November 2026 Newsletter | Monday, November 2, 2026 | |
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Dear Broad Run Friends and Neighbors,
I hope everyone had a safe, happy, and spooky Halloween. As we look ahead to Thanksgiving, may this season bring opportunities to slow down, reflect on all we are grateful for, and enjoy meaningful time with friends and family.
This month has been a busy one, attending several events throughout the county. My office welcomed three new businesses to our community: Retail Design Collaborative, Monkee’s of Loudoun, and Stone Chase Financial. Retail Design Collaborative (RDCollaborative.com) is an architecture firm specializing in retail and commercial spaces. Monkee's of Loudoun (MonkeesofLoudoun.com) is a high-end women’s boutique offering exclusive clothing, shoes, and accessories. Stone Chase Financial (StoneChaseFinancial.com) is a financial planning firm that helps individuals and families with financial planning, preparing for the future, and making informed decisions to support their long-term goals. I am excited to welcome these new businesses and appreciate their investment in the Broad Run District.
Chair Phyllis Randall and I also recently co-hosted a roundtable with stakeholder organizations and members of the arts community to gather input on the vision for my Eastern Loudoun Community Arts Center initiative. The project is still in the design phase, and this conversation was an opportunity to hear what the community would like to see in the future center. Thank you to all who participated and shared their ideas!
Loudoun County Government held Youth in Government Day at the Board’s last business meeting. Youth in Government Day gives local high school students the opportunity to observe and participate in the Board’s public meeting. Students also participate in workshops focusing on community building and leadership and learn more about issues faced at the local level. I had the pleasure of being accompanied by a Broad Run District high school student who did a great job serving as student supervisor for the evening.
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month last month, I had the pleasure of presenting this year’s proclamation, which I co-sponsored, at the Ashburn's Row House annual Row For a Cause event. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women across the nation, making early detection and awareness especially important. Read this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation here: pub-loudoun.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1832.
I recently met with The North American Invasive Species Management Association to discuss the county’s Invasive Plant Species Management Program and our ongoing efforts to combat invasive plants, protect native vegetation, and preserve out natural resources through community partnerships. Thank you to the Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance for helping bring community members together to advance these efforts across the county!
I also had the opportunity to celebrate the grand opening of Aventon Moorefield (AventonMoorefield.com) a new apartment community in the Moorefield Station community, near the Ashburn metro Station. This 425-unit community offers outdoor spaces, a remote-work space, game lounge, and much more. It was wonderful to tour the property and see the inviting spaces that make this community a wonderful addition to Moorefield.
Lastly, I also had the honor of being invited to attend the annual Slave Memorial Commemoration Wreath Laying Ceremony at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. This meaningful ceremony honored the lives and legacies of the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and labored at Mount Vernon. It was a powerful opportunity to reflect on our history, honor those whose stories must never be forgotten, and pay tribute to their lives and legacies.
Turning to recent project developments, Amazon has officially withdrawn their application to build four data centers on the George Washington Campus (GWU) in the Algonkian District north of Route 7 (Leesburg Pike). This follows a preliminary agreement with the county to fast track a rezoning of the GWU campus for mixed-use development and housing. As part of the agreement, Amazon has also committed to donating twenty-five acres of land for public use. The county is currently considering this property for the Eastern Loudoun Community Arts Center and an indoor sports facility. Additional information regarding the county’s agreement with Amazon can be found below. I have also been looking to have similar discussions exploring potential housing opportunities at other data center properties in the district.
I also want to share with you all a couple of highlights from recent Board meetings. At the Board's October 20 Business Meeting, I made a motion to deny the Quantum Park data center application on Loudoun County Parkway. The Board approved my motion in a 7-2 vote. As a result, the substation and two data centers that were proposed to be built at the Quantum Park campus will not be built. At the October Public Hearing, the Board discussed and forwarded my joint initiative for a compensation increase for supervisors to the Board’s November 5 Business Meeting for a final vote. As a reminder, this proposal seeks to bring Board member compensation to the area median income for the 2028 to 2031 term. The proposal can be read here: pub-loudoun.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1705.
At the Board's November 12 Public Hearing, we will consider amendments to the County's Noise Ordinance for industrial/commercial properties, including data centers. The proposed amendments would allow the County's Zoning Enforcement Team to issue a noise violation when hearing the noise within a residential home with the doors and windows closed. Currently, only the Sheriff's Office can enforce a noise heard within someone's home, while the Zoning Enforcement Team must measure from the property line. This proposed change would allow for consistency and more enforcement options. Read the proposed amendments here: pub-loudoun.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=2188.
Also coming before the Board for a vote is the resolution to pause action on all legislative data centers and substations applications. This proposal is scheduled to appear at the Board’s November 17 Business Meeting. If approved, the Board will not consider any data center or substation applications until a one-year period has passed and the Board has completed our Phase 2 Data Center Standards and Locations Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
As Co-Chair of the Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board Committee, our next meeting will be held on Monday, November 16. The Committee is scheduled to discuss the 2026 State of Loudoun Youth Report, which highlights three important findings: Loudoun’s youth are experiencing significant academic pressure and mental health concerns; access to opportunities and services is limited by awareness, transportation, and resource barriers; and youth want a more meaningful role in shaping decisions that affect them.
Lastly, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day in Loudoun County. Offices on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot in Loudoun will include one Virginia U.S. Senator and the 10th District Congressional seat. There will also be three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution and three Loudoun County government bond questions on the ballot. I hope everyone has voted, has a plan to vote early tomorrow, or will vote on Election Day. Additional information on Tuesday’s General Election can be found below.
Sincerely,
Sylvia
| | | | Six Things to Know About the November 3 General Election in Loudoun County | | |
A general election will be held in Loudoun County Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Election officials remind voters of six key things to know ahead of the election.
1. Know Where to Vote
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Voters will vote at their normal polling place on Election Day. A list of polling places in Loudoun is available at Loudoun.gov/Polls.
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Anyone who is not sure about where to vote may check their voter registration card or look up their polling place and related information online at Vote.Elections.Virginia.gov.
- Curbside voting is available at all polling places for individuals who have mobility issues.
- Note that the Office of Elections and Voting Registration is not a polling place on Election Day.
2. Know When to Vote
- Polls in Loudoun County will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 3.
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The last day to vote early in person is Saturday, October 31. Locations and hours for early voting are online at Loudoun.gov/VoteEarly.
- Completed absentee ballots may be returned by mail (postmarked no later than November 3) or dropped off at the 24/7 drop box at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 750 Miller Drive SE, Suite 150, Leesburg and at early voting sites during operating hours. Ballots may also be deposited in secure drop boxes at any Loudoun County Public Library branch (except the Law Library) during business hours through October 31.
- Voters may also drop off their ballots at any polling place up to 7:00 p.m. on November 3.
3. Bring Identification
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Voters will be asked to show an acceptable form of identification, such as a Virginia DMV-issued driver’s license. Voters who do not have an acceptable form of ID can sign a statement affirming their identity and they will be able to vote a regular ballot.
4. Know What is on the Ballot
5. Know Who Can Vote
- All registered voters in Loudoun County are eligible to vote in the general election.
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Although the deadline to register to vote in the November 3 election or to update current voter registration information was October 23, voters may register up to and on Election Day and vote a provisional ballot. Information about same-day voter registration is available from the Virginia Department of Elections.
6. Stay Informed and Know How and When to Get Election Results
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Text LCVOTES to 888777 to receive text alerts from the Loudoun County Office of Elections and Voter Registration or sign up for the Election Update category through Alert Loudoun, the county’s email and text notification system.
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Follow the Office of Elections and Voter Registration on social media, including Facebook, X, Bluesky, and Instagram. Loudoun County Government also posts general information on Facebook, X, Bluesky, and Instagram.
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Get election results: Preliminary results of voting in Loudoun County in Tuesday’s election will be available following the closing of the polls on election night at Loudoun.gov/ElectionResults.
More Information
More information about the November 3 general election is online at Loudoun.gov/Upcoming Elections. General information about voting in Loudoun County is online at Loudoun.gov/Vote.
| | | Loudoun County Government Updates | |
Election Day Operating Schedule for PRCS Facilities - Tuesday, November 3 | Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services administrative offices, senior and adult day centers, and the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, for Election Day. Park administrative offices are closed, but park visitors and nature centers are open at normal hours. Read More. | | | |
Preliminary Agreement With Amazon Prevents Data Centers, Fast Tracks Housing at Loudoun GWU Campus | The Loudoun Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday evening on a series of measures that are intended to eliminate any potential data center uses on the George Washington University Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn that was purchased earlier this year by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The county and Amazon must still finalize agreements in the coming months. Read More. | | | |
Applications are Open for Loudoun County Street Lighting Program | Loudoun County is now accepting applications for the Streetlight Program, which provides assistance to residential communities that would like streetlights to be installed where none currently exist or communities that have a limited number of streetlights. The deadline for this round of applications is Monday, January 4, 2027. Read More. | | | |
Broadlands Boardwalk Park to Temporarily Close For Replacement Project | |
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) announces the temporary closure of Broadlands Boardwalk Park for a maintenance project to replace existing decking.
To ensure the safety of patrons, the park will be closed beginning on or around Monday, November 9, 2026, and is anticipated to be closed for approximately six weeks. The public is asked to heed any construction fencing and signs placed on the property.
Broadlands Boardwalk Park is located at 21920 Demott Drive in Ashburn, VA. The park includes a 0.3-mile ADA-accessible boardwalk loop that encircles protected wetlands and stream valley preservation area. The park was acquired by Loudoun County in 2025 as part of a developer proffer.
For future updates on this project, please visit Loudoun.gov/PRCSNews.
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Loudoun County to Require Additional Documentation for High Energy Use Facility Land Use Application | Loudoun County is now requiring additional documentation from land use applicants pursuing the development of a High Energy Use Facility (HEUF) in compliance with Virginia state law. In Virginia, a HEUF is defined as any facility that reasonably anticipates requiring 100 megawatts or more of electrical power from a retail electrical utility. In Loudoun County, data centers are the most common example of HEUFs. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun Employers Recognized for Inclusion in the Workplace | The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has recognized three local employers for their commitment to accessibility and proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month (PDF) in Loudoun County. The proclamation cites the 2026 theme for Disability Employment Awareness Month as “Celebrating Value and Talent,” which recognizes the skills and contributions that people with disabilities bring to workplaces, communities and the economy. Read More. | | | |
Public Invited to Provide Comment on Housing and Community Development Plans for Unspent Grant Funds | The Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) invites residents to comment on Annual Action Plans for fiscal years 2023-2026 that have been amended to reallocate unspent Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Residents can comment online or by mail through Wednesday, December 9, 2026. They can also attend or view the Board of Supervisors’ public hearing on December 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE, Leesburg, to learn more about the amended plans and provide feedback. Read More. | | | |
Opportunities to Serve: Loudoun Seeks Applicants for Board of Zoning Appeals, Other Boards | Loudoun County offers residents opportunities to get involved in local government by serving on a variety of boards, committees and commissions. Loudoun County is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). There is one opening for a member whose term would begin December 3, 2026. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun Offers Free Behavioral Health Training Sessions in November | The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services offers ongoing behavioral health training sessions free of charge. Seats are limited and registration is required, except for Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for November 2026 is as follows: Read More. | | | |
Loudoun to Host Free Educational Sessions About Fair Housing Law | The Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development will host a series of free Fair Housing School courses and “lunch-and-learn” sessions in November and December to raise public awareness about fair housing law and how it protects different population groups from discrimination. Anyone involved in housing as a current or potential renter, buyer, financial adviser, realtor, property manager or builder is encouraged to attend. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County Hypothermia Prevention Shelter Opens November 15 | The Loudoun County Hypothermia Prevention Shelter, located at 101 Blue Seal Drive SE in Leesburg, will open on Sunday, November 15, 2026, for single adults aged 18 and older in the community experiencing homelessness due to a housing crisis. This temporary shelter, which provides a warm indoor sleeping environment, will be open from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., seven nights a week until Wednesday, March 31, 2027. Loudoun County residents will receive priority for shelter placement. Non-Loudoun County residents may stay in the shelter for one night. Non-county residents will receive supportive services, including case management and transportation to a shelter in their area of residence. Note that the shelter is at a different location than in previous years. Read More. | | | |
Community Development Block Grant Process Underway in Loudoun | Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) competitive public service and non-public service applications for eligible nonprofit organizations and government entities are now open in Loudoun County. The CDBG program provides funding on an annual basis for local projects that address a variety of community needs and that meet a national objective as outlined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read More. | | | |
Ribbon Cutting & Open House Set for Nov.14 for the Loudoun Freedom Center Museum at Union Street | Loudoun County invites community members to a ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday, November 14, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the rehabilitation of the historic Union Street School. Members of the Board of Supervisors, officials from the Loudoun Freedom Center, Union Street School alumni and other community members will participate in the events. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) Upcoming Events | |
Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
LCAS | 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175
- Thursday, November 5, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
- Thursday, November 19, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
These are walk-in, low-cost, vaccination and microchip clinics for pets of Loudoun County residents. No appointments needed. Please bring cats in carriers and dogs on secure collars/harnesses and non-retractable leashes. Please stay in your vehicle and follow staff directions for parking. Please limit to no more than 4 pets/family per clinic. To receive the three-year rabies, fvrcp or dhpp vaccine, you must bring proof of prior vaccination.
Income-Qualified Spay/Neuter Clinic
LCAS | 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175
These low-cost, spay/neuter clinics are open to cats and dogs in Loudoun County. Cats and dogs will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and receive pain medication. Payment is due at time of drop-off. Cats $100, Dogs $175. Proof of Loudoun residency is required. Income qualifications are required. You must sign up to reserve a surgery spot.You must sign up to reserve a surgery spot at: Loudoun.gov/AnimalResources.
Crochet Club
LCAS | 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175
- Wednesday, November 18, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Curious as a cat about yarn? Join us for Crochet Club at the animal shelter! Make a cat toy or a blanket, start a new project, or bring one from home! We will have supplies and lessons available. This activity is open to all skill levels and recommended for ages 12+. No sign up is required.
After School Animal Care Club
LCAS | 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175
- Next club meeting: Friday, November 20, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
(Ages 11-13) Join us as we learn about animal care and volunteer to help out around the shelter! Each month we will focus on a new area of the shelter and spend time volunteering with staff! Sign up is encouraged but not required.
All About Animals: Pet Sitting Basics
LCAS | 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175
- Saturday, November 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Is your child offering pet sitting for family and friends? Do they help care for a neighbor’s pets? Sign up for Pet Sitting Basics to help them learn how to provide confident, responsible care, animal body language, what to do in an emergency, and more! We’ll also cover age-appropriate expectations and how adults can best support young pet sitters. We recommend that parents or guardians attend this program with their children. There is no cost to attend. This program is recommended for children ages 10 years old and up.
No School? Pets Rule!
LCAS | 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175
- Next club meeting: Friday, November 20, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
No school? Pets rule! Join us for a day camp at the animal shelter. At Feline Friends and Canine Companions Day Camp, we learn about cat and dog care, body language, and training. Campers will practice positive reinforcement training with our Fear-Free Shelter certified staff! Cost $50/camper and sign up is required. Sign up here: Loudoun.gov/538/Animal-Services-Events.
Pop-Up Pet Pantry
In partnership with Loudoun Hunger Relief, LCAS will be attending mobile pantry events to set up a pop-up pet food pantry. Please contact LHR or LCAS for upcoming pantry dates or to sign up for a regular pick up at the main LHR location.
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Residents Invited to Connect, Volunteer and Give Back at Community on Purpose on November 14 | Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will host the 2026 Community on Purpose event on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center. The event will bring together residents, local businesses, volunteers and community organizations for a day focused on community service, building connections and fostering engagement to strengthen the Loudoun County community. Read More. | | | | Board of Supervisors to Defer Discussion of Proposed Pause on Some Data Center Applications | | |
A proposal to pause consideration of legislative applications for data centers and substations that was to be discussed at the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ October 20, 2026, business meeting will be deferred to the Board’s November 17 meeting.
Deferring agenda item 14p, Resolution to Pause Board of Supervisors Consideration of Legislative Applications for Data Centers and Substations, to the second business meeting in November will allow county staff additional time needed to develop more information that will help inform the Board’s ultimate decision.
Residents who signed up to provide public input on this item may still do so during the October 20 meeting if they choose. Additionally, members of the public may choose to provide input on the item at a future meeting. More information about signing up to provide input in advance is available online Loudoun.gov/SignUpToSpeak. The Board’s public meeting schedule is posted at Loudoun.gov/Calendar. The Board’s meeting documents are published online at Loudoun.gov/mMeetings at least three days in advance of a meeting.
During its September 15, 2026 meeting, the majority of the Board voted in favor of future consideration of a resolution that, if approved, would pause the Board’s action on data center and electrical substation applications that require legislative approval for up to 12 months, the maximum allowed by Virginia law. The Board’s vote to consider a resolution follows a legal opinion from the Loudoun County Attorney indicating that a moratorium on data center approvals is not legal.
The Board’s reason for considering pausing action on legislative applications is to allow time for the county to complete the ongoing review of current data center policies and regulations. The project proposes amendments to the county’s Comprehensive Plan (CPAM) and Zoning Ordinance (ZOAM) pertaining to data center standards and locations. The outcome of the CPAM and ZOAM project has the potential to impact existing and new legislative applications for data centers. The project is expected to wrap up in the summer of 2027.
Board of Supervisors archived meeting video and live streams of meetings are available online at Loudoun.gov/Meetings. Board meetings also are televised live on Comcast Government Channel 1075 and Verizon FIOS Channel 40.
| | | Community Organization Updates | |
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) | |
Shop Smart, Save More
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19967
Get holiday-ready without breaking the bank! Loudoun County’s Financial Literacy Educator will share practical budgeting and saving strategies to help you make the most of your money while holiday shopping. Learn how to plan your spending, find savings, and discover resources that can help offset costs—all while enjoying a more financially stress-free holiday season.
November 4
10:00 AM−11:30 AM
Women Giving Back
20 Export Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
Nutrition for Older Adults
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19969
Join Loudoun County nutrition educators to learn about healthy holiday cooking and baking this month. Attendees will get to enjoy a healthy holiday recipe.
November 4
10:00 AM−11:00 AM
Ashburn Senior Center
20880 Marblehead Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
Stories You Can Taste
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19971
Join us for a free, hands-on story time to discover and taste new fruits and vegetables.
November 10
4:00 PM−5:00 PM
Ashburn Library
43316 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
Strategies for Selective Eaters
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19972
Join Loudoun County Educator and Registered Dietitian Emily Jacobs to learn how to navigate sensory issues and selective eating by children to expand their food acceptance. This class will be held in English with live Spanish translation.
November 18
5:30 PM−6:30 PM
Virtual
Zoom
Overview of Home Canning
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19973
Join Loudoun County Nutrition Educator and Registered Dietitian Emily Jacobs to learn how to prepare and preserve cranberry orange pear jam at home.
November 18
5:30 PM−6:30 PM
Virtual
Zoom
ServSafe Manager Training
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=18684
The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification is recognized by the Virginia Department of Health as meeting the requirements to be a Certified Food Protection Manager. VCE offers the program locally to food service workers at restaurants, hospitals, schools, and child care centers. Participants receive instruction about food safety concepts such as sanitation, food storage, safety regulations, pest management, and safe food handling practices.
November 17
9:00 AM−5:30 PM
VCE Loudoun
750 Miller Drive SE, Suite 131
Leesburg, VA 20175
Scam Avoidance
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19974
Join Abbey, Loudoun’s Financial Literacy Educator, for an evening designed to empower you to protect yourself against financial scams and fraud. Learn about the common indicators of a financial scam, how to identify one, and what to do if you are a victim.
November 19
6:00 PM−7:00 PM
Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center
6105 Loudoun Park Lane
Sterling, VA 20164
| | | | Renaming Mooreview Parkway to Ashburn Village Boulevard | | |
At its October 20 business meeting, the Board voted in favor of renaming Mooreview Parkway, in Ashburn, to Ashburn Village Boulevard. Mooreview Parkway (Route 2298) runs north from Loudoun County Parkway to the Dulles Greenway, where it becomes Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020). To ensure consistency in road names and avoid confusion with other roads in the area containing “moore” in their names (Moorefield Boulevard, Claude Moore Drive, Midmoore Drive, and Grandmoore Street), the Board will consider renaming Mooreview Parkway to Ashburn Village Boulevard.
Moorefield Station Elementary School is the only property whose address will change as a result of the proposed renaming. The Board approved $275,000 in funding, which will cover replacing several road signs along the corridor and reissuing voter cards for the Moorefield Station and Croson voting precincts, which use Moorefield Station Elementary School as their polling location. The voting precinct boundaries will remain unchanged; only the polling location’s address would change.
The renaming of Mooreview Parkway will be completed in July 2027, during the summer break between school years.
The original proposal can be found at Loudoun.gov/BroadRun, where residents can also share their thoughts with Supervisor Sylvia Glass.
| | | Broad Run District Transportation and Community Projects | |
This section contains updates on transportation, pedestrian, recreation, and community 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, view Loudoun's Capital Projects Status Webpage. | | | | |
Ashburn Lake Water Quality Project
No Change
This project involves the dredging and draining of Ashburn Lake, including the construction of a forebay dam, as part of the Ashburn Lake Quality Project. This project includes removing decades of accumulated sediment, restoring the shoreline, improving water quality, and creating a new native aquatic habitat. Work is currently underway and is taking place on weekdays from 7:00am to 4:00pm, and last through 2028. Residents can expect a lowering of the lake level, odor, construction staging on Ashburn Road, and noise due to the construction activity. The project will also include constructing an asphalt trail on the northern side of Beaverdam Run, underneath the Ashburn Road bridge.
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Ashburn Metro Station Area Safety Improvements Study
No Change
The Board has approved Supervisor Glass' initiative, directing county staff to study transportation safety on roads around the Ashburn Metro after a recent pedestrian fatality and delays with VDOT improvements. The goal of the study is to evaluate traffic speeding and other safety improvements to better protect pedestrians and all road users. As part of this, county staff will study all-way stops at the intersections of Croson Lane and Moorefield Boulevard, Croson Lane and Claude Moore Drive, and Claude Moore Drive and Old Ryan Road. The study's scope and funding allocation was approved at the Board's May 5th Business Meeting, which can be read here. Data collection is currently underway.
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Broad Run Toll House Trailhead
No Change
The Board of Supervisors has approved a stewardship management plan for the restoration of the historic Broad Run Toll House near Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) and Route 28 (Sully Road) to be restored to its near-original condition. The Toll House will be used as a trailhead for the Broad Run Stream Valley Park under the countywide Linear Parks and Trails Signature Project, which will build an 18-mile, looped outdoor recreational trail from the W&OD trail, to follow the Goose Creek, Potomac River, and Broad Run, before joining back with the W&OD Trail. Design work has begun for a pedestrian bridge over Beaverdam Run (Coordinates: 39°02'38.3"N 77°26'45.4"W), which will connect existing trails at Heron Overlook Park to the Loudoun Water property.
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Community Arts Center
This project provides for the construction of a county-owned community arts center in eastern Loudoun. The Board of Supervisors endorsed a "Scaled Performance and Visual Arts Facility", featuring a 900-seat multi-purpose performance hall, a 350-seat black box theater, art making spaces, and art display spaces. The Board allocated $500,000 to begin preliminary planning, design, and site assessments for later inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program. The county is currently exploring the possibility of locating the Eastern Loudoun Community Arts Center at the George Washington University(GWU) Campus as part of "Project Potomac Promise" with Amazon. Information on the county's Comprehensive Arts Plan is at Loudoun.gov/Arts.
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Farmwell Road Corridor Improvements
This project provides for the design, land acquisition, and construction of intersection improvements along Farmwell Road from Smith Switch Road/Waxpool Road to Ashburn Road/Ashburn Farm Parkway, including crosswalks and turn lanes. This project also includes the installation of sidewalks and trails on both sides of Farmwell Road down the entire corridor. The Board will consider using eminent domain for unacquired land for the project on September 15. Information on the proposal is available here and speakers can sign up here.
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Intersection Improvements
No Change
Program Webpage (IIP)
- Ashburn Village Boulevard and Shellhorn Road: Additional Turn Lanes and Signal Modifications; In Design; Complete in 2027.
- Loudoun County Parkway and Dulles Greenway Eastbound Ramp: Traffic signal will be installed by the developer when warranted.
- Waxpool Road and Loudoun County Parkway: Additional turn lanes; Utility relocation; Complete in 2027.
- Shellhorn Road and Central Station Drive/Hartley Place: Median Changes; In Design; Complete in 2026.
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Route 7 Additional Eastbound Lane Widening from Loudoun County Parkway to Route 28
This project involves the construction of an additional travel lane along eastbound Route 7 between the Loudoun County Parkway entrance ramp and the Route 28 exit ramp, to eliminate the need to merge in and out of traffic between the two interchanges. This project remains in design phase, with construction expected to be completed in 2029, and a public comment period is currently underway. VDOT is also conducting a STARS study to assess potential safety improvements along Route 7 from the Leesburg Bypass (Route 7)/East Market interchange (Route 15) to the Algonkian Parkway/Atlantic Boulevard interchange. The county is also working with VDOT to install a message board on Route 7 between Ashburn Village Boulevard and Loudoun County Parkway as part the county's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Implementation Plan.
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Northern Virginia Science Center
No Change
This project involves the construction of a regional science center through a multi-party agreement. The Science Center will be built on a 5-acre site backing to the Broad Run at the Kincora development. The world-class interactive museum will feature hands-on labs, immersive galleries, a nature terrace overlooking protected parkland, and flexible learning spaces designed to inspire curiosity for visitors of all ages. Loudoun is contributing $19 million toward the $75 million project cost, with the remaining funding secured through a combination of state and private donations. A groundbreaking was held at the end of March 2025, marking a significant milestone in the project's development. Building construction and steel framing are underway along with road construction leading to the site as part of the overall Kincora development.
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Old Ashburn Improvements
No Change
In 2025, the Board approved Supervisor Glass' initiative to designate Old Ashburn as a historic village and include it in a project plan to develop a Small Area Plan. This plan will guide future land use and help preserve the area's historic character while identifying future needs. Other improvements include the construction of trails and sidewalks on Ashburn Road (east & west sides) from the W&OD Trail north to Gloucester Parkway, estimated for completion in 2029. Additional signs will also be installed at the W&OD Trail crossing to alert drivers to the crosswalk. As part of the FY Budget 2027, the Board also approved the widening of Partlow Road between Ashburn Road and Preddy Court, along with the construction of a sidewalk on the south side.
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Prentice Drive Extension
No Change
This project provides for the planning, design, and construction of a new segment of Prentice Drive in Ashburn from Loudoun County Parkway to Waxpool Road and Shellhorn Road. The roadway will be a four-lane roadway with turn lanes, on-street bike lanes, and sidewalks. Once completed, this project will serve as a critical transportation link, significantly improving connectivity to the Ashburn Metro Station and supporting ongoing development and increased travel demand in the surrounding area. The design phase has reached 100% completion, with land acquisition and utility relocation currently underway. Construction is estimated to reach substantial completion by the end of 2027.
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Sidewalks and Trails
No Change
Program Webpage
- Belmont Ridge Road Pedestrian Bridge Over the Dulles Greenway;
- Claiborne Parkway from Broadlands Boulevard to Vestals Gap Drive; Shared use path; In design; Complete in 2028.
- Claude Moore Drive from Old Ryan Road to existing sidewalk east of Mooreview Parkway; Sidewalk and ramps; In design; Complete in 2028.
- Shellhorn Road from Blossom Hill Terrace to Ashburn Village Boulevard; Sidewalk and ramps; In design; Complete in 2028.
-VDOT Metro Sidewalks; In planning: Northbound Ashburn Village Boulevard from Ryan Bickel Field to Pipeline Plaza; Westbound Waxpool Road from Uunet Drive to Red Rum Drive; Eastbound Wynridge Drive/Claude Moore Drive from Millwick Terrace to Old Ryan Road; West Side of Loudoun County Parkway between the north and south entrances of Beaumeade Circle; Eastbound Shellhorn Road from Greenway Corporate Drive to Digital Loudoun Plaza
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Smith Switch Road Corridor Study
No Change
This project consisted on evaluating and recommending vehicular and pedestrian safety improvements along Smith Switch Road, extending from the Waxpool Road/Farmwell Road corridor to Gloucester Parkway. A key component of this project included the included the proposed construction of a grade-separated bridge crossing with the W&OD Trail, as well as coordination with other county sidewalk and trail projects to create a more continuous network. Also included as part of this project is to reconstruct the intersection at Hastings Drive by modifying lane configurations and installing median islands to calm traffic, discourage speeding, and improve pedestrians crossings. Project findings were endorsed by the Board of Supervisors in 2024. In addition, VDOT plans to construct a shared-use path along the west side of Smith Switch Road from the existing trail south of Stoneyrun Place to Ice Rink Plaza, while the county will build a connecting shared-use path from the existing trail north of Chilum Place to Gloucester Parkway.
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Traffic Calming Requests
Ashburn Village: In early 2025, Supervisor Glass initiated a traffic calming study on Cheltenham Circle, Ladiesburg Place, Rainsboro Drive, and Tavern Drive in Ashburn Village. The study found no speeding above 32mph on any street, below the 35mph threshold for improvements. While speed humps cannot be implemented, "Watch for Children" signs may be installed at the entrances of Cheltenham Circle, Rainsboro Drive, and Tavern Drive upon formal request.
Moorefield Green: At the request of Supervisor Glass, the Board approved $41,200 in funding at its March 17th Business Meeting to support traffic calming measures in the Moorefield Green community. Funding will allow for the purchase and installation of two speed humps and related signs along Old Ryan Road from Ryan Road to Windsor Locks Square. This approval also comes as a result of community outreach and a traffic calming study that was initiated in 2023. Additional information can be found here.
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Waxpool Road Corridor Improvements
No Change
This project provides for the construction of sidewalk and trail missing links along Waxpool Road from Claiborne Parkway to Broadlands Boulevard, which are slated to be completed in 2028. A traffic signal at Ashburn Road (Public Hearing on July 13, 2026) along with a roundabout at Broadlands Boulevard will also be constructed. Utility relocation work will soon begin with construction expected to begin in May. A roadway widening and intersection improvement project at Waxpool Road and Loudoun County Parkway is underway, including new left and right turn lanes. This project is currently in the utility relocation phase. In 2024, Supervisor Glass initiated traffic studies on Auction Barn Drive, Cochrans Lock Drive, Iannis Spring Drive, Laurier Drive, and Waxpool Road between Truro Parish Drive and Belmont Ridge Road. Traffic calming measures were not recommended as speeding was not identified. Supervisor Glass is working to find other solutions.
| | | Broad Run District Land Use Projects | | |
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 "View applications and submit comments"
- Check the box and then click outside the box
- Type, in the "Plan Name" search bar to the left, the application name (written in bold in the project summaries below)
- Click "Apply" in the left column of the filtered list
- Click "Submit Comment" on the left side of the screen
Application number acronym meanings (Loudoun.gov):
- LEGI: Legislative Land Use Application
- ZMOD: Zoning Modification
- ZMAP: Zoning Map Amendment
- ZCPA: Zoning Concept Plan Amendment
- SPEX: Special Exception
- SPMI: Minor Special Exception
- STMP: Site Plan Modification
- STPL: Site Plans
- CPMT: Commission Permit
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Ashburn Crossing Gas Station & Convenience Store
LEGI-2026-0009
No Change
A special exception application has been submitted to the county for a Dash In gas station, car wash, and convenience store at Gloucester Parkway and Ashburn Crossing Drive. The application is currently under review by county staff and will require approval from the Board of Supervisors before the proposed development can move forward. In addition to the special exception application, a sign development plan has also been submitted to install a main monument sign at the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Gloucester Parkway.
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Ashburn North Park & Ride
LEGI-2025-0037
No Change
This project involves the redevelopment of the former 4.86-acre Ashburn North Park and Ride lot (45151 Russell Branch Parkway)into a residential community consisting of 140 attainable housing units. The units are intended to serve households earning no more than 100% of the county's are median income, which is currently $154,700 for a household size of four. The development is designed to help address local housing affordability needs by providing workforce appropriate housing options. This application has not yet been scheduled to appear at a public hearing as it is still in the county staff reviewal process.
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Ashburn Station / Regency Property and Waxpool Crossing
ZMAP-2018-0010
ZMAP-2019-0020
No Change
Ashburn Station, at the southwest corner of Ashburn Village Boulevard and Waxpool Road, consists of 254 condo and apartment units. Waxpool Crossing, at the northwest corner of the Ashburn Village Boulevard and Waxpool Road intersection, consists of 384 multifamily units, including 44 attainable housing units. Construction is nearing completion with units internal to the community being finished.
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Ashburn Station Village
LEGI-2025-0042
This application consist of the construction of 50 residential units, including townhomes and condominiums, in the Ashburn District, while bordering the Broad Run District. The project area is divided into two sections, with one being the undeveloped land located at corner of the Ashburn Road and Waxpool Road intersection and the other section located across the street, west from Heritage Baptist Church. This project is currently still being reviewed by county staff and has not yet advanced to the legislative process.
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Broadlands Ashburn Metro
ZMAP-2016-0010
No Change
This project is on vacant land at the intersections of Moorefield Boulevard, Old Ryan Road, Ashburn Village Boulevard, and Mooreview Parkway. The application allows for the construction of 582 apartments; 420,000 square feet of office, retail, hotel space, inclusive of 250,000 square feet for educational space for George Mason University. Only the View at Broadlands attainable housing building is constructed.
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Broadlands Boulevard Residential Rezoning
LEGI-2026-0017
No Change
This application is being proposed on vacant land at the intersection of Belmont Ridge Road and Broadlands Boulevard. The developer is proposing to build 288 residential units, consisting of a mix of townhomes, triplexes, condominiums, and apartments. The project is still in the early stages of county planning and zoning staff review, with opportunities for public input once staff review is complete.
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Broadlands CyrusOne
STPL-2023-0041
No Change
This project entails the construction of a 1 million square foot data center on 50 acres of vacant land located between Belmont Ridge Road, Broadlands Boulevard, Education Court, and the Dulles Greenway. This by-right data center did not need Board of Supervisors approval, as the property’s current office park zoning allows for its construction. Supervisor Glass has been working with CyrusOne and the Broadlands HOA to discuss landscaping and architectural enhancements in an attempt to make the data center blend in with the surrounding community.
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Broadlands Section 104
LEGI-2023-0024
No Change
This project, on land at the northwest corner of the Broadlands Boulevard and Van Metre Drive intersection, consists of the construction of 45 townhouse units, 27 condo units, and 64 apartment units, for a total of 136 residential housing units. Thirty of the housing units will be attainable housing units available to households making less than 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The developer will also install sidewalks throughout the development to connect to the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center.
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Commonwealth Center
LEGI-2024-0016
ZMAP-2020-0013
LEGI-2023-0041
Commonwealth Center Motor Club is a special exception application to build an exhibition facility and restaurant on the vacant land to the east of XCAL. This application was approved at the Board of Supervisors' January 14th Public Hearing. Commonwealth Residential North was approved in 2022 and consists of 222 condo and 285 apartment units located on the southeast corner of Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) and Loudoun County Parkway. Site grading is underway. Commonwealth Residential South was approved in 2023 and consists of 118 attainable apartment units in a building located behind Silver Diner. A groundbreaking was held in September 2026.
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Crested Quail Drive Homes
EPLAN-2024-0070
No Change
This project consists of constructing eight single family homes on the lots of 22024 and 22034 Crested Quail Drive. The homes are allowed "by-right" under the current one housing unit per acre zoning and do not require Board of Supervisors approval to be built. The homes will be similar in size to those in the surrounding Belle Terra community. The site plan is currently being reviewed by the Department of Building and Development for permitting and zoning ordinance compliance. A construction timeline is not known at this time. The two existing homes on site will be demolished, but the plan presented calls to keep the wooden barn in place.
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Data Center Projects
No Change
Projects Webpage
- Cloud HQ at 22235 Loudoun County Parkway; Under Construction
- Dulles Berry (ZCPA-2020-0009) at 22200 Loudoun County Parkway; Under Construction
- Equinix Ashburn East (LEGI-2024-0047) at 22165 Beaumeade Circle; In Planning Staff Review
- Equinix Ashburn North (LEGI-2025-0027) at 44690 Performance Circle; In Planning Staff Review
- Filigree Court at 21780 Filigree Court; Under Construction
- Red Rum Drive (21735 Red Rum Drive; Under Construction
- Beaumeade Circle (21641 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn, VA 20147); In Design
- Telos Data Center (STPL-2023-0007) at 19886 Ashburn Rod; Approved
- Quantum Park (LEGI-2023-0097) at 22001 Loudoun County Parkway; Application Denied
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Dominion Energy Powerlines
and Substations
No Change
Projects Webpage
- Ashburn North Substation (LEGI-2025-0033) at 44941 Performance Circle, Ashburn; In Planning Staff Review
- Aspen to Golden Powerlines along Route 7 from Belmont Ridge Road, then along Loudoun County Parkway to the W&OD Trail; Construction Begins in 2026
- Firehouse Substation, off of Russell Branch Parkway between Gloucester Parkway and Kincora Drive; Being Reviewed by the State Corporation Commission
- Golden Substation (LEGI-2025-0012) at 21700 Pacific Boulevard, Sterling; Final vote on Oct. 20
- Fractus and Lenticular Substations (LEGI-2026-0012); South of Waxpool Road and west of Red Rum Drive; Under Planning Commission Review
- Golden to Mars Powerlines (PUR-2025-00056) through southeastern Ashburn; Approved by the SCC for Route 3A
- Nimbus Substation (STPL-2021-0045) at 44621 Waxpool Road; Under Construction
- NIVO Substation (ZRTD-2021-0010) at 21362 Smith Switch Road; Under Construction
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Kehrs Corner
PLAT-2024-0349
No Change
This project involves the development of three single family lots at 43785 and 43789 Jenkins Lane in Ashburn. These homes are allowed "by-right" under the existing zoning, meaning they do not require Board of Supervisors approval to be built. Instead, the project will proceed through the county's standard administrative review process. Construction may begin once the developer has completed all required regulatory steps, such as site plan review, building permits, and other regulatory checks through the county's regular process. Deconstruction of the existing buildings has begun, marking the initial phase of site preparation.
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Kincora
ZMAP-2018-0014
LEGI-2025-0043
The Kincora project, at the southwest corner of the Route 7/Route 28 interchange, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2021 and includes 2,400 housing units, over 2 million square feet of non-residential uses, and approval of the two museums (NMISO and NVSC). Construction of new condos and the first commercial street are currently underway. A special exception for a self-storage facility off of Russell Branch Parkway will appear at the Board's December 9th Public Hearing, and a new "Firehouse" substation along Russell Branch Parkway is in the staff review process as part of the BECO to Firehouse project.
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Loudoun Station and
Gramercy District
ZMAP-2002-0005
No Change
This project is on land south west of Shellhorn Road, and southeast of Ashburn Metro Drive, near the Ashburn Metro Station. Approved by the Board of Supeervisors in 2003, Loudoun Station is planned to include up to 1,159 multi-family residential units and approximately 165,00 square feet of retail space, to be delivered across three phases. Gramercy District is the vacant parcel closest to the Metro Station stairs and does not have any near-term development plans. Loudoun Station, closer to Shellhorn Road, continues to build in phases.
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Moorefield Station
ZMAP-2001-0003
LEGI-2024-0073
No Change
This project, approved by the Board of Supervisors in December 2002, permits up to 6,000 residential units and up to 9,750,000 square feet of non-residential uses on land between the Dulles Greenway, Old Ryan Road, and Loudoun County Parkway. The next phase of development will be known as Southmoore, with the Aventon apartment building being the first building of that phase. A Dash In gas station proposal at Loudoun County Parkway remains under staff review. Sign development plans are also in progress for Metro Walk and Moorefield Station, including a proposal for extended illumination hours.
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One Loudoun
ZCPA-2021-0002
LEGI-2025-0062
No Change
This project allows for an additional 1,745 multi-family residential units in the currently undeveloped sections of One Loudoun south of Route 7 and west of Loudoun County Parkway, and removes 785,000 square feet of non-residential uses. The application was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2022. The developer will also build two more blocks of retail along Exchange street in addition to improved pedestrian and vehicle access into One Loudoun from Atwater Drive. Separately, Livewell Animal Hospital has submitted a special exception application to establish a facility within One Loudoun, which is currently under staff review.
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Silver District West
ZMAP-2013-0006
No Change
This project 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 Sterling 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 in an urban, transit-oriented environment. A series of road improvements will be built through this project.
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Shops at Moorefield Station and Oslo Moorefield Residential
LEGI-2024-0025
No Change
This application consists of a request to rezone 15 acres of land from commercial to residential to construct 190 back-to-back condo units at the shopping center of the now-closed Harris Teeter on the southwest corner of Mooreview Parkway and Old Ryan Road. The application is still in the Planning and Zoning staff review stage and has not been scheduled to appear at a Public Hearing. A restaurant and gas station are also being built near the corner of Loudoun County Parkway and Ryan Road.
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Tillett's View
LEGI-2023-0031
No Change
This project, approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2024, is on vacant land southeast of Waxpool Elementary School and surrounding the area near the old Tillett's Auction Barn site at Black Angus Drive. The project consists of constructing up to 101 single family units and 199 townhouse units, for a total of 300 units, along with a pool house, community amenities, and sidewalks in the area. Tree clearing has completed with site preparation underway. Supervisor Glass has begun working with VDOT to address traffic related concerns along Auction Barn Drive, Cochrans Lock Drive, Iannis Spring Drive, Laurier Drive, and Waxpool Road.
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