Amazon's Twin Cities Footprint Keeps Growing
Amazon has been identified as one of the first tenants at Big Woods Business Park, a 300 acre development taking shape in Chaska, Minnesota. The company's logo and signature brand colors appeared in architectural plans filed with the city for a 218,000 square foot sortation and delivery center on the northern portion of the site.
The facility would sit on about 44 acres along Highway 212 near Jonathan Carver Parkway. According to city documents, it would bring roughly 250 jobs, more than 2,600 parking stalls, and an estimated 3,000 daily vehicle trips.
Operations would run around the clock, with the bulk of sorting activity happening overnight.
What Is Big Woods Business Park?
The larger development is being led by Indianapolis based Scannell Properties. At full buildout, Big Woods Business Park envisions nearly 2 million square feet of industrial space and 55,000 square feet of commercial uses.
The site is divided into northern and southern sections by a natural buffer area, bounded by Highway 212, Chaska Boulevard, Jonathan Carver Parkway, and Creek Road.
Amazon's portion could be complete as early as 2027. The rest of the northern section is projected for 2031, and the southern portion for 2036.
Arlington, Texas based PDMS Design Group is handling architecture and engineering, with Kimley-Horn and Associates serving as the project engineer.
Where Things Stand Right Now
The Chaska Planning Commission recommended approval of the project's first phase. The Chaska City Council is expected to review and vote on the proposal on Monday, June 15.
Amazon spokesperson Scott Seroka did not confirm specific site plans but said the company is continuously evaluating its network to serve customers.
Why This Matters for the Twin Cities
This is part of a broader pattern of Amazon expanding its distribution infrastructure across the Twin Cities metro. The company has also moved into the Thomson Reuters campus in Eagan and acquired land near Rochester in Stewartville.
Major distribution investment like this signals employer confidence in the region's workforce and transportation network, which in turn supports demand for housing, retail, and services in surrounding communities.
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