Starwood Seeks to Acquire Fairfax County Land for Data Center Development
Starwood aims to purchase 41.7 acres of county-owned police training land in Fairfax County, Virginia, for $166.8 million to develop a data center. The Fairfax County board has authorized a public meeting regarding the sale, scheduled for March 17, 2026. Proceeds from the sale will fund a modernized police training campus, improving operational efficiency and reducing maintenance costs. Starwood, which has a dedicated data center unit, also has over $17 billion in digital infrastructure commitments globally.

Starwood is pursuing the acquisition of 41.7 acres from a Fairfax County police training site for data center development, with a purchase price of approximately $166.8 million, or $4 million per acre. The Fairfax County board authorized a public meeting for March 17, 2026, regarding the potential sale.
The funds from the sale aim to finance a new police training facility, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing long-term costs. Starwood has a significant presence in data center development, with $17 billion in commitments and a pipeline exceeding 3.5GW of projects globally.




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