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Amazon’s Data Center Push Sparks Backlash | Washington DC News
Amazon’s eyeing a massive $800K sq ft data center complex on the former GWU campus in Ashburn, Virginia — dubbed “Bridgefield Tech Center” — potentially skipping public review thanks to outdated 1972 zoning. Residents and officials are furious, dubbing the area “Data Center Alley” and fearing unchecked growth is turning green spaces into concrete. Supervisor Juli Briskman vows to fight every step, pointing out the old rules exempt this project from hearings or board votes. Amazon counters by highlighting its $2.1B tax contribution since 2016, calling this just the first phase of a long…
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