Amazon scraps four Northern Virginia data centers after local backlash

Amazon will not build four new data centers on a 122-acre site in Loudoun County, Virginia, after community pushback over noise and power demand. Most of the land will go to mixed-use and residential development, with 25 acres donated to the county and $5 million added to its housing fund.

• The 122-acre Loudoun County site will be repurposed for mixed-use and housing
• 25 acres will be donated for a community arts center and recreation facility
• Amazon will contribute $5 million to the county's housing fund
• The company filed its proposal in July amid concerns over noise and power use