Amazon Plans Extensive Data Center Expansion Across Virginia Counties

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to build data centers in every county between Northern Virginia and Richmond.
The Mattermeade project aims to fulfill data center requirements in Spotsylvania and Caroline Counties.
Amazon has established data centers in Fairfax and Loudoun counties.
Local opposition has complicated Amazon's expansion efforts in Virginia.

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Loudoun County's Data Centers: Growth vs. Community Concerns

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Loudoun County has established approximately 200 data centers.
Data centers have significantly increased tax revenue and improved local infrastructure.
Buddy Rizer: It has completely changed our economy...strongest local economies anywhere in the country.
Global capital spending on data centers predicted to exceed $1 trillion annually by 2029.
240% increase in industrial strength transmission lines in the last five years.
Resident Ben Keethler expresses concerns about data centers disrupting community character.
Rizer acknowledges regrets about data centers' proximity to residential areas.
Julie Bolthouse raises environmental concerns regarding data centers' energy consumption.
Bolthouse questions the long-term value of tax revenue if community quality deteriorates.
The situation reflects a struggle to balance economic growth with community preservation.

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National Real Estate Advisors (NREA) raised $1.2 billion for data center investments.
NREA partners with Sabey Data Centers, a major developer.
NREA's portfolio includes 10 data centers across 3.5 million square feet.
Tim Mirick: “Frankly, it’s been hard to keep up” with demand.
NREA is developing The Stacks with 2,000 multifamily units.
Philadelphia subsidiary is converting offices to 157 apartments in D.C.

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