Thursday, August 20, 2026 | | | Featured in the Ashburn District Flyer | | Loudoun County and Virginia News | | Upcoming Opportunities and Community Engagement | Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District | | The link for this edition of the Ashburn District Flyer can be found under today's date, which is located above the table of contents. | | Loudoun County and Virginia News | |
Intersection Improvement: Marshfield Dr / Crossroads Dr & Claiborne Parkway | |
Loudoun County’s Intersection Improvement Program (IIP) addresses traffic safety and operational challenges on roadways within the county. It also identifies cost-effective solutions to enhance safety for all motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Before the IIP program was established, intersection improvement projects were often initiated on an ad-hoc basis in reaction to traffic safety and operational concerns, and were sometimes delayed until funds became available.
| | | Loudoun County Relocating Services at Shenandoah Office Building | |
Loudoun County is relocating services offered at the Shenandoah Office Building located at 102 Heritage Way NE in Leesburg to accommodate space planning requirements as the county undertakes renovations across several facilities, including the Shenandoah Office Building.
For Services Provided by the Department of Family Services
- Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, and Foster Care and Adoption Services:
- The last day of in-person service in the Shenandoah Office Building will be Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
- The first day of in-person service at 1501 Edwards Ferry Road, Suite 301, will be Thursday, August 20, 2026.
- Public Assistance / Public Benefits (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Child Care, Energy Assistance, EBT Issuance), Community Support Services, General Inquiries:
- The last day of in-person service in the Shenandoah Office Building will be Friday, September 11, 2026.
- The first day of in-person service at 1501 Edwards Ferry Road, Suite 301, will be Thursday, August 20, 2026.
All phone numbers, email addresses and hours of operation will remain unchanged.
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Loudoun Hosts Monthly Virtual Foster Care Information Sessions July - September | Starting July 1, 2026, applications for commercial demolition permits in Loudoun County must include dust mitigation information. In addition, all commercial and residential demolition permit applications must include information about notifications to adjacent property owners. The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code allows localities to request dust mitigation information from permit applicants. | | | Loudoun County Recognized for Excellence in Procurement | Loudoun County has again received national recognition for organizational excellence in public procurement. The Loudoun County Division of Procurement has earned the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute. Loudoun is one of only 54 county governments in the United States to receive the award this year. | | | County Announces Acquisition of Potomac Riverfront Property for Future Passive Parkland | Loudoun County announces the acquisition of a 90.56-acre, heavily forested property along the Potomac River that will be preserved as passive parkland and provide new opportunities for residents and visitors to experience Loudoun County’s natural landscapes and riverfront. | | | Route 7 Eastbound Widening - Loudoun County Parkway to Route 28 |
Overview
- This project provides for the design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, and construction to extend the existing merge lane along eastbound Route 7 from the Loudoun County Parkway entrance ramp to the Route 28 exit ramp to provide four continuous lanes between the two interchanges.
- Funding sources include local tax funding, general obligation bonds and cash proffers.
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Loudoun Offers Free Educational Sessions about Fair Housing Law | The Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development will continue to offer free educational sessions about fair housing law in August and September. A series of “lunch-and-learn” sessions will focus on how fair housing law protects different population groups from discrimination, while Fair Housing School courses will provide a comprehensive overview of fair housing law at the state and federal level. Anyone involved in housing as a current or potential renter, buyer, financial adviser, realtor, property manager or builder is encouraged to attend. | | | County Hosting Information Session Aug. 26 for Nonprofits on Changes to Human Services Grant Program | Loudoun County invites local nonprofit organizations to attend an informational/feedback session on changes designed to improve the county’s Human Services Nonprofit Grant Program. The meeting will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., at the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, 714 E. Market Street, Leesburg. The session will include a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2028 changes and an opportunity for those in attendance to provide comments. | | | County Seeks Public Comment on Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report | |
The Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development invites residents to provide comments on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (PDF). The public comment period will be open through Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The CAPER details how federal funds have been used for programs that address a variety of housing, public service and community development needs. The report covers the performance of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs within the county from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
The CAPER must be submitted to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by September 28, 2026.
| | | Find out about clinics and other Loudoun County Animal Services events | | | | Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District | |
Spring Valley Technology Park
LEGI-2024-0074
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Description: A Zoning Map Amendment for 362 acres from TR-10 to IP, A Special Exception to establish 3 utility substations "Utility, Major", A Minor Special Exception to allow battery energy storage system on the property and a Minor Special Exception to reduce the setback adjacent to zoning districts permitting residential use. A Minor Special Exception to eliminate the Type C buffer requirement between substation and data center uses.
New Update: At the July 23, 2026, Planning Commission Hearing, the Commission voted to recommend denial of the application to the Board of Supervisors.
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the July 23, 2026, Planning Commission Public Hearing
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a public comment for county staff, click here. Supervisor Turner also invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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Broadlands Boulevard Residential Rezoning
LEGI-2026-0017
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Description: Application to rezone 20.67 acres to SCN-16 to allow for the development of up to 288 residential units.
*Please note: The Broadlands application is technically located within the Broad Run District; however, the site directly borders the Ashburn District on two sides.
New Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click u. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a public comment for county staff, click here. Supervisor Turner also invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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On August 14, 2023, Loudoun County launched LandMARC (Land Management, Applications, Research, Coordination). LandMARC is the county's online land management system. More information about LandMARC can be found here.
Stay Informed
Beginning September 26, 2023 there will continue to be twice-weekly updates to share the progress in processing permits. These updates will be posted online at Loudoun.gov/bdpermits. The link to this information is also posted in the LandMARC self-service portal. Loudoun.gov/LandMARC remains the landing page for all industry to get information about the system, including system status, help and how-to guides, and read important updates on the LandMARC blog.
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VDOT 511
511 provides users with real-time, accurate traffic information from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) about road conditions, traffic congestion, and highway construction anywhere you are, anytime you need it.
More information on VDOT 511 can be found here.
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Online Process for Building Permits, Land Development Applications
Homeowners and residential contractors can submit their completed application form and supporting documentation, including drawings and plats, in PDF format for most residential construction projects to the Department of Building and Development online. More information about the online submission process and requirements is available here.
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Residential Traffic Calming Guide
Loudoun County’s Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) manages an eight-phase process to address traffic calming, which considers residents’ concerns regarding speeding, safety and overall quality of life on publicly-maintained residential streets.
Learn more here.
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Who Maintains my Street?
To identify which entity responsible for maintaining your road/street, Loudoun County made an online color coded mapping system which helps residents determine who to contact when work needs to be done.
View this map here.
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Report a road problem
VDOT created an easy to use online form to report unsafe and hazardous road conditions. Similarly, work requests for state-maintained roads can also be made here.
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Paving Schedule
VDOT reports what roads will be paved during the fiscal year and updates their website with progress updates.
See VDOT's Paving Schedule here.
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Explore parks, recreation opportunities, and facilities
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) launched My PRCS in 2025 to help residents discover the many opportunities the department offers. The interactive online map allows users to filter locations by facility type, choose from over 65 different amenities, or find sites within a 5‑mile radius of their current location. The amenities search includes information on where residents can find ADA-accessible multipurpose trails, ADA-accessible pools, playgrounds with ADA-compliant surfaces/inclusive features, and ADA-accessible fishing piers offered by the department.
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As your representative on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, my top priority has been to serve your needs and work towards the betterment of our community. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly or my staff with any input and ideas you may have for the Ashburn District. The best way to reach me is by email, which I monitor on a regular basis. | | | | |