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The DMV's industrial development pipeline has increased from 6.2 million square feet to 13.2 million square feet year-over-year, making it one of the fastest-growing industrial regions in the U.S. This growth is largely driven by data center construction, with the area moving from the 15th to the 5th largest industrial market nationally.

Almost half of the ongoing projects are dedicated to data centers, particularly in Loudoun County, which remains the largest data center hub. In contrast, the Inland Empire's industrial pipeline has shrunk significantly, from 19.4 million square feet in early 2024 to 6.5 million by mid-2026. Amazon leads the national development pipeline with several large projects.