1. Data Center Overview
Presented by:
Prince William County, VA, Department of Economic Development

2. Prince William County Snapshot
437,686
Population*
Less than 20 miles from Washington, DC
Access to 75% of Northern VA’s 1.1M workforce - within a short commute
20 minutes drive from Dulles International Airport
Reverse commute along two interstates I-95 & I-66
AAA bond rating from all 3 rating agencies
Home to Marine Corps Base Quantico
Population median age of 33.7 years
$98,071 Median household income
Low Unemployment rate – (3.8% as of Sept. 2015)
120,825 At-place employment (as of Q1 2015)
#8 Nationwide for job growth (CNN Money 2013)
Virginia’s 2nd largest and 4th fastest growing county
321,400

3. Versatile & Cost-effective Location Options
Cost competitive in the National Capital Region
Existing office, flex, industrial and data center facilities
Available large acreage sites for development
Redevelopment opportunities along I-95 corridor and in Innovation Park
7 commuter rail stops on two rail lines
Quick access to Dulles International, Reagan National and Manassas Regional Airports
I-95 corridor bookended by Marine Corps Base Quantico to the south and Ft. Belvoir to the north

4. Data Centers Prince William Advantages redundant power supply
multiple fiber providers
lowest data center taxes in Northern Virginia
expedited development process
built-to-suit opportunities and existing data center facilities with space for lease
over 2.0 million square feet of data centers constructed in PWC since 2000
Data Center Economic Development Announcements
24 announcements
$4.3 billion in capital investment
2.3 million square feet

5. Robust Fiber & Power Deployment

6. Fiber Pathways, Existing Facilities & Potential Data Center Sites
Verizon/ Terremark Colo
Innovation Exec. Ctr & Pyramid Pl.
COPT DC-6
Innovation Hornbaker
Manassas Corp Center

7. Latency From Manassas to: Ashburn - .17 milliseconds
Prince William County has dedicated fiber connections with virtually no latency:
From Manassas to:
Ashburn milliseconds
Ft. Meade milliseconds
New York City milliseconds

8. Workforce Accessibility
75% of Northern Virginia’s 1.2 million workers live within a 30 minute commute to the center of Prince William County during rush-hour.

9. Virginia’s Power Rates 40% Lower than U.S. Average

10. Data Center Tax Savings
Effective tax on $1 million over 5 years: $15,000 (1/3 old rate)
Tax Year
Depreciation Rate
Effective Tax on $1 million
Year 1
50% of Original Cost
$6,250
Year 2
35% of Original Cost
$4,375
Year 3
20% of Original Cost
$2,500
Year 4
10% of Original Cost
$1,250
Year 5
5% of Original Cost
$625
Computer Equipment & Peripherals
$1.25 per $100 of assessed value
Updated: August 2015

11. Data Center Tax Savings

12. Virginia Data Center Sales & Use Tax Exemptions
Make a new capital investment of at least $150 million
Create 50 new jobs
The jobs must pay at least one and one-half times the prevailing average wage for the locality in which it locates
Colocation data center facilities may aggregate the capital investment and new job requirements among the data center owner and its tenants in order to meet the thresholds. .

13. Fast-Track Permitting for Targeted Projects
Reduced Site Fees
50% reduction in site fees available for eligible projects.
Fast-track permitting
Priority status ensures site plan and building plan reviews are expedited.
Dedicated Project Manager
A project manager is assigned by development services to guide you through the County’s development processes and assist you with your project needs.
More than simply a liaison or point-of-contact, your project manager integrates the efforts of your team and the County’s team with the shared goal of a successfully completed project.
NOTE: Not all projects will be eligible for fast-track permitting. Targeted Status is awarded at the discretion of the Department of Economic Development and the Board of County Supervisors based on board-adopted eligibility guidelines.

14. Select Data Center Location Options

15. Freedom Innovation Center
Site Details
Address:
9534 Godwin Dr. Manassas VA 20110
Acreage:
45 ac. for Build to Suit lease
Zoning:
M-2 Zoned (Light Industrial)
Nearest Arterial:
University Blvd. / Godwin Dr.
Power Provider
NOVEC - 2 separate transmission lines from separate sets of substations
Nearest Substation
On-Site
Capacity
MW sub
Price
TBD

16. 10601 Pyramid Place Site Details Address: 1601 Pyramid Place
Entitled, shovel ready technology site with adjoining 200 MW redundant substation pad ready.
Site Details
Address:
1601 Pyramid Place
Manassas VA
Acreage:
acres
Zoning:
M2 Zoned (Light Industrial with Tech Overlay District
Nearest Arterial:
Rt. 234 Prince William Pkwy
Power Provider
NOVEC – 2 separate transmission lines from separate sets of substations
Nearest Substation
Adjacent
Capacity
200 to 300 MW sub
Price
TBD

17. COPT DC-6 – Existing Colo Facility
Site Details
Address:
9651 Hornbaker Rd. Manassas VA 20109
Acreage:
19.5 acres – existing building
Zoning:
PBD Zoned (Planned Business)
Nearest Major Arterial:
Hornbaker Rd. / Rt. 28
Power Provider
NOVEC
Nearest Substation
5,300 ft.
Capacity
30 + MW

18. Manassas Corporate Center
1.5 Million Sq. Ft. Data Center Campus
5 buildings on 100 acres.
Dedicated substation on-site with redundant distribution
Site Details
Address:
10101 Harry J. Parrish Blvd. Manassas VA 20110
Acreage:
100 acres
Zoning:
M/T Zoned (Industrial / Transportation)
Nearest Major Arterial:
Rt. 234 Prince William Pkwy / Clover Hill Rd.
Power Provider
Dominion VA Power
Nearest Substation
Adjacent
Capacity
200 MW on-sight
Price
Lease & Colo Opportunities

19. Prince William County Department of Economic Development
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