Cullina Management acted as Amazon’s due‑diligence lead for evaluating multiple candidate sites across Oregon, ensuring each location met the stringent requirements of hyperscale data center operations. This included coordinating with Cushman & Wakefield’s brokerage team to align technical feasibility with acquisition strategy and market positioning.
A core component of the engagement involved analyzing zoning classifications, allowable uses, conditional use requirements, and entitlement pathways for each prospective site. Cullina Management assessed regulatory constraints, jurisdictional processes, and timelines to determine whether each location could support Amazon’s development program without undue risk or delay.
Data centers require exceptional reliability and capacity across power, water, fiber, and transportation infrastructure. Cullina Management evaluated:
This analysis ensured each site could support Amazon’s long‑term operational demands.
Cullina Management conducted early‑stage environmental reviews to identify potential constraints such as wetlands, floodplain issues, protected species, hazardous materials, and permitting triggers. This screening helped Amazon avoid sites with hidden regulatory burdens or long‑lead environmental approvals.
Each site was evaluated for:
This ensured Amazon had a clear understanding of development costs andconstructability.
Cullina Management synthesized all findings into a risk‑weighted evaluation of each site, identifying:
This allowed Amazon to compare sites objectively and prioritize locations with the strongest balance of feasibility, cost efficiency, and long‑term reliability.
Working closely with Cushman & Wakefield, local jurisdictions, utility providers, and Amazon’s internal technical teams, Cullina Management ensured all due‑diligence streams were aligned and that Amazon received a unified, actionable assessment of each site’s viability.
