Wilmington Council Advances Rezoning for Four Parcels Near AWS Site
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Wilmington City Council has advanced the rezoning of four parcels totaling over 545 acres from rural residential to light industrial near a planned AWS data center. The prospective buyer, Ardent, aims to invest $6 billion over five to six years, potentially creating 125 to 150 jobs. Despite concerns raised by the Clinton County Regional Planning Commission, the council moved forward with the rezonings following a previous unanimous recommendation for approval.
Jan 19, 2026, 5:32 PM
