County strikes deal with Amazon to avoid data centers on GWU's Loudoun campus
Amazon has withdrawn its application to build data centers on the George Washington University campus in Loudoun County, Virginia. The company had planned to invest $427 million in the project. As part of the deal, Amazon will donate 25 acres of land to the county and provide $5 million for housing. The decision comes after local opposition to the project.
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- ✓ Amazon paid $427 million for a 122-acre George Washington University campus.
- ✓ Amazon planned to build four data centers on the campus.
- ✓ Amazon will donate 25 acres of land to Loudoun County as part of the deal.
- ✓ Amazon will provide $5 million for housing as part of the agreement.
What changed
Amazon officially withdrew its data center application in Loudoun County and agreed to donate land and provide funding for housing.
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Amazon drops data center plan on GWU campus in Loudoun County
Amazon has withdrawn its application to build data centers on the George Washington University campus in Loudoun County, Virginia. The company had planned to invest $427 million in the project. As part of the deal, Amazon will donate 25 acres of land to the county and provide $5 million for housing. The decision comes after local opposition to the project.
Why it matters
The project was met with resistance from local residents, which ultimately led to Amazon's decision to abandon the plan. The George Washington University campus is located in Ashburn, Virginia, which is part of Loudoun County. The county has been a hub for data centers in recent years, with many tech companies investing in the area.
What is confirmed
- Amazon paid $427 million for a 122-acre George Washington University campus.
- Amazon planned to build four data centers on the campus.
- Amazon will donate 25 acres of land to Loudoun County as part of the deal.
- Amazon will provide $5 million for housing as part of the agreement.
- The Loudoun Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the deal with Amazon.
What to watch next
- Loudoun County's plans for the donated land and $5 million funding
- Impact on Amazon's future data center projects in Virginia
- Reaction from local residents and business leaders to the deal
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- WUSA9 — Amazon withdraws data center application in Loudoun County
- Yahoo — Amazon’s Loudoun data center reversal: How the deal came together, and why some supervisors are wary
- LoudounNow.com — Amazon Drops Data Center Plans at GWU Campus, Donating 25 Acres to County
- Greater Greater Washington — Breakfast links: Amazon drops data center plan at former George Washington University site
- 247wallst.com — Amazon Just Walked Away From a $427 Million Data Center Plan After Neighbors Fought Back
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