While more than 30 North Carolina communities have adopted restrictions or moratoriums on data centers, Richmond County approved Amazon’s $10 billion investment after evaluating nearly 50 competing industrial proposals.
For building owners, developers, and business owners, the story isn’t just about AI—it’s about site readiness and infrastructure.
🔹 Existing power transmission capacity ⚡
🔹 Available water infrastructure 💧
🔹 Industrial-zoned land 🏭
🔹 Minimal public infrastructure investment required 💰
🔹 Long-term corporate track record considered 📊
Richmond County also found that some competing manufacturing projects would have demanded more water and electricity than the proposed data center, shifting the conversation from “Should we allow data centers?” to “What is the highest and best use for this site?”
As AI demand continues to grow, expect more communities—and more commercial property owners—to evaluate whether their assets are positioned for this evolving industrial sector.
The takeaway: Infrastructure may become one of the most valuable competitive advantages in commercial real estate.
💬 How do you see data centers impacting commercial real estate across North Carolina?
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