March 2021 Newsletter | Friday, February 26, 2021 |
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Dear Broad Run Friends and Neighbors, |
March begins on Monday and that means the unofficial start of spring! Although I can appreciate a good snow day, I am much looking forward to some milder weather and the chance to be outside more often. March is also Women's History Month, and in thinking about women of note in Loudoun's history, one woman stands at the top of my list: Margaret Mercer. Margaret Mercer was an educator and abolitionist who lived at Belmont, here in Ashburn, during the 1800s. Mercer Middle School in southern part of the county is named in her honor. I encourage anyone interested in local history to research her story ( FindAGrave.com).
On the COVID-19 vaccination front, Virginia has created a centralized vaccine registration website at Vaccinate.Virginia.Gov. All Virginia residents and workers are encouraged to register now for the vaccine. Although we are still in Phase 1B, and vaccinating only those currently prioritized by the Virginia Department of Health, registration is open to everyone.
To register for the first time, follow the link Vaccinate.Virginia.Gov, click "Pre-Registration," then scroll down and click "Sign-Up." You will then arrive at the survey page and be prompted to answer the questions. The registration takes a few minutes, as there are several questions. If you need any assistance, you can call the state at 877-829-4682 or the county at 703-737-8300.
The registration system will be able to determine your prioritization placement based on your answers to the survey questions. You will have the ability to state any medical conditions you have, and your area of work, which may lead you to being prioritized in Phases 1B or 1C. In addition to providing prioritization information, you will be required to provide your name, birthday, and a method of contact. After completing the survey you will be sent a confirmation email (from [email protected]) with a registration number. When it is your turn to receive a vaccine you will be notified via your preferred method of contact. Due to the still limited number of vaccine doses available, it will be several months before those not currently prioritized receive a vaccine.
If you had previously registered with the Loudoun County survey from last month, there is no need to re-register as your information has already been imported into the Virginia system. You can check your status on the registration list by following the link Vaccinate.Virginia.Gov, clicking "Pre-Registration," then scrolling down and clicking "Check the List." You will then be able to enter your name and phone number or email to check your status.
No one has lost their place in line with the transfer from the county system to the state system. Loudoun is continuing to use its original registration list to schedule appointments. Once the county has vaccinated everyone on our original list, we will move to the state list. So there is no need to re-register if you had already done so through the county.
Please encourage all your fields and family who live or work in Virginia to register for the COVID-19 vaccine. Word of mouth may be the most effective means to registering the most individuals, as the vast majority of residents do not receive newsletters nor updates from the county. All vaccines are free of charge and there is no requirement that someone have insurance. There is also never a need to provide a social security number nor immigration status.
Two more updates to COVID vaccine distribution in Loudoun: five more pharmacies in the county will be administering vaccinations to prioritized groups (listed below in COVID Updates) and two more job categories in Phase 1B have been given clearance by VDH to receive the vaccine (janitorial/cleaning staff and faith leaders).
Vaccine dose amounts are still the limiting factor in distributing the vaccine in Loudoun. As we receive our weekly allocation, and hopefully see that allocation increase, we will work through vaccinating those on the registration lists via priority groups approved by the state.
If you have questions about your individual vaccine appointment, please email [email protected] or call 703-737-8300. Due to HIPAA regulations, the Health department is not able to inform me about the status of anyone's individual vaccination appointment.
In news other than COVID, you will find many updates from the county and around Broad Run in the sections of the newsletter below. The proposed budget is available for review and has been prepared at a $1.005 tax rate per $100 in assessed real estate value (three cents below the current rate). Additionally, Loudoun Transit is seeking public input on prosed bus routes that will service the Ashburn and Loudoun Gateway Metro stations. Five of these proposed routes have stops in Broad Run, and comments are accepted through March 26.
New decorative lighting is also being installed on the Ashburn Village Boulevard bridge over Route 7. If you are interested in representing the Broad Run District on either the Parks and Recreation Board of the Advisory Commission on Youth, please apply through the links below. Lastly, updates to land use and construction projects around the district are featured.
Please reach out to me regarding any matters affecting the Broad Run District or if I can answer any questions.
Sincerely,
Sylvia
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Public Input Sought on Proposed Bus Routes to Metrorail Stations |
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Proposed routes containing stops in the Broad Run District:
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Members of the public have an opportunity to shape future routes and schedules for Loudoun County Transit’s Metro Connection Bus service. The county is seeking feedback on 10 proposed new and modified routes that will provide service to and from Metrorail Silver Line stations in Loudoun County through an online public information meeting and comment period. All responses to the proposed routes will be taken into consideration before final decisions are made on the routes and schedules.
Comments from the public regarding the proposed Silver Line Bus Routes may be submitted using our online form at loudoun.gov/silverlinebusroutes, by email or postal mail. All comments received by March 26, 2021, will be included in the process to finalize the route.
The proposed Metro Connection Bus Routes to Metrorail Silver Line stations will go into effect when the Ashburn and Loudoun Gateway Metrorail Stations open in Loudoun County, currently estimated for summer 2021.
The Loudoun County Metro Connection Bus provides morning and afternoon rush hour service from Loudoun County neighborhoods and park and ride lots to Metrorail stations. More information about all Loudoun County Transit bus services is online at loudoun.gov/transit.
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Loudoun County Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 |
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County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has presented a proposed budget for the Loudoun County government to the Board of Supervisors for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022), which begins July 1, 2021. The budget totals $3.3 billion in appropriations for the county government and Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). |
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The proposed budget has been prepared at a real property tax rate of $1.005 per $100 of assessed value, three cents below the current real property tax rate of $1.035 per $100 of assessed value. Although the Board of Supervisors’ guidance to the County Administrator was to prepare a budget at a real property tax rate of one cent above the overall equalized rate, Hemstreet said “positive shifts” in the revenue picture that occurred after the Board’s final guidance and a lower-than-anticipated budget request from LCPS prompted him to prepare a budget at a lower tax rate—one-half cent above the overall equalized rate.
“Prepared at the tax rate of $1.005, the proposed budget provides for what I believe are the necessary positions and funding to maintain or—in key strategic areas, enhance—service levels for the county government, open new facilities and compensate employees at a market rate, as well as position the organization to support the Board of Supervisors’ priorities,” Hemstreet said.
The priorities for the FY 2022 proposed budget include employee pay, opening new facilities, supporting the county’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the Board’s strategic initiatives and providing resources to county government departments to support their top priorities.
The FY 2022 proposed budget includes:
- Restoration of the $60 million COVID-19 revenue uncertainty reserve included in the FY 2021 adopted budget and an additional increase of approximately $97 million (10.3%) in local tax funding to LCPS, which fully funds the LCPS budget request.
- $9.5 million in base budget adjustments to continue to provide current services, including increases in contracts and ongoing maintenance agreements, lease and utility increases and inflationary impacts.
- An increase of $12.4 million in total for employee compensation, which consists of:
- $9.4 million to provide a 3% merit increase and a step increase for public safety employees; and
- $3.0 million to continue the implementation of the new classification and compensation system.
- The addition of 150 positions in 21 different county departments to open new facilities, maintain or enhance current service levels, support the county’s CIP and position the organization to pursue the Board’s strategic priorities.
- An increase of $45.3 million to fund debt service and capital needs of the county government and LCPS.
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Factors Shaping the Proposed Budget |
The proposed FY 2022 budget was developed in an economic climate unlike any other year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Significant factors influencing development of the budget include:
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Board Initiatives: The FY 2022 proposed budget includes resources that align with the Board’s strategic priorities for its term: Open Space and Environment, Connecting Loudoun, Collective Bargaining, Equitable Communities and Economic Development.
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COVID-19: Maintaining regular or modified operations during the COVID-19 pandemic has placed significant strain on departments and agencies in areas such as management and administrative capacity.
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Organizational Capacity: Consistent with recent years, the capacity of the county organization to onboard a significant number of new positions was carefully considered to ensure resources included in the proposed budget are feasible.
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Population Growth: The county’s population continues to grow at a rate of about 10,000 additional residents every year, which brings new and increased demands on county programs and services.
The FY 2022 proposed budget also includes funding for Loudoun County’s operating and capital subsidy payments to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority due to the anticipated start of Metrorail’s Silver Line revenue service in Loudoun County during FY 2022.
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Capital Improvement Program (CIP) |
The Amended FY 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes both county and school projects, totals $3.2 billion for the six-year planning period. The category with the largest expenditure percentage is transportation projects at 37%, followed by school projects at 26%, which incorporates the School Board’s adopted capital plan and accommodates all requested school projects.
New projects include the Arcola Quarters for the Enslaved, which will restore an existing historic site in Arcola to a passive and educational recreation facility, and the local match for the FEMA grant to mitigate flooding issues in Selma Estates.
The CIP also calls for accelerating critical Board priorities, including the Western Loudoun Recreation Center and the Remote Site Connectivity project, which expands broadband to five county sites, also in western Loudoun.
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The proposed budget is balanced at the real property tax rate of $1.005 per $100 of assessed value. Hemstreet also provided the Board with two additional tax rate scenarios for their consideration: at one cent below and at one-half cent above the tax rate of the proposed budget.
Hemstreet has advertised a real property tax rate of $1.010, which provides the Board with flexibility to consider additional county government priorities; the LCPS budget request is fully funded at the $1.005 tax rate.
The Board of Supervisors will determine the final real property tax rate and related budget policy decisions during March budget work sessions with adoption of the FY 2022 budget expected at the Board’s business meeting April 6, 2021.
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There are several ways in which members of the public may participate in the budget process, including email, voice messages and social media:
- Leave a message on the Board of Supervisors’ Comment Line at 703-777-0115.
- Send an email to the Board of Supervisors at [email protected], or write to the Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 7000, Leesburg, VA 20177.
- Provide comments through the Loudoun County government’s Facebook and Twitter sites.
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More information, including the FY 2022 proposed budget, the County Administrator’s FY 2022 budget presentation, the schedule for Board of Supervisors budget work sessions and the Board’s Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee’s CIP work sessions, is posted on the Loudoun County website at loudoun.gov/budget. |
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Loudoun 2021 Real Estate Assessments Available Online |
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Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. announces that Loudoun County real estate assessments for tax year 2021 are now available online at loudoun.gov/parceldatabase. Printed assessment notices will be mailed to property owners this week.
The assessment notices, which are not tax bills, communicate to property owners the value of their real property as of January 1, 2021, and are reflective of real estate market activity that occurred during 2020. The assessed value in conjunction with the tax rate to be set by the Board of Supervisors in April provides the basis for real estate tax bills that will be due on June 7 and December 6. Property owners who believe their assessments are incorrect may file an Application for Review with the Commissioner of Revenue online at loudoun.gov/reaa by March 8, 2021. Thereafter, appeals may be made to the Board of Equalization until June 1. Read more.
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Apply to Serve as The Broad Run District Representative on Either of Two Loudoun County Advisory Bodies |
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Advisory Commission on Youth |
A position to represent the Broad Run District on the Advisory Commission on Youth (ACOY) has become available. Members of ACOY advise and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on any priorities, opportunities, or issues relating to youth. ACOY members identify current areas of need, such as diversity and school engagement, and recognize programs that can aid to the success of students.
Meeting times: ACOY meetings are currently held virtually at 7:00pm on the fourth Monday of each month.
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Parks, Recreation and Open Space Board |
A position to represent the Broad Run District on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Board (PROS) has become available. PROS serves as an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and recommends the creation of programs and the usage of open land areas to create recreational spaces in the County for the enjoyment of Loudoun residents.
Meeting times: PROS meetings are currently held virtually at 5:30pm on the second Thursday of each month.
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Loudoun County's Economic Development Annual Report |
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Loudoun Economic Development released a special 2020 calendar year annual report on Wednesday, detailing the economic impacts of COVID-19 and how the county responded to unprecedented challenges.
The annual report spotlighted the county’s comprehensive COVID-19 business services, including:
- Personal outreach to more than 4,000 Loudoun businesses in the opening weeks of the crisis, to better understand the needs and best allocation of resources.
- The COVID-19 Business Interruption Fund and Outdoor Seating Grants, which combined for more than $12 million of financial support for nearly 2,000 businesses.
- The Loudoun Is Ready business health pledge and Take Loudoun Home marketing campaign, both collaborative efforts with Visit Loudoun and the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce to support businesses.
- The Loudoun Jobs Portal, a new tool for jobseekers that aggregates employment opportunities at Loudoun businesses from 10,000 public job boards. The department has since launched a more comprehensive suite of workforce services under its Work In Loudoun initiative.
- The Loudoun Made Loudoun Grown Marketplace, an e-commerce platform provided at no cost to Loudoun farmers and artisans, for the purpose of selling to local consumers. This program received $270,000 in grants from the USDA and Commonwealth of Virginia to enhance its effectiveness.
- Creating the Data Center Task Force and providing a coordinated point of contact for more than 350 businesses in Data Center Alley, thus ensuring an efficient, collaborative response.
The department’s metrics were highlighted by:
- $6.78 billion in new commercial investment announced;
- 4.9 million square feet of commercial real estate;
- 3,515 new jobs created and existing jobs retained;
- 30 Fast-Track Commercial Incentive Program applications.
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Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Programs |
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Teen Artists Sought for Virtual Concert Event |
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is seeking local teen artists to perform at a live, virtual concert Saturday, May 8, 2021. PRCS is hosting the event to provide an opportunity for bands and soloists to experience playing on a professional platform in a safe, socially distanced environment. Read more.
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Online Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins March 2, 2021 |
The next session of the program sponsored by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services to help fathers build skills to become even stronger dads begins Tuesday, March 2, 2021. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week virtual program. Read more.
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Loudoun County Glass Recycling Program Expands |
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Loudoun County launched a pilot glass recycling program in July 2020 at the county’s recycling drop-off centers in Hamilton, Leesburg and Sterling. The county has now expanded the program to three additional sites: Arcola, Middleburg and Philomont. Glass bottles and jars are now being collected separately at the:
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Arcola Recycling Center, 24244 Stone Springs Boulevard, Arcola
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Central Western Loudoun Recycling Center, 38159 Colonial Highway, Hamilton
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Landfill Recycling Center, 21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg
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Mickie Gordon Park Recycling Center, 23229 Carters Farm Lane, Middleburg
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Philomont Recycling Center, 36560 Jeb Stuart Road, Philomont
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Sterling Park Recycling Center, 400 W Laurel Avenue, Sterling
Visitors to the recycling center will see large purple bins labeled “Glass Recycling,” where glass bottles and jars are to be placed. Please follow these guidelines:
- Only glass bottles and jars are accepted.
- The glass bottles and jars must be empty and rinsed out.
- No lids or caps.
- Deposit bottles and jars loosely in the recycling containers provided, not in bags.
The program is designed to increase recycling opportunities for glass. Glass that is commingled with other recyclable materials at the point of collection requires additional processing not currently available at local facilities and results in disposal of the glass as waste or otherwise limits the extent to which the glass can be recycled. The glass bottles and jars collected in the purple bins at the county's recycling drop-off centers is delivered to Fairfax County to be used in construction projects and may also be sent to other facilities that are able to recycle it into new glass bottles and other products.
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COVID-19 Resources and Updates |
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Always look for websites that end with “.gov” to make sure the information is official. When a vaccine appointment becomes available through a local health district, there will be no charge. State and local agencies will never call, email or text to ask someone for a social security number or immigration status in connection with vaccination. |
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Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration System Unveiled
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The Commonwealth has launched a statewide vaccine pre-registration system at vaccinate.virginia.gov or by calling 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682) to provide a unified and comprehensive process for people in Virginia to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
The statewide vaccine pre-registration system has received more than 518,000 pre-registrations since its launch on February 15. Including individuals who pre-registered through local health districts in the past, the new system now includes nearly 1.7 million residents and essential workers.
All individuals who have previously filled out a survey or form or signed up for a waitlist to be vaccinated through their local health district have been automatically imported into the new statewide system and do not need to pre-register again. They will maintain their current status in the queue, and have received an email to let them know they are in the new system and do not need to take any action at this time. The new system provides a confirmation on the screen, and by email or text message if that contact information is provided.
The system is unable to give an exact place "in line" or estimated appointment timeframe, because vaccine clinics are put together based on capacity, eligibility, and equity drivers that change over time. As data migration continues, some pre-registrations may not yet appear in the search tool. Anyone who experiences difficulties with the search function should check the spelling of their name and email address carefully and consider whether they may have used a different name, phone number, or email address in the past. Anyone with questions should call 877-VAX-IN-VA rather than their local health district.
The new phone number, 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682), now provides easy access to hundreds of knowledgeable Vaccinate Virginia representatives seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Service is available immediately in English and Spanish, with real-time interpreter services available in any of more than 100 languages as needed.
The Commonwealth’s new, centralized system allows individuals to easily pre-register for the free vaccine, confirm that they are on the wait list, and learn more about Virginia’s vaccination program. Vaccine registration is open to all Virginia residents and workers. Through registering you will be placed in a vaccination priority group based on your answers to the screening questions. Read more.
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More Sites in Virginia Join Federal Retail Pharmacy Program |
According to the CDC, additional retail locations in Virginia are receiving limited amounts of vaccine, as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, for eligible individuals based on state and local guidelines. Details on when participating locations in Loudoun will start administering vaccinations, or how much of the doses or what type they will receive, is currently unknown. Whether these sites will use the Commonwealth’s centralized vaccine sign-up system is also unknown at this time. This program is optional for retailers. There may be some participating retail chains whose locations are not participating in Loudoun but could be participating in a neighboring jurisdiction. In addition to the CVS Pharmacy at Lansdowne Town Center in Leesburg, the following retailers have opted to join the program:
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Giant:
- 43760 Greenway Corporate Drive, Ashburn 20147
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Safeway:
- 30 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Sterling 20165
- 22350 S. Sterling Boulevard, Sterling 20164
- 437 S. King Street, Leesburg 20175
- 12 W. Washington Street, Middleburg 20118
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Governor Northam Increases Capacity Limits for Outdoor Sports and Entertainment Venues as COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Infection Rates Continue to Fall, Vaccinations Rise |
Governor Ralph Northam Governor Northam has amended Executive Order 72 to expand opportunities for outdoor activities in light of improving COVID-19 case statistics. While limits on indoor gatherings remain the same (including a limit of 10 people at indoor social gatherings), the limit on outdoor social gatherings and exercise groups will increase to 25 people and the limit on outdoor racetrack and amusement venues will increase to 1,000 people. The amended order removes the stay-at-home order from midnight to 5 a.m. and extends the cutoff time for alcohol sales in restaurant dining rooms from 10 p.m. to midnight. These amendments, which will be effective March 1, follow the recent amendment in effect as of February 22 to increase the capacity limit for outdoor recreational sporting events to 250 spectators. Summer camps will be able to open as of May 1, using strict mitigation protocols such as small cohorts of campers. Executive Order 72 maintains the 10-person limit on social gatherings, the requirement to wear masks in public places, guidelines for businesses, and other provisions. Read more.
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Loudoun to Host Free Twice-Weekly COVID-19 Testing |
Loudoun County’s schedule of free, drive thru COVID-19 testing events includes twice-weekly testing events through March. The testing events are open to all. There are no age or residency requirements. No prescriptions or appointments are necessary. A person does not have to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 in order to be tested. A PCR test (nasal swab) will be administered, which tests for the novel coronavirus. No antibody or rapid tests will be offered. No COVID-19 vaccine will be available at these events.
Smaller Weekly COVID-19 Testing Events
Loudoun County will continue to hold twice-weekly, free drive-thru COVID-19 testing events at multiple locations. These weekly, fixed events are not mass testing sites and are intended to provide regular, predictable testing opportunities for the community. As a result, capacity at these fixed testing sites is limited.
The events are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration Form
To help reduce wait times, people who plan to attend the testing events are strongly encouraged to complete a registration form for each person who will be receiving a test prior to arriving at the testing site. The registration form is required and asks for general demographics and contact information, including name, date of birth, address, phone number and current symptoms, if any.
The fillable form may be downloaded, filled out, and printed, and completed forms should be brought with you to the testing site. Forms will also be available at the testing site for individuals who do not have access to a printer or otherwise are unable to complete the forms in advance. The forms are also available at loudoun.gov/COVID19testing.
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$524 Million in New Funding for Virginia Rent Relief Program |
Governor Ralph Northam announced $524 million in new federal funding to help keep Virginia families in their homes amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Virginia Rent Relief Program (RRP) is funded through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program included in the recent federal stimulus package and will assist households and landlords with rent payments to avoid eviction. Read more.
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Financing Opportunity for First-Time Homebuyers Available |
Loudoun County continues to accept applications from first-time homebuyers for funds made available through the Virginia Housing (VH) Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities Program (SPARC). The program provides lower interest rates on homeownership loans in the county. Homebuyers do not have to participate in Loudoun County’s homeownership programs, such as the Affordable Dwelling Unit Program, to participate in the SPARC program. Program participation is subject to availability and approval. For full program information and eligibility requirements, visit loudoun.gov/HomeLoanPrograms.
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Stay Vigilant in Slowing the Spread of COVID-19 |
As we wait for the supply of COVID-19 vaccine to catch up to demand, it is more important than ever to continue to follow all current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect yourself and your family against COVID-19, such as staying home when possible, wearing face masks when out, maintaining 6 feet of physical distance from others, washing hands frequently or using hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.
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Stay Informed About COVID-19 |
Additional information about the ongoing vaccination efforts will be published by the county as it becomes available. You can find up-to-date information at loudoun.gov/covid19vaccine. You can also sign up to receive text or email updates about COVID-19 from Loudoun County:
Residents with questions about COVID-19 may call the Loudoun County Health Department’s information line, 703-737-8300, or send an email to [email protected].
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Broad Run District Land Use Projects |
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This section contains updates on land use and development projects around the Broad Run District. To check on other projects in Loudoun County, or to view more specifics on major projects in the Broad Run District, visit Loudoun's Online Land Applications Map and follow the steps below.
- Click "searchable list" in the first paragraph of the webpage
- Type, in the appropriate search bar, either the application name or number (written in bold in the project summaries below)
- Click "Click here to search on Application Number or Application Name" (the list will filter down to one result)
- Click "select" in the left column of the filtered list
- Scroll down to view the application's supporting documentation and the specific project information
- ZMAP: Zoning Map Amendment
- ZCPA: Zoning Concept Plan Amendment
- STMP: Site Plan Modification Process
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Ashbrook Residential
ZMAP-2018-0004
No Change
This project, at the eastern corner of Ashbrook Place and Russell Branch Parkway, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in December 2019. The approval was for a rezoning from industrial park to residential to allow for the construction of up to 190 multifamily units. Construction fencing has gone up, and site clearing and preparation has begun. The developer will construct the remaining asphalt path on the northeastern side of Russell Branch Parkway from Savin Hill Drive to Ashbrook Place.
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Ashburn Chase/The Regency at Belmont Chase
ZMAP-2013-0003
No Change
This project, on land in between Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn Road, and Russell Branch Parkway, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in March 2018, and will allow for the construction of 105 age restricted townhomes and up to 100 multifamily workforce housing units, along with a section of retail space. The multifamily units are open and residents have moved in; construction of the townhomes has begun. The developer has installed sidewalks and crosswalks in the area. |
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Ashburn Station/Regency Property
ZMAP-2018-0010
No Change
This project, at the southwest corner of Ashburn Village Boulevard and Waxpool Road, was approved by the Broad of Supervisors in December 2019 as a rezoning from 1 residential unit per acre to 24 residential units per acre. Up to 254 residential units will be built. The developer is installing a series of sidewalks and trails to connect the area to the Metro station. The developer also dedicated around 70 acres of parkland to the County, located in the floodplain of the Broad Run at the Commonwealth Center site. |
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Aston Martin & Bentley of Loudoun
ZMAP-2018-0012
No Change
This project, on land between Russell Branch Parkway and Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway), east of Top Golf and west of the Broad Run, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in December 2019. The application was a rezoning from Office Park to Commercial Center to allow for the construction of a car dealership for vehicle sales and vehicle services. The official groundbreaking was held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 and construction has begun. Construction should last for several months with the dealership opening by the end of the year.
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Broadlands Ashburn Metro
ZMAP-2016-0010
No Change
This project, on land between Demott Drive, the Dulles Greenway, Waxpool Road, and Old Ryan Road, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in December 2019. The application allows for the construction of townhomes and multifamily units, office space, retail space, and a hotel site. A site for an elementary school, and dedication to George Mason University for their Loudoun Campus, was also included in this application. Site clearing has begun and construction should begin in the coming months. The developer is installing sidewalks and traffic signals in the area.
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Dulles 2000
ZCPA-2020-0002
This application is to rezone a 24-acre parcel from a research and development park to allow for data centers. The parcel is located in Sterling, between Route 28 (Sully Road) and Shaw Road, south of the Sheetz gas station on Old Ox Road. The application has been sent to a March 2021 Planning Commission work session. After the application clears the Planning Commission it will most likely come to the Board of Supervisors sometime in the late spring or summer. The applicant has proposed completing the widening of Shaw Road from Old Ox Road southbound to the end of the parcel boundary.
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Edgecore Dulles
STMP-2018-0014
No Change
This project is to build four data centers, with one supporting out building, on land in between Route 28 (Sully Road), Atlantic Boulevard, and Nokes Boulevard. The land was zoned for office park as part of application ZMAP-2007-0001, approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2011. Data centers are an approved, by-right use on land zone for office park. By-right uses are allowed without approval from the Board of Supervisors. Site clearing and building construction has begun and will continue for the foreseeable future. Site plans were approved by county planning staff before construction.
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Kincora Village Center
ZMAP-2018-0014
This application is an alteration to the currently approved Kincora application, located at the southwest corner of the Route 7/Route 28 interchange. The application consists of an additional 1,200 multi-family housing units and moves the Children's Science Center to a larger, 5-acre site backing to the Broad Run. On Monday, February 22, this application went through the Planning Commission work session process and is now on the agenda for the March 10, 2021 Board of Supervisors public hearing. Final Board of Supervisors approval or denial will come at a later business meeting date.
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One Loudoun
ZMAP-2018-0005
No Change
This project, at the southwest corner of Marblehead Drive and Loudoun County Parkway, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in November 2019 as a rezoning from commercial center to residential, to allow for the construction of 44 two-over-two multifamily units. Site preparation and construction has begun. The developer will construct a pedestrian bridge over Beaverdam Run on the west side of Loudoun County Parkway.
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Silver District West
ZMAP-2013-0006
No Change
This application was approved by the Board of Supervisors in March 2019 as a rezoning from industrial and office park to transit center. The development is in both the Broad Run and Dulles Districts, with the portion in Broad Run located at the western corner of the Dulles Greenway and Loudoun County Parkway interchange. The development has approval to construct up to 3,706 residences and over 1 million square feet of non-residential space.
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Temple Baptist Church
ZCPA-2019-0005
No Change
This project, located on the west side of Russell Branch Parkway, just north of Gloucester Parkway (across from the Kincora fire station), was approved by the Board of Supervisors on January 19, 2021. The application is to allow for the construction of a baseball field and a soccer field in the floodplain of the Broad Run, along with an associated church and school building located outside of the floodplain. The church is prohibited from using pesticides and excess fertilizers on the fields, and must plant at least 40 trees along the field perimeter.
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Trail View Ashburn
STPL-2016-0023
This project is located in Old Ashburn on land in between Ashburn Road, Jenkins Lane, and the Washington and Old Dominion trail. The project includes the construction of 18 single family homes with associated parking spaces, roadways, and sidewalks. This project was allowed by-right, which means a property owner has the right to construct and subdivide their land into certain uses without having to submit an application before the Board of Supervisors for approval. Current building demolition has occurred at the project location and site clearing/preparation has begun.
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Waterside/The Hub
ZMAP-2012-0006/ZMAP-2008-0018
These projects were approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2015 and 2011, respectively. They encompass most of the land bordered by the Dulles Toll Road to the south, Route 28 (Sully Road) to the west, Old Ox Road to the north, and the Loudoun-Fairfax county line to the east. The projects consist of filling in the recently closed quarry to create a centerpiece lake surrounded by high-density, high-rise spaces of residential, retail, commercial, cultural, and office uses. These developments will take decades before they are fully built-out.
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Waxpool Crossing
ZMAP-2019-0020
No Change
This project, at the northwest corner of Ashburn Village Boulevard and Waxpool Road, was approved by the Broad of Supervisors on January 19, 2021 as a rezoning from a church property to high-density residential. The developer will build 384 multifamily units, including 44 attainable housing units. The developer will construct a roundabout at the intersection of Waxpool Road and Faulkner Parkway. If, for some reason, the developer is unable to construct the roundabout, they must pay the county $9.6 million.
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Broad Run District Recreation and Pedestrian Projects |
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This section contains updates on recreation and community projects in and near the Broad Run District. To check on other projects in Loudoun County, or to view more specifics on major construction projects in the Broad Run District, view Loudoun's Capital Projects Status Map. |
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Ashburn Community Center
No Change
Building design plans are at 95% completion and are being reviewed for final approval. Advertisements for contractor construction bids will occur in the spring or summer of 2021, after the approval of 100% design plans. Construction is estimated to begin in fall 2021 and last for over a year. The project is located on the north side of Broadlands Boulevard, to the east of Clyde's. Read about the center here. |
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Ashburn Senior Center
No Change
Final landscaping and exterior site work will be completed in the coming months. Utility connection and mechanical system testing is underway. Installation of interior cosmetic features (paint, tile, flooring) is ongoing and will continue through the end of the project. Construction is at 85%, estimated to finish in summer 2021 and open for public use in fall 2021 (COVID-19 dependent). Read more about the facility here. |
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Linear Parks and Trails
No Change
The Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Board is developing a detailed implementation plan for an interconnected, countywide linear parks and trails system. The interconnected, countywide linear parks and trails system will provide a variety of functions and benefits, including recreation, alternative transportation, flood hazard reduction, erosion prevention, and scenic beauty. Public engagement is a vital part of this planning initiative. Residents are encouraged to complete an online survey, submit comments and find more information about the Linear Parks and Trails system project by visiting loudoun.gov/linearparksandtrails.
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Metro Station Area Pedestrian Improvements
No Change
VDOT's Loudoun County Metrorail Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements project will construct missing segments in the bicycle and pedestrian network within two miles of the future Loudoun Gateway and Ashburn Metrorail stations in an effort to improve accessibility and connectivity to the stations. A plan is being developed to conduct outreach meetings with affected HOAs and residential neighborhoods to receive resident feedback. To view a recording of the previously held public information meeting, read the supporting documentation, and/or find out more about the project as a whole, click here.
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Potomac Green Park
No Change
This project includes construction of a 28-acre park that will contain multi-purpose athletic fields/courts, a restroom and concession stand facility, pavilions, a playground, an off-leash area, and trails. The contractor has finished installing fencing, finished installing erosion and sediment control measures, and completed demolition and sitework. Site grading, grading of the athletic fields, and installation of storm, sewer, and water lines has begun and will continue through the next quarter. Paving of the trails, parking lot, and tennis/pickle ball courts is also underway. Construction is at 30% completion and is es timated to be finished in June 2021.
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Sidewalks and Trails Program
No Change
- Shared use path on Ashburn Village Boulevard (east side) from Tippecanoe Terrace to the W&OD Trail
- Shared use path & sidewalk on Waxpool Road (north & south sides) from Faulkner Parkway to Trask Place
- Shared use path & sidewalk on Ashburn Road (east & west sides) from the W&OD Trail to Gloucester Parkway
- Path on Pacific Boulevard (east side) from Waxpool Road to the existing sidewalk south of the W&OD Trail
- Sidewalk on Davis Drive (east & west sides) from Sterling Boulevard to Church Road
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W&OD Trail Crossing at Smith Switch Road
No Change
Design plans to make improvements to the crossing (realign the trail crossing to be perpendicular to the road; remove obstacles from sight line for approaching traffic; refresh existing crosswalk pavement markings) are anticipated to begin this year with construction to proceed after the design is completed. Funding comes from the county and a federal grant.
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W&OD Trail Crossing at Sterling Boulevard
No Change
This project provides for the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of an overpass for the the W&OD Trail across Sterling Boulevard. VDOT has agreed to perform the project survey on Loudoun County's behalf using VDOT funds. Field investigations and surveying has began with information provided by VDOT. Mapping information and design efforts are underway.
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Broad Run District Transportation Projects
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This section contains updates on road and transportation improvement projects around the Broad Run District. To check on other projects in Loudoun County, or to view more specifics on major construction projects in the Broad Run District, view Loudoun's Capital Projects Status Map. |
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Ashburn Road Improvements
No Change
A study (PDF) was completed on driver and pedestrian safety along the corridor of Ashburn Road between Gloucester Parkway and Farmwell Road/Ashburn Farm Parkway. The Board has allocated over $300,000 for engineering and construction of the identified short-term solutions (page 12): additional signage, pavement reconfiguration, new pavement markings. Decisions on funding allocations for the mid-term and the long-term recommendations were deferred to budget deliberations in March 2021.
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Ashby Ponds Traffic Signal
No Change
VDOT has approved the signal modification to allow for signalized left turns out of Ashby Ponds Boulevard and Smith Switch Road. Those left turns must currently yield to oncoming traffic. The change will utilize a designated green left turn arrow, which will become a yield flashing yellow arrow after initial turns are complete. VDOT will make the signal and intersection modifications within the coming months as they work through a list of intersections around Ashburn that are also receiving new reflective signals.
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Beaverdam Run Trail Under Ashburn Road
No Change
At the September 1 BOS Meeting, Supervisors Glass (Broad Run) and Turner (Ashburn) submitted an initiative to have County staff study the feasibility of paving an asphalt trail, under Ashburn Road, connecting the existing trails in Ashburn Village and Ashburn Manor. Staff resource allocation for the study has been approved and findings should become available in the coming months. |
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Belmont Ridge Road Widening
No Change
Dominion Energy's utility relocation is underway and is expected to be completed in April 2021, weather permitting. Utility relocation for other companies is at 25% completion. The construction contractor bid is expected to be advertised in Summer 2021. The stormwater management plan is being revised in an effort to settle a land-acquisition dispute. Environmental and grading plans have been submitted.
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Croson Lane Widening
This project provides for the widening of Croson Lane to a four-lane, median-divided roadway from Claiborne Parkway and Old Ryan Road. An initial field survey has been completed and aerial surveys are underway. Plans are being developed to alter the existing traffic signal to account for the widened roadway. A plan to analyze traffic data is also being coordinated. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024.
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Davis Drive/Sterling Boulevard Intersection Improvements
In September 2019 a study began of pedestrian and vehicular improvements along Davis Drive, in Sterling, from West Church Road to South Sterling Boulevard. Public comments on the proposed recommendations are open until March 16, 2021. Submit emailed comments to [email protected]. The final report is schedule to be presented to the Board of Supervisors in spring 2021. |
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Farmwell Road Intersection Improvements
No Change
Intersection Improvements along Farmwell Road, from Ashburn Road to Smith Switch/Waxpool Roads, are at 60% design plans. A website has been set up for the project, which contains the project overview and status, the 60% design exhibit, and a presentation that was presented to residents in the neighboring homes (both under the "Related Documents" section). Construction for the project is scheduled to begin in 2023 and end in fall 2025. |
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George Washington Boulevard/Route 7 Overpass
No Change
This VDOT project has a budget of $27.3 million, financed with federal and state funds. In this quarter, right-of-way acquisition activities continued. Utility relocation activities continued and are substantially complete except for one utility. Finalization of the storm water management strategy and drainage report continued. In the next quarter, preparation of the advertisement package for contractor bids will continue. Construction begins late 2021.
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Metro Silver Line
The public comment period for Metro's Fiscal Year 2022 budget is officially open. Metro is encouraging anyone impacted by changes in this budget to make their voice heard before the comment period ends at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16. Through the end of calendar year 2021, the proposed budget would maintain current Metrorail service levels and hours. The budget maximizes the amount of time Metro can maintain service levels to provide predictability for riders while closing the funding gap projected in the second half of FY22. If Metro does not receive additional federal funding, service cuts and layoffs will be necessary beginning January 2022. Read the full budget press release here.
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Moorefield Boulevard Construction
No Change
This project provides for the developer-funded design and widening of Moorefield Boulevard from Mooreview Parkway to Old Ryan Road, and the construction of a traffic signal at Moorefield Boulevard and Mooreview Parkway. This project also includes construction of a county-funded traffic signal at Moorefield Boulevard and Old Ryan Road.
The widening and developer-funded traffic signal (Moorefield and Mooreview) are at 30% design plans and will continue through the design phases until fall 2021. The Moorefield Boulevard/Old Ryan Road traffic signal is also at 30% design stages and is expected to be at 100% design in winter 2021.
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Waxpool Road Intersection Improvements I
No Change
This project funds intersection improvements and turn lanes at Waxpool Road and Pacific Boulevard, intersection improvements and turn lanes at Waxpool Road and Broderick Drive, and intersection improvements and turn lanes at Waxpool Road and Loudoun County Parkway. Right-of-way authorization, land acquisition, and utility relocation are ongoing. Construction is expected to begin in 2021. Project updates and information can be viewed here. |
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Waxpool Road Intersection Improvements II
No Change
A study (PDF) was completed on the safety of intersections along Waxpool Road from Demott Drive to Faulkner Parkway. Construction of the traffic signal at Demott Drive and Waxpool Road should begin in Spring 2021 with funding from Van Metre. The Board allocated up to $300,000 to install a four-way stop at the intersection of Ashburn and Waxpool Roads (an identified short-term solution). Signage and brush trimming will occur at the intersection of Shellhorn and Waxpool Roads.
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Community Organization Updates |
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Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department |
Firehouse Chicken Dinner - March 13th - 12 Noon to 6:00pm - (deadline to pre-order March 10th or when we run out): ½ chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, dessert and drink (birch beer or bottled water). $12.00. Don’t miss the chance for our famous BBQ and a chance to win “the golden ticket.” To pre-order go to: ashburnfirerescue.org/go/chicken.
(Virtual) Prospective Members Meeting - March 30th - 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Learn more about volunteering with AVFRD. Operations and Admin members needed . Many benefits. See our website for more information and how to start the application process in advance. ashburnfirerescue.org/volunteer/process
Save the Date: May 1 - Run the Greenway - 10K/5K/Kids Fun Run/Virtual Race - 8:00am: AVFRD has signed up to be a featured community partner for this event and will be receiving 100% of raised funds and we are seeking individual runners and teams. Great prize for top fund fundraiser. runsignup.com/race/donate/101871/becomefundraiser
Founders Hall - Station 6, Ashburn Road: the perfect event & meeting space. With space for 225 people, modern amenities and simple rental terms, This is the right choice for your event - big or small. Accessible, friendly, and fun for you, family, friends and more! For more information go to: ashburnfirerescue.org/facilities-apparatus/founders-hall
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Loudoun County Extension Master Gardeners Symposium |
The Loudoun County Extension Master Gardeners are proud to present our 11th Annual Garden Symposium, Plant, Grow, Nurture: Gardening in Rhythm with Nature, on March 20, 2021.
Four nationally recognized speakers:
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Ginger Woolridge, Landscape architect, garden consultant, and writer - Woody Natives: Making Quick and Confident Choices.
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William Cullina, F. Otto Haas Executive Director, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania - Sugar, Sex, and Poisons: Shocking Plant Secrets Caught on Camera.
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Ira Wallace, Worker-owner of the cooperative Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Grow Great Vegetables in Virginia.
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Sam Droege, Wildlife biologist at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center USGS - Introduction to the Native Bees of the Mid Atlantic.
This year we are virtual, so attendees can enjoy the speakers from the comfort of their own home. Registrants not available on the 20th can watch a recording of the speakers at any time until the end of March. Event information is attached, and information can also be found at loudouncountymastergardeners.org/events/annual-symposium
Registration is now open. Four speakers, $40. We hope to see you at the Symposium!
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2021 Loudoun Youth Leadership Program |
Applications are now being accepted for Loudoun Youth, Inc.’s 2021 Loudoun Youth Leadership Program. A virtual week-long program designed to introduce youth to leadership concepts and to provide exposure and interaction with local business, government and community leaders. Participate via Zoom and choose one of two sessions on either July 12 - 16, or August 2 - 6, 2021. The program is open to all rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, public or private, who live in Loudoun County. Youth participating in the week-long sessions will learn leadership skills, observe leadership in action with business and civic leaders from around the county, as well as taking part in interactive team building experiences.
Applications will be accepted until March 31th and can be found at loudounyouth.org. Tuition is $125/student. Financial aid is available to qualifying students. Visit our website for more program information.
Loudoun Youth, Inc. was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in April 2005. The mission of the organization is to coordinate community resources to assist in the development of youth programs and to create leadership opportunities for young people. They support and develop programs that provide Loudoun teens positive out-of-school activities in safe environments, helping them to become confident and contributing members of the community.
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Community Foundation of Loudoun |
The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties announces that Give Choose will be held Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
Give Choose, an annual day of online giving hosted by the Community Foundation, challenges local residents to donate to local nonprofit organizations serving Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties using givechoose.org. In 2020, Give Choose raised a landmark $620,000 for local nonprofits. Since its inception in 2014, Give Choose has raised more than $1.8 million. The average gift made by a donor during Give Choose is $125.
More than 100 charities serving Loudoun and Northern Fauquier are registered on givechoose.org, where visitors can choose from among animal welfare, environment, health, human services, education, youth, and arts and culture nonprofits during Give Choose on March 16. Donations of $10 or more can be made through the Give Choose site. Donations may be made up to two weeks in advance, with an early giving period beginning March 2. Local businesses also participate in Give Choose through sponsorships, which provide a prize pool to be awarded to participating nonprofits throughout March 16.
Inquiries about Give Choose may be directed to Nicole Acosta, [email protected] or 703-779-3505, x3.
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Loudoun Alerts
Stay up to date with school closings, traffic updates, and weather information by signing up for
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Board of Supervisors Information
Be informed about everything that comes in front of the BOS. Watch meeting videos, view documents, read reports, and sign up to speak
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School Board
View School Board, and general Loudoun School information on LCPS.org. Also, get to know Broad Run District School Board Member Ms. Leslee King
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Virginia Real ID
Starting October 1, 2021, a "Real ID" will be needed to board airplanes in the United States. Find out whether your ID already complies by visiting the DMV website
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Who maintains my street?
Not all streets in Loudoun are maintained by VDOT, as some are privately maintained. See who maintains your street with this map
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Translate Loudoun.gov
by clicking Select Language in the bottom right corner of the website. Find out more about Loudoun's translation services here
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Serve on a Loudoun County Advisory Body
Want to serve your community on one of 40 advisory bodies in Loudoun? Visit Loudoun.gov/Advisory to view vacancies
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Evacuation Assistance Registry (CLEAR)
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Loudoun Budget
View where Loudoun's tax dollars are allocated every fiscal year (July-June) by visiting Loudoun.gov/Budget. Budget deliberations occur in March
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Loudoun Capital Improvements
There are tons of transportation and capital improvement projects happening all around the county. Check them out on an interactive map
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Report a Road problem
Notice a pothole or fallen street sign? Report the problem to VDOT via their online form. Most roads in Loudoun are maintained by VDOT, not local government
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Make a County Suggestion
Loudoun Express Request (LEx) is a citizen request system for the public to submit requests for service and report concerns to the county government
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Loudoun County Public Libraries
Libraries are not just a place to read a book. LCPL offers seminars, classes, and shows for all ages, as well as free spaces for community meetings
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E-Scooters
Loudoun County has enacted an electric scooter pilot program, around the future metro stations, to see how e-scooters will be used in anticipation of Metro's arrival
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Safe2Talk App
Safe2Talk is a free app that allows residents of Loudoun County to anonymously report school safety concerns to the County Sheriff's Office
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Fire Safety
The effects of a fire can be devastating! Loudoun Fire understands the best way to fight fires and reduce injuries is by preventing them in the first place
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Make A Plan
All throughout the year it is important to have a personal emergency plan. Find out more on how to help your household prepare at Loudoun.gov
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March Loudoun County Calendar |
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March Loudoun Schools Calendar |
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Broad Run District | Loudoun.gov/BroadRun
Board of Supervisors | Loudoun.gov/BOS
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