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Home builder Stanley Martin sold a portion of land to Amazon for $700 million for data centers, raising concerns about housing shortages. The region faces a housing deficit of over 75,000 homes. Data center development is prioritized over residential projects due to profitability and regulatory advantages.

In Virginia, data centers accounted for 20-30% of land development from 2013 to 2021, with a significant increase from 2022 to 2024. Local officials and residents express concerns about the impact on housing availability and community dynamics.