Found 13 blog entries tagged as Washington Business Journal.

By Chris Colgan | Source: Michael Neibauer, Washington Business Journal

The Big Picture

Amazon just made one of the biggest land moves in U.S. history — and it happened right here in Bristow, Virginia.
According to the Washington Business Journal, Amazon Data Services has purchased Devlin Tech Park for a jaw-dropping $700 million, solidifying Northern Virginia as ground zero for the global data-center boom.

By the Numbers

  • $700 million sale price

  • 270 acres total — Amazon bought roughly 70% of it

  • 1,272% return for Stanley Martin Homes, who assembled the land for just $51 million

  • 3.5 million sq. ft. of planned data centers, plus 3 substations

That equals roughly $3.7 million per acre — nearly matching…

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By Chris Colgan — Colgan Team | Sources: Washington Business Journal & UrbanTurf

Downtown Washington, D.C. might soon be streaming something new — but not on your TV.
According to new zoning filings uncovered by Washington Business Journal and UrbanTurf, Netflix is planning to open a major new office in the historic Woodies Building on F Street NW — right in the heart of the District’s downtown revival zone.

If approved, the project would transform one of D.C.’s most recognizable buildings into a hub for technology, media, and creative innovation — just two blocks from the National Portrait Gallery and three from Capital One Arena.

A Streaming Giant Moves Into a Landmark

The proposal shows Netflix taking over the former H&M space at 1025…

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The rumors are no longer rumors. IKEA has officially confirmed its third full-service Virginia store, and construction is well underway in Chantilly. Here's the current status, the timeline, what's actually going to be in the store, and what it means for Northern Virginia homeowners.

The Quick Status (May 2026)

  • Status: Under construction. IKEA officially announced October 30, 2025. Work began January 2026.
  • Address: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151
  • Size: Approximately 110,000 square feet
  • Opening target: Spring 2026 (still on track per recent construction reports)
  • Replaces: The former Dulles Expo Center, which closed after its final 2025 events
  • Products: More than 7,700 products on display, with around…

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