",
      "date": "2026-04-24",
      "name": "Lancaster Sauce Co. plant upgrades",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/east-hempfield-twp-sauce-maker-plans-upgrades-creating-60-jobs/article_e448a5d3-6e37-4e17-9232-8ecb7b02c40c.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: 60 jobs. 60+ jobs; facility sold for $13.75M (sale price, not capex).",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "East Hempfield Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Lancaster Sauce Co. plant upgrades was announced 2026-04-24 in East Hempfield Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-024",
      "first_announced": "2026-04-24",
      "last_status_date": "2026-04-24",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "60",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-001",
      "date": "2026-03-01",
      "name": "Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories campus expansion (Buildings O and P)",
      "status": "approved",
      "address": "2425-2430 New Holland Pike",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/eurofins-to-break-ground-on-147m-upper-leacock-expansion-this-spring/article_c094ea8c-01dc-4f90-89bf-16d124f9cb62.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $147.5M; 250 jobs; 300,000 sq ft. Two connected 5- and 6-story buildings on existing parking lot; retains 3,080 jobs; state offer $2.1M (PA First $1.8M + WEDnetPA $375K) per Gov/DCED release 2025-12-22. Township approval ~Feb/Mar 2026 (month precision); groundbreaking expected May 2026 per LNP - construction start not independently confirmed, so status left at approved. LCPC review S/LD 74-49-8B.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Upper Leacock Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories campus expansion (Buildings O and P) was approved as of 2026-03-01 at 2425-2430 New Holland Pike, Upper Leacock Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-001",
      "first_announced": "2025-12-22",
      "last_status_date": "2026-03-01",
      "capex_claimed": "147500000",
      "jobs_claimed": "250",
      "sqft_claimed": "300000",
      "other_sources": [
        "https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2025-press-releases/gov-shapiro-secures--147-5m-investment-eurofins-lancaster-labora",
        "https://dced.pa.gov/newsroom/in-lancaster-county-governor-shapiro-secures-147-5-million-investment-from-eurofins-lancaster-laboratories-to-grow-life-sciences-industry-create-250-new-jobs/",
        "https://lancastercountyplanning.org/DocumentCenter/View/7427/74-49-8B-Eurofins-Buildings-O-and-P-JMH",
        "https://www.witf.org/2025/12/22/eurofins-announces-nearly-150-million-expansion-to-lancaster-county-lab/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "D-004",
      "date": "2026-02-27",
      "name": "Giant Direct e-commerce fulfillment hub closure",
      "status": "closed",
      "address": "235 N. Reservoir St.",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/the-giant-co-moves-up-planned-closing-of-giant-direct-ecommerce-hub-in-lancaster-city/article_8be98298-1072-4563-b8c9-eeb28f5c403e.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: 40,000 sq ft. Jobs lost: 76. Announced 2025-12-17 (81 jobs, close by end of April); moved up to 2026-02-27 affecting 76; WARN filed. Building bought 2008 for $2.3M; Giant assessing future use.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Lancaster City",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Giant Direct e-commerce fulfillment hub closure closed 2026-02-27 at 235 N. Reservoir St., Lancaster City (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-004",
      "first_announced": "2025-12-17",
      "last_status_date": "2026-02-27",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "40000",
      "other_sources": [
        "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/giant-direct-to-close-lancaster-city-fulfillment-center-affecting-81-employees/article_2d5031d7-b5e9-4b2c-9096-705ff6a14645.html",
        "https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/01/grocery-chain-closing-5-fulfillment-centers-in-pa-expects-to-lay-off-nearly-500-people.html"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "D-012",
      "date": "2026-02-01",
      "name": "Dura-Bond Industries Steelton pipe plant restart",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "Steelton pipe plant",
      "source_name": "PennLive",
      "source_url": "https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/02/threatened-dauphin-county-pipe-plant-rebounds-hundreds-will-be-hired-in-300m-deal.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $300M; 250 jobs. CONTEXT (Dauphin). $300M figure is a pipe supply deal (TC Energy) per headline/search snippet, not necessarily facility capex; hundreds to be hired. Month precision; headline/snippet only.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Steelton Borough",
      "county": "Dauphin",
      "sentence": "Dura-Bond Industries Steelton pipe plant restart was announced 2026-02-01 at Steelton pipe plant, Steelton Borough (PennLive).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-012",
      "first_announced": "2026-02-01",
      "last_status_date": "2026-02-01",
      "capex_claimed": "300000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "250",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-031",
      "date": "2026-01-07",
      "name": "DHL Clear Spring Logistics Park - Building 1 (life sciences hub)",
      "status": "build-out",
      "address": "Clear Spring Logistics Park, Route 422 & Killinger Road",
      "source_name": "LebTown",
      "source_url": "https://lebtown.com/2026/01/07/dhl-to-open-1-million-square-foot-south-annville-warehouse-as-life-sciences-hub/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: 1,000,000 sq ft. First of three warehouses (3M sq ft approved); slated to open 2026 as 'East Coast Center of Excellence' (not re-verified).",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "South Annville Township",
      "county": "Lebanon",
      "sentence": "DHL Clear Spring Logistics Park - Building 1 (life sciences hub) was in build-out as of 2026-01-07 at Clear Spring Logistics Park, Route 422 & Killinger Road, South Annville Township (LebTown).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-031",
      "first_announced": "2026-01-07",
      "last_status_date": "2026-01-07",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "1000000"
    },
    {
      "id": "D-002",
      "date": "2025-12-01",
      "name": "Clair Global headquarters at Rock Lititz",
      "status": "open",
      "address": "222 Touring Blvd (Rock Lititz campus)",
      "source_name": "LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)",
      "source_url": "https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/clair-global-opens-new-headquarters-at-rock-lititz-adds-space-for-manufacturing/article_b5ce1cac-188d-4465-a9b2-cfb0fc93d71c.html",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $62M; 200 jobs; 234,000 sq ft. Opened Dec 2025 (month precision); 200 new jobs on top of ~375; $5M RACP; old HQ at 1 Ellen Ave converted to manufacturing.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Warwick Township",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Clair Global headquarters at Rock Lititz opened 2025-12-01 at 222 Touring Blvd (Rock Lititz campus), Warwick Township (LNP).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-002",
      "first_announced": "",
      "last_status_date": "2025-12-01",
      "capex_claimed": "62000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "200",
      "sqft_claimed": "234000",
      "other_sources": [
        "https://www.clairglobal.com/press-articles/clair-global-opens-new-sustainably-designed-lititz-hq-expands-manufacturing",
        "https://www.rocklititz.com/companies/clair-global"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "D-010",
      "date": "2025-11-20",
      "name": "East Manchester Township data center rezoning (Royal Manchester Golf Links)",
      "status": "withdrawn",
      "address": "Royal Manchester Golf Links",
      "source_name": "York Daily Record",
      "source_url": "https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/11/20/where-data-centers-have-been-proposed-or-discussed-in-york-county-pa/87348200007/",
      "notes": "Rezoning removed from consideration in 2025 per YDR roundup (dates approximate). Same roundup: West Manchester Twp approved a data-center overlay (Viridian Partners interest, no plan filed); Elysian interest in Windsor and Fairview townships with no proposals - not given separate rows.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "East Manchester Township",
      "county": "York",
      "sentence": "East Manchester Township data center rezoning (Royal Manchester Golf Links) was withdrawn as of 2025-11-20 at Royal Manchester Golf Links, East Manchester Township (York Daily Record).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-010",
      "first_announced": "2025-01-01",
      "last_status_date": "2025-11-20",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-032",
      "date": "2025-09-17",
      "name": "ABARTA Coca-Cola sales & distribution center",
      "status": "build-out",
      "address": "12 Ritter Way, Lebanon Valley Business Park",
      "source_name": "LebTown",
      "source_url": "https://lebtown.com/2025/09/18/abarta-starts-work-on-100-million-s-lebanon-coca-cola-distribution-center/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $100M; 240,000 sq ft. Groundbreaking 2025-09-17; $100-110M incl. ~$25M automation; completion targeted 2027-07-29; 52-acre parcel. First reported 2025-02-21.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "South Lebanon Township",
      "county": "Lebanon",
      "sentence": "ABARTA Coca-Cola sales & distribution center was in build-out as of 2025-09-17 at 12 Ritter Way, Lebanon Valley Business Park, South Lebanon Township (LebTown).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-032",
      "first_announced": "2025-02-21",
      "last_status_date": "2025-09-17",
      "capex_claimed": "100000000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": "240000"
    },
    {
      "id": "D-013",
      "date": "2025-05-15",
      "name": "Kettle & Fire 'KettleWorks' manufacturing plant",
      "status": "open",
      "address": "425 Ben Franklin Boulevard",
      "source_name": "PA DCED",
      "source_url": "https://dced.pa.gov/newsroom/shapiro-administration-secures-19-1m-investment-from-kettle-fire-to-build-food-manufacturing-facility-and-create-jobs-in-lancaster-county/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $19.1M; 149 jobs; 167,000 sq ft. Ribbon cut 2025-05-15; state offer $4M PIDA loan + $40K WEDnetPA; company's first owned plant. Municipality not stated; location hint: Lancaster (425 Ben Franklin Blvd; municipality not stated).",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "not stated",
      "county": "Lancaster",
      "sentence": "Kettle & Fire 'KettleWorks' manufacturing plant opened 2025-05-15 at 425 Ben Franklin Boulevard (PA DCED).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-013",
      "first_announced": "2025-05-15",
      "last_status_date": "2025-05-15",
      "capex_claimed": "19100000",
      "jobs_claimed": "149",
      "sqft_claimed": "167000"
    },
    {
      "id": "D-037",
      "date": "2025-04-28",
      "name": "R+L Carriers land purchase (North Lebanon Twp)",
      "status": "announced",
      "address": "2225 E. Cumberland St.",
      "source_name": "LebTown",
      "source_url": "https://lebtown.com/2025/04/28/rl-carriers-buys-90-acres-next-to-existing-north-lebanon-twp-facility/",
      "notes": "Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $12.6M. $12.6M for 89.79 acres adjacent to existing facility; prior 1M sq ft warehouse plan by Inch & Co. affiliate withdrawn Nov 2024.",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "North Lebanon Township",
      "county": "Lebanon",
      "sentence": "R+L Carriers land purchase (North Lebanon Twp) was announced 2025-04-28 at 2225 E. Cumberland St., North Lebanon Township (LebTown).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-037",
      "first_announced": "2025-04-28",
      "last_status_date": "2025-04-28",
      "capex_claimed": "12600000",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    },
    {
      "id": "D-036",
      "date": "2025-03-04",
      "name": "Bell & Evans Ready-to-Eat plant (Fredericksburg)",
      "status": "approved",
      "address": "Fredericksburg",
      "source_name": "LebTown",
      "source_url": "https://lebtown.com/2025/03/04/bethel-twp-zoning-board-grants-bell-evans-zoning-appeals-for-proposed-plant/",
      "notes": "Zoning board granted all appeals 2025-02-27; further approvals noted in LebTown 2026-05-19 (supervisors approve poultry producer's projects).",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "municipality": "Bethel Township",
      "county": "Lebanon",
      "sentence": "Bell & Evans Ready-to-Eat plant (Fredericksburg) was approved as of 2025-03-04 at Fredericksburg, Bethel Township (LebTown).",
      "url": "https://717data.com/developments#D-036",
      "first_announced": "2025-03-04",
      "last_status_date": "2025-03-04",
      "capex_claimed": "",
      "jobs_claimed": "",
      "sqft_claimed": ""
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://717data.com/developments",
  "json_url": "https://717data.com/developments.json",
  "notice": "Public sources. Not complete. Status as of the cited article or notice. Updated weekly."
}