Land & Building Investments

Land & Building Investments

Building the Foundations of the Digital Economy

Land and building investments are crucial pillars of the Investments in Digital concept. These investments focus on the acquisition, development, and optimization of physical spaces required to host digital infrastructure, including data centers, edge facilities, network hubs, and related assets. As demand for digital services rises, real estate dedicated to digital infrastructure has become a strategic asset class, offering long-term value and sustainable returns.

According to CBRE, data center real estate investment trusts (REITs) have outperformed traditional REITs by an average of 12% over the past decade, reflecting the growing market demand for digital infrastructure.


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Why Invest in Land & Building Assets for Digital Infrastructure?

Investing in land and buildings for digital hubs delivers significant benefits:

Strategic Location Access

Ensures proximity to urban demand centers, customers, and power grids.

Long-Term Asset Appreciation

Digital real estate is a resilient asset class with sustained demand.

Sustainability & Compliance

Enables the integration of renewable energy, efficient designs, and regulatory compliance.

Economic Development

Supports local economies through job creation and infrastructure modernization.

Key Investment Areas

Site Selection & Feasibility Analysis

Identifying suitable land locations near urban centers or areas with high digital demand. Feasibility studies evaluate environmental impact, zoning regulations, power availability, and connectivity.

Assess locations based on power, fiber, and demand zones

Evaluate environmental, regulatory, and logistical viability

Real Estate Acquisition & Development

Compliance & Sustainability Planning

Practical Applications & Use Cases

Land & Building Investments in Digital serve multiple stakeholders and use cases:

Edge Data Centers: Facilitating data processing closer to end-users to reduce latency.

Digital Hubs: Supporting hyperscale cloud operations and regional data services.

Smart City Infrastructure: Enabling urban digital transformation through connected real estate assets.

Public-Private Partnerships: Governments and private investors collaborating to modernize national digital infrastructure.

Case Example:

In the Middle East, a regional government partnered with private investors to develop a 150-acre digital hub. The project resulted in the construction of data centers, energy facilities, and fiber networks, generating over 8,000 jobs and contributing $1.2 billion to the local economy.

FAQ

What factors should be considered when investing in land for digital infrastructure?

Key factors include proximity to demand centers, access to power and connectivity, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance.

Are these investments suitable for private investors?

How can sustainability be ensured in these investments?

How do these investments contribute to local economies?

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