The proposed Amazon Ashton data center project, slated for 52 acres near Manassas Mall in Prince William County, Virginia, faced significant opposition from residents and the Planning Commission due to concerns over noise, impact on local wildlife, and proximity to nearby schools and residential communities. Although the Planning Commission recommended its denial, Amazon Web Services (AWS) withdrew the proposal from the October 22 Board of County Supervisors agenda to allow for further community engagement and feedback.
While the immediate application is deferred, AWS stated that their intention to build the data center on the site remains, highlighting the ongoing tension between economic development interests and neighborhood concerns in the Sudley corridor area.