September 2024 Newsletter | Friday, August 30, 2024 | |
Dear Broad Run Friends and Neighbors,
I want to wish a warm return to school to all Loudoun County students, teachers, staff, administrators, and parents! I hope we all have a happy and successful school year and that everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing summer break with friends and family. This school year, I am excited to be back at an Ashburn area elementary school, where I will continue as a special education teacher’s assistant. It’s been a busy first two weeks, but I am happy to be back in the classroom with our special education students. May the new school year be filled with fun and learning.
As your Supervisor, I was also busy during the Board’s August recess and want to highlight a few recent events for you all. I participated in a tour of the quadraplex units in the recently completed South 620 Van Metre Homes development in Aldie. Housing diversity is needed for working families in Loudoun, and I will continue to advocate for our veterans, teachers, people with disabilities, and families earning below the area median income. This month I also attended the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) County Officials’ Summit. The Summit offers an opportunity for local officials all across the Commonwealth to gather and discuss how to better support our communities. As a member of VACo’s Education Committee, we discussed a set of preliminary legislative position statements that will be incorporated into VACo’s Draft 2025 Legislative Program. These topics included early childhood education, education workforce, school health and safety, and others.
I also toured a an area of CountrySide in Sterling where bamboo growth has become a problem for the neighborhood. It was helpful to see an area where this invasive species is growing uncontrollably in our county, especially as I have been working to have the Board consider establishing an ordinance to require bamboo be kept from growing off someone's private property. Finally, I was pleased to recently attend India’s Independence Day Celebration at Dulles Town Center. In Loudoun County, the Indian community significantly contributes to our society in various aspects. Loudoun’s Indian population deeply enriches our county by creating a more vibrant place to live through their cultures and languages.
On Thursday, September 5, at 6:00pm, at Belmont Ridge Middle School, the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) will take public testimony on the Dominion Energy proposal to build power lines down Route 7 and Loudoun County Parkway. I will be there speaking in favor of placing the power lines underground and encourage anyone with opinions on the project to share your views as well. Information on how to participate or provide comments online is available below.
I am pleased to announce the Ashburn glass recycling center at One Loudoun is finally open! The recycling center is located in the One Loudoun Park and Ride Lot behind the Ashburn Sheriff's Station (20272 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn 20147). A ribbon cutting to celebrate the project opening is tentatively scheduled for 4:00pm on Tuesday, September 10. I will post on my social media channels next week along with a formal press release confirming the event. I invite everyone to come and place some of the first glass in the containers!
As always, I am available to answer any questions or help with any matters affecting the Broad Run District.
Sincerely,
Sylvia
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County Encourages Public Participation in Sept. 5 Hearing on Proposed Power Lines along Route 7 | |
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Loudoun County officials encourage residents and businesses who wish to offer comment on Dominion Energy’s proposed transmission lines along Route 7 in Loudoun County to attend the State Corporation Commission (SCC) public hearing, Thursday, September 5, 2024, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., at Belmont Ridge Middle School, 19045 Upper Belmont Place in Leesburg.
The SCC is considering a request by Dominion Energy to build the Aspen-Golden (Case #PUR-2024-00032) and Apollo-Twin Creeks electric transmission facilities (Case # PUR-2024-00044). The projects include a new 9.4-mile double circuit overhead transmission line (500 and 230 kilovolt) between the proposed Aspen and Golden substations and other associated infrastructure. The current application locates the proposed above-ground power lines from the area around Goose Creek and Belmont Ridge Road, along the south side of Route 7, and parallel to Loudoun County Parkway. Dominion has stated the projects are necessary to maintain electricity reliability for the region.
During its April 4, 2024, business meeting, the Board of Supervisors voted in favor of filing a “notice of participation" in Dominion Energy’s application to the SCC, which allows Loudoun County to join the case and to provide input on the proposed power projects. Loudoun County continues to work with property owners, the Virginia Department of Transportation and Dominion Energy to develop the proposed route. The county is proposing that the SCC implement a pilot program to distribute the cost of undergrounding the transmission lines. The county maintains that placing the transmission lines underground will preserve the quality of life, viewsheds, and character of the community for the residents, businesses, and visitors to area in which the global data center industry is located.
More information about the project and the proposed transmission line route is available on the Dominion Energy website.
Opportunities for Public Comment:
The SCC has also scheduled a public comment session by telephone August 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public who wish to speak at the August 6 session must pre-register with the SCC by 5:00 p.m. today, July 31, 2024. The hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting.
The SCC asks that any member of the public who wishes to provide comment at the September 5 hearing in Leesburg arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting and register with the commission’s bailiff. Each speaker will be allotted five minutes for their comments.
Members of the public also may submit written comments online at any time through September 10, 2024. Written comments can be submitted through the through the SCC’s online comment forms for the Aspen-Golden project and the Apollo-Twin Creeks project.
Written comments can also be submitted by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments must refer to case number PUR-2024-00032 or PUR-2024-00044.
Details about the opportunities for public comment on the proposed power lines are included in this July 26, 2024, SCC news release.
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Loudoun County Government Updates | |
Sterling Park Recycling Center Closing Permanently Sept. 30; County Seeking Replacement Site | Loudoun County is closing the Sterling Park Recycling Center located at Park View High School, 400 W. Laurel Avenue, Sterling, effective Monday, September 30, 2024. The last day the public will have access to the center is Sunday, September 29. Due to the Park View High School replacement project, the closure of the recycling center is permanent. Loudoun County is seeking a replacement site for a recycling center in the Sterling community. In the meantime, Sterling residents are encouraged to use any of the county’s other recycling drop-off centers. More information about the county’s recycling centers, including accepted materials and directions to the centers, may be found at Loudoun.gov/Recycle. | | | |
Support Loudoun Firefighters as they Fill-the-Boot for Muscular Dystrophy | This upcoming Labor Day weekend, members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) and the Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association (LCFFA) Local 3756 will join the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to collect donations for the 2024 “Fill-the-Boot” campaign. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County, Prevention Alliance of Loudoun Host Recovery Festival September 7 | Loudoun County, in partnership with the Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL) and Loudoun Serenity House, will celebrate Recovery Month by hosting the fourth annual Loudoun Recovery Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St. in Leesburg. Read More. | | | |
New Online Mapping Tool Highlights Veterinary Clinics, Pet-Friendly Parks, Restaurants and Lodging | Loudoun County pet owners have a new online resource to help them find a range of resources for their animals. A new interactive map, Pet-Friendly Loudoun, has been added to the Loudoun GeoHub, which provides locations and information about: Read More. | | | |
Workforce Resource Center Offers Career Assistance with Special Events in September | During September—Workforce Development Month—the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature special virtual and in-person events at no cost for job seekers and people who are considering changing careers. Read More. | | | |
September is National Preparedness Month | Disasters can strike at any time, which is why Loudoun County encourages residents and businesses to observe National Preparedness Month in September by taking steps to prepare for all types of emergencies. This year’s theme is “Start a Conversation, which promotes talking with family members and others about the steps necessary to prepare for disasters and emergencies. Read More. | | | |
Guard Against Heat-Related Illness and Lightning Strikes; Protect Your Pets | |
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. In addition to avoid being outside for long periods of time, Loudoun County officials remind residents to take other precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses and to stay safe from thunderstorms. More information about staying safe in excessive heat is online at Loudoun.gov/Heat.
- Hydrate: Drink plenty of water.
- If you have to go outside, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and avoid strenuous activities.
- Do not leave children or pets in cars.
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Monitor your animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering. The Loudoun County Department of Animal Services offers useful information on protecting your pets from the heat.
- Check on your neighbors. Anyone can suffer from heat-related illness, but people ages 65 and older and very young children are more susceptible to the effects of high heat and humidity.
- When thunder roars, go indoors: If you hear thunder, you are likely within striking distance of the storm. If you see threatening clouds approach, see lightning or hear thunder, seek safe shelter immediately.
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Know the forecast: Get updated weather information online from the National Weather Service (NWS) at weather.gov/lwx and on the NWS Facebook and X. You may also sign up for weather alerts through Alert Loudoun.
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Know the Air Quality Index: Ground level ozone and particle pollution affect the quality of the air we breathe. The U.S. Air Quality Index is a color-coded index designed to communicate whether air quality is healthy or unhealthy for you. Learn more at Loudoun.gov/AirQuality.
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Stay Safe During Weather Related Events | Loudoun County officials advise residents to be prepared and take precautions to prevent possible storm-related damage and injuries, with more information about staying safe from storms and other weather-related hazards is online at Loudoun.gov/Hazards. Read More. | | | |
U.S. Department of Education Announces Schedule and New Process to Launch 2025-26 FAFSA Form
| The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® form) will be launched through a new process. Starting on October 1, the Department will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions. The Department will make the application available to all students on or before December 1. This process is informed by conversations and feedback from thousands of students, institutions, and other stakeholders. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County Veterans Services | Do you know about the Loudoun County Veterans Program? With a dedicated Veterans Services Coordinator, the program assists veterans and their families with VA benefits, transportation support to/from medical appointments, financial assistance, and more. For more information or assistance, visit: Loudoun.gov/Veterans, or contact Veterans Services Coordinator, Tom Grant at Thomas.Grant@Loudoun.gov. | | | |
Loudoun County Information and Referral Line | |
Need help accessing essential services in Loudoun County? Loudoun’s Information & Referral Line (I&R) program help residents connect to vital resources such as food resources, childcare assistance, older adult service, and more. I&R specialists help individuals and families better understand the range of options to assist them in making informed decisions. I&R specialists assess the situation and together with the caller, help to identify options to meet the primary service/resource needs.
Call I&R at 703-777-0420, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Language services available. Email or fill out the online form for after-hours assistance. For more information, visit: Loudoun.gov/InformationAndReferral.
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Wondering who is responsible for the maintenance of a road in the Broad Run District? Loudoun has an online interactive Road Maintenance Map to help you determine what entity is responsible for maintaining each road in the county. To use the map, scroll or enter a Loudoun County street address in the search box. The color-coded map legend indicates road maintenance responsibility. Most roads in Loudoun County are maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) or by a private entity such as a homeowner’s association (HOA). To view the street maintenance map, visit: Loudoun.gov/3919/Road-Safety-Maintenance. | | | |
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. With school back in session, this is a good time to schedule an eye exam and make sure your child sees clearly. Early detection and treatment can make a world of difference in their learning. For more eye health tips, visit: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/nei-for-kids. | | | |
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Join Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for a fantastic, free, family-friend event at the third annual LoCo Kids Fest next Monday, September 2, from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Segra Field parking lot in Leesburg. The LoCo Kids Fest will be hosted rain or shine.
Come join in on a day of free fun, featuring interactive activities for kids of all ages, a touch-a-truck area featuring Loudoun County public safety and other vehicles, a DJ, delicious food trucks (food for purchase), a variety of Loudoun child-focused businesses, plus – moon bounces, foam bubbles and a petting zoo!
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Venders Sought for Community on Purpose Event | |
Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center is seeking vendors for the center’s newest event, Community on Purpose, to be held on Saturday, November 16, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The vendor application is available at: Loudoun.jotform.com/242162912470047. The deadline for submissions is Monday, September 16 at 5:00pm.
The event will highlight local small businesses, nonprofits, educational or service providers, and resources offered in Loudoun. The event will primarily be held indoors at the Recreation Center with fun outdoor activities.
Vendors that are encouraged to apply:
• Local small business selling handmade/unique items
• Local businesses that provide services and/or “give back” to the community
• Non-profits that provide programs, services, and/or resources
• Community Groups that provide programs, services, and/or resources
• Food truck vendors (limited spaces)
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Pickleball Anyone? Alternate Uses may be Allowed for HOA Community Tennis Courts | |
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Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation, resulting in a significant demand for more pickleball courts throughout Loudoun County.
Several HOA communities have expressed an interest in enhancing their tennis courts to provide the option for pickleball. The county has prepared guidance for HOAs adapting proffered tennis courts for pickleball use without violating a proffer or needing to amend an approved application. A proffer is a voluntary commitment from a landowner or developer to mitigate or eliminate the impact of new development on neighboring properties and the county.
The Zoning Administrator provides the following guidance:
- An HOA may enhance a proffered tennis court to include additional uses, such as pickleball, provided the tennis court nets and striping remain in place.
- A multi-use court that retains the tennis court nets and striping is considered a tennis court for the purpose of fulfilling a proffer requirement to provide a tennis court.
- Any HOA wishing to include pickleball or multi-use courts while maintaining the tennis court may do so without additional county approval.
- A tennis court may be removed and replaced with another active recreation use, such as pickleball, provided the minimum number of proffered tennis courts are maintained and the area or court was not specifically designated for a tennis court use.
If your HOA would prefer a more formal, individual Proffer Determination confirming compliance with the proffer, an application can be submitted online through the county’s LandMARC system.
For additional information, please contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at dpz@loudoun.gov or 703-777-0246.
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Community Organization Updates | |
Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department | |
AVFRD Annual 5K – Walk, Run, Kids Run: Saturday, June 1st;
Starts at Dynasty Brewery; 11:00am, kids 11:50am. For more details and to register go to: AshburnFireRescue.org/news-events/5k.
Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, June 9th; Station 6, Ashburn Road; 8:00am to 12:00pm. For more details and updates, visit: AshburnFireRescue.org/Events.
Volunteer Interest Meeting: Gear up and join the action! (Admins needed too!). Free training, Uniforms & Personal Protective Gear Provided; Benefits: tax savings, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, free training and more: next meeting at firehouse will be Tuesday, July 23rd from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Visit joinavfrd.com for further details.
Save the Date: Broadlands Rotary 9-Hole Golf Tournament Fundraiser; Tuesday, September 24th.
Save the Date: Open House; Saturday, October 5th, 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
Volunteering: Come be part of our long-standing tradition of Neighbors Helping Neighbors: ashburnfirerescue.org/volunteer/volunteer-form.
Founders Hall, located at the Ashburn Fire Department: Looking for a unique venue for any type of event? We have the perfect place for birthday parties, wedding receptions, meetings, and more. Founders Hall is 3,600 square feet and has a maximum capacity of 200 people. Special rates are available for kids' birthday parties and events held by non-profit organizations. For more information or to book a reservation go to: founders-hall.com.
AVFRD is a non-profit 501c(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. Donations can be made online at ashburnfirerescue.org/support-us or mailed to Ashburn Fire & Rescue Department, 20688 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or at AshburnFireRescue.org for updates on all our activities and future events.
Smoke Alarm Assessments: For more details go to Loudoun.gov/819/Smoke-Alarms.
Prevention & Life Saving Resources: see link to educate yourself and your family: loudoun.gov/797/Fire-Prevention-Safety.
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Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) | |
Upcoming Events:
Join the VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners at these two upcoming events:
On Thursday, September 5, at 7:00pm, the Loudoun Master Gardeners will host a free lecture on “Tree Conservation Begins at Home.” Participants will learn about threats to urban and suburban tree canopies, why underplanting and protecting tree seedlings is critical to preserving our tree canopy, and the importance of protecting and establishing ecotones (gradients from one habitat to another) as it relates to trees and forested area. For additional information, visit: https://loudouncountymastergardeners.org/events/free-monthly-gardening-lectures.
An online information meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19 at 7:00pm for those interested in becoming a Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer. Prospective candidates can register for the information meeting and find additional details on becoming a Master Gardener volunteer here: LoudounCountyMasterGardeners.org/become-a-master-gardener.
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USDA Small Business Grant Opportunity Open Until 9/17/24
USDA Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Programs are currently accepting Phase I grant applications until Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Visit the SBIR/STTR Programs website for application instructions and more information.
The USDA SBIR/STTR Programs support small businesses in the creation of innovative, disruptive technologies and products. Program areas being considered for Phase I funding include Plant Production and Protection, Animal Production and Protection, Conservation of Natural Resources, Food Science and Nutrition, and Small and Mid-size Farms.
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Loudoun Symphony Orchestra (LSO) | |
Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Presents The Human Spirit
September 28, 2024, 7:30 PM - Potomac Falls High School, Sterling
Join us for the opening concert of the LSO's 2024-2025 season and celebrate the human spirit. The LSO will perform Elgar’s moving Cello Concerto with cellist Frances Borowsky, the Brahms Symphony No. 2, and Jennifer Higdon’s blue cathedral, described as ”a story commemorating living and passing through places of knowledge and of sharing and of the song called life.” Visit LoudounSymphony.org for details and tickets.
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Virginia Office for Aging Services | |
Virginia Seniors, would you like to take home more fresh produce from local farmers markets? Apply for Virginia's Senior Farmers Markey Program (Senior FMNP) today! Applications close at 12:00pm on Monday, September 30.
To participate, you must be:
- 60+ years old
- Living in Fairfax or Loudoun Counties
- Monthly income at or less than $2,322 (for one person) or $3,152 (for two people)
- Have a mailing addess
Enrolled seniors will receive $50 in vouchers that can be spent on fresh produce with participating farmers between June 1 to November 17.
Enroll here: freshfarm.org/virginia-senior-fmnp/apply
More information available at freshfarm.org/virginia-senior-fmnp, email via va-senior@ffm.org, or text 1-833-412-4863.
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released their list of roads that will be resurfaced in 2024. The exact dates for the road work are unknown at this time, as it is dependent on weather and contractor schedules. Resurfacing projects can last from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size of the project. View VDOT’s repaving map here. Additional information on VDOT’s paving program is also available here.
Broad Run Roads with Repaving Underway:
- Ashburn Road from Gloucester Parkway to Farmwell Road/Ashburn Farm Parkway
- Claiborne Parkway from Ravenglass Drive to Ridgeway Drive/Wynridge Drive
- Russell Branch Parkway from Loudoun County Parkway to George Washington Boulevard/Waverly Court.
Broad Run Roads Scheduled for Repaving:
- Claiborne Parkway from Waxpool Road to Ashburn Farm Parkway.
Broad Run Roads with Resealing Underway:
- Belle Terra Drive from Lago Stella Place to southern cul-de-sac
- Capri Place
- Colton Grass Way
- Dolomite Hills Drive
- Gloucester Parkway from Claiborne Parkway to Winola Terrace/Tillman Terrace
- La Riva Drive
- Loudoun County Parkway from southern Beaumeade Circle to Shellhorn Road
- Pocosin Court
- Terra Rosa Place
- Val Aosta Drive
- Via Veneto Way
- Vino Rosso Court
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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 "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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Ashbrook Building 11
ZCPA-2021-0006
No Change
This project, consists of building a flex-industrial building in the existing parking lot located behind the building at 20098 Ashbrook Place in Ashburn. The flex-industrial building was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2022. Building construction will not begin for several months and will be maintained by Merritt Properties as part of their Ashbrook office complex. Sidewalks on Ashbrook Place to Atwater Drive will be built as part of this project.
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Ashburn Crossing Phase II
LEGI-2023-0079
This project, consists of building two flex-industrial buildings on the vacant land located on the northeast corner of the Gloucester Parkway and Ashby Ponds Boulevard intersection. The flex-industrial buildings were approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2023. Site grading is underway and will be maintained by St. Johns Properties as part of their Ashburn Crossing office complex. A trail will be built along Gloucester Parkway.
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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 Board of Supervisors in 2019 as a rezoning for up to 254 residential units will be built. The developer installed a series of sidewalks and trails to connect the area to the Metro station, and dedicating around 70 acres of parkland to the County. Building construction is underway and will continue for several months, and units are being occupied.
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Belmont Chase, Regency at
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 2018, and allows for the construction of 105 age-restricted townhomes and 33,000 square feet of retail space. The construction of the age-restricted townhomes is almost complete. The retail space has yet to begin construction. Uses allowed in the retail space are those usues that are seen in strip malls and retrail centers around the county.
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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 2019. The application allows Van Metre to construct townhomes and multifamily units, office space, retail space, a hotel site, and educational spaces. Townhouse construction is nearing completion. The attainable housing building at Demott Drive and Mooreview Parkway held its ribbon cutting earlier in May. Leasing at that View at Broadlands apartment building is open.
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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. The application was approved by the Board in December 2023. 30 of the housing units will be attainable housing units available to households making less than 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The Area Median Income for Loudoun County for a household of four is $154,700. The developer will also install sidewalks throughout the development to connect to the future Ashburn Recreation and Community Center.
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Claiborne Parkway Interchange Milestone Cell Tower
LEGI-2023-0093
This application proposes to construct a cellphone tower in the southeast corner of the Claiborne Parkway and Route 7 interchange. The tower would be located within the VDOT right-of-way and inside of the interchange cloverleaf. The application is scheduled to appear at the Planning Commission's October 10th Work Session for further discussion before going to the Board of Supervisors for a final vote of approval or denial. More information on the project can be found at BelmontROWWireless.com. The Board of Supervisors cannot take health concerns regarding cell towers into consideration when making a land use decision under federal regulation.
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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 is currently being reviewed by Planning and Zoning. 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. Commonwealth Residential South was approved in 2023 and consists of 118 attainable apartment units in a building located behind Silver Diner. Site grading is currently underway.
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Crested Quail Drive Homes
EPLAN-2024-0070
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 review 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 bar in place.
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Data Center Projects
No Change
Several data center projects, located throughout Loudoun's "Data Center Alley," were either approved by the Board of Supervisors under previous years and are now being built, or the data centers are allowed "by-right" under the property's current zoning and did not need Board of Supervisors approval. Most of the unbuilt or in development data centers are located along Waxpool Road, around Beaumeade Circle, around Red Rum Drive, and near the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Shellhorn Road. For any questions regarding a specific parcel or a specific data center project, please reach out to Supervisor Glass for a response.
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Dominion Energy Powerlines
and Substations
Dominion Energy has submitted an application to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC, PUR-2024-00032) to construct powerlines down the southern side of Route 7 from Belmont Ridge Road to Loudoun County Parkway, in addition to a new project to run powerlines up Loudoun County Parkway or the Broad Run to Waxpool Road from Old Ox Road. Information on the new project can be found here: DominionEnergy.com/NOVA. Dominion is also constructing powerlines near Kincora that cross Route 28 to reach a new substation by Dulles Town Center, with information here. The NIVO substation is also being built on Smith Switch Road.
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Kincora Village Center
LEGI-2023-0099
ZMAP-2018-0014
No Change
This application is for a special exception to build a car wash next to the Wawa located at the northeast corner of Russell Branch Parkway and Gloucester Parkway. The application is in the Planning and Zoning staff review stage and has not been scheduled for a Public Hearing. The Kincora project, located at the southwest corner of the Route 7/Route 28 interchange, had its most recent iteration approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2021, consisting of 2,400 housing units, over 2 million square feet of non-residential uses, and approval of the two museums (NMISO and NVSC).
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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. The project was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2003. The project is divided into two sections. Loudoun Station is the portion closest to Shellhorn Road and is currently under development. Loudoun Station plans to develop 1,159 multi-family units and 165,500 square feet of retail in three phases. Gramercy District is the vacant parcels closest to the Metro Station. The developers of do not have immediate plans to develop the site.
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Moorefield Station
ZMAP-2001-0003
FIDP-2022-0002
No Change
This project, approved by the Board of Supervisors in December 2002, allows for the construction of 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. Condos are currently being constructed near the intersection of Old Ryan Road and Croson Lane. The next phase of development will be known as Southmoore, near the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Claude Moore Drive. A gas station near that intersection has also been proposed, but no formal application has been filed.
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One Loudoun 2021
ZCPA-2021-0002
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. A groundbreaking ceremony of the retail block is being scheduled in October. Construction of the condo units is currently underway.
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Oslo Moorefield Residential
LEGI-2024-0025
This application consists of a request to rezone 15 acres of land from commercial to residential to construct 190 two-over-two 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 currently being built at the shopping near the corner of Loudoun County Parkway and Ryan Road.
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Quantum Park
LEGI-2023-0097
No Change
This application seeks to allow for the construction of data centers and a power substation in place of the two stormwater management ponds currently located in front of 22001 Loudoun County Parkway in Ashburn by relocating the stormwater management ponds underground. The developer also requests a zoning modification to allow the buildings to reach the maximum 100 feet without an additional setback from Loudoun County Parkway. This application is still being reviewed by county staff.
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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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Telos/North Branch Place
STPL-2023-0013
LEGI-2024-0029
No Change
The 25-acre Telos headquarters site at the northern end of Ashburn Road was sold to a developer in 2019 and is being leased back. The developer has submitted both a site plan for a data center to be built on the parcel, along with an application to rezone for a 336 unit townhouse and condo development. The parcel is currently zoned industrial, which allows for the data center to be built by-right (without Board of Supervisors input). The housing development is currently in the staff review stage. Neither plan is currently being built on site.
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Tillett's View
LEGI-2023-0031
No Change
This project 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. The project will also contain a pool house with community amenities along with trails/sidewalks in the area.
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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 in 2021 as a rezoning from a church property to residential. The developer will build 384 multifamily units, including 44 attainable housing units. Site work and street construction is underway along with unit building, which are being purchased and occupied.
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Broad Run District Recreation and Pedestrian Projects | |
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 Recreation and
Community Center
No Change
The project will construct a 117,000-square-foot recreation and community center on Broadlands Boulevard, west of the intersection with Claiborne Parkway, behind the Lidl. The two-story facility will feature a 50-meter competition pool, a leisure pool, full size gym, basketball, pickleball, and volleyball courts, along with classrooms and meeting spaces. Concrete has been poured for the pools and for the competition pool bleachers. Exterior finishes are being worked on has well as the drilling for geothermal wells. The center is scheduled to open for use in 2025 after construction is complete and all facility staff has been hired.
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Beaverdam Run Trail Under Ashburn Road
No Change
This project consists of constructing an asphalt trail on the northern side of Beaverdam Run and underneath Ashburn Road, to connect the existing trails for Ashburn Village and Ashburn Manor. The construction will be completed in two years to coincide with the dredging reconstruction work being done to the Ashburn Lake as part of the Ashburn Lake Water Quality Project. A study was also completed to determine the best way to add pedestrian facilities crossing Beaverdam Run from the north and south. An approximately $4 million pedestrian bridge on the west side of Ashburn Road was determined as the best option.
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Broad Run Toll House and Broad Run Stream Valley Park
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 with parking and picnic spaces for the Broad Run Stream Valley Park, which is being developed under the county's linear parks and trails system, to run the entire length of the Broad Run.
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Community Arts Center
No Change
In April 2024, Supervisor Glass was successful in having an Eastern Loudoun Community Arts Center added to the county's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The county undertook a feasibility study to determine an initial draft scope of such a facility. The determination was a 500-seat theater with classroom and gallery spaces. The County Administrator is preparing to return to the Board's Finance Committee with additional review about an appropriate size for the community arts center.
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Crosswalk Projects and Studies
- Across Ashburn Road at Merryoak Way/Matchpoint Way; Being Studied by county.
- Ashburn Senior Center; across Marblehead Drive between Livonia Terrace and Potter Terrace/Granite Run Terrace; Under Construction; Completed 2024.
- Across Claude Moore Drive at Founders Park Terrace and Silver Train Terrace; Being Studied.
- Across Croson Lane at Foundation Drive; Being Studied.
- Across Russell Branch Parkway at Temple Baptist Church entrance; Signage Being Studied.
- Sports Pavilion; across Ashburn Village Boulevard at Pavilion Parkway; Pedestrian Refuge; Being Studied; Updated pedestrian/traffic counts being taken in early June.
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Glass Recycling at One Loudoun
Final Appearance
I am pleased to announce that the Ashburn glass recycling center at One Loudoun is finally open! The recycling center is located in the One Loudoun Park and Ride Lot behind the Ashburn Sheriff's Station (20272 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn 20147). A ribbon cutting to celebrate the project opening is tentatively scheduled for 4:00pm on Tuesday, September 10th. I will post on my social media channels next week along with a formal press release confirming the event. I invite everyone to come and be some of the first to place glass in the containers! I want to thank the constituents who brought this request to me two years ago and for the advocacy and hard work to get us to this opening day.
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Metro Station Area Pedestrian Improvements
No Change
This project will construct missing sidewalk and trail 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. Currently land acquisition for several of the missing links is underway, which will be followed by utility relocation and sidewalk or trail construction. Different links will be completed between 2025 and 2029, based on the extent of utility relocation and construction site difficulties.
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Northern Virginia Science Center
This project involves the construction of a regional science center through a multi-party agreement. The Science Center will be built on an approximately 5-acre site backing to the Broad Run at the Kincora development. Currently, the land is in the final stages of being transferred from the developer to the center. Loudoun is contributing $19 million of the $75 million cost of the project. Construction is estimated to begin in fall 2024 and take two years to complete. A ceremonial groundbreaking will be scheduled to take place latter this fall in 2.
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Sidewalks and Trails
County Program
No Change
Program Webpage
- Trails & sidewalks on Ashburn Road (east & west sides) from the W&OD Trail to Gloucester Parkway; Completed 2029.
- Trail on Ashburn Village Boulevard (east side) from Tippecanoe Terrace to the W&OD Trail; Completed 2027.
- Trail on Claiborne Parkway (east side) from Vestals Gap Drive to Broadlands Boulevard; Completed 2026.
- Sidewalk on Claude Moore Drive (north side) from existing sidewalk to Old Ryan Road; Completed 2025.
- Trail on Shellhorn Road (northeast side) from Blossom Hill Terrace to Ashburn Village Boulevard; Completed 2028.
- Trail on Smith Switch Road (east side) from Chilum Place to Gloucester Parkway; Completed 2029.
- Trails & sidewalks on Waxpool Road (north & south sides) from Faulkner Parkway to Claiborne Parkway; Completed 2023.
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Sidewalks and Trails
Developer Proffered
No Change
- Trail on Atwater Drive (north side) from Ashbrook Place to Russell Branch Parkway; In Design; One Loudoun.
- Trail on Gloucester Parkway (north side) from Loudoun County Parkway to Ashby Ponds Boulevard; In Design; Ashburn Crossing, St. Johns Properties.
- Trail on Russell Branch Parkway (south side) from existing trail to Savin Hill Drive by the Ashburn Sheriff's Station; In Design; One Loudoun.
- Trail on Loudoun County Parkway (east side) from Marblehead Drive to existing trail; In Design; Commonwealth Center.
- Trail on Waxpool Road (south side) from Uunet Drive to exiting trail across from Red Rum Drive; In Planning; Equinix Data Centers.
- Trail on Waxpool Road (west and north sides) from the Eagle Ridge Middle School entrance to the existing trail east of Munday Hill Place; In Planning; Tillett's View.
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Walk Zones - Safe Passages to School
No Change
This initiative was brought forward by Supervisor Glass as Co-Chair of the Joint Committee with the School Board, to review safe passages in school walk zones. The review suggests additional crosswalks be installed at the Farmwell Station Middle School entrance signal on Gloucester Parkway, and at Ridgeway Drive and Stone Hollow Drive for Mill Run Elementary and Eagle Ridge Middle Schools.
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W&OD Trail Crossing at Ashburn Road and Smith Switch Road
No Change
This project provides for improvements to the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail Crossings at Ashburn Road and Smith Switch Road. The improvements may include the realignment of trail crossings, the construction of median refuge islands, the installation of flashing warning signs, tree trimming and clearing, and the restriction of parking. Estimated construction completion for all improvements at the two crossings is 2025.
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Broad Run District Transportation Projects | |
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 Webpage. | | | |
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Ashburn Road Improvements
No Change
A study (PDF) was completed in 2020 on driver and pedestrian safety along the corridor of Ashburn Road between Gloucester Parkway and Farmwell Road/Ashburn Farm Parkway. Ashburn Road will be repaved in summer 2024, which will incorporate to painting of additional bike Sharrows and high visibility crosswalks. The gateway signage will be changed to say "Old Ashburn" in fall 2024.
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Belmont Ridge Road Widening
As crews finish remaining work, be advised that a lane closure may be required for a short duration during the weekdays through December. If needed, the closures would take place between the hours of 9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Drivers should use extra caution when traveling through this area and follow all directions from the posted signs and road crews who may use brief traffic stoppages to complete work safely. Read More.
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Croson Lane Widening
No Change
This project provides for the widening of Croson Lane from a two lane road to a four-lane, median-divided roadway, from Claiborne Parkway and Old Ryan Road. Design plans have reached 60% and are currently under review. A utility survey will be begin in summer 2024 which will guide the 90% design plans along with utility relocation coordination. A traffic signal at Croson Lane and Old Ryan Road is not currently warranted with this project, but a four-way stop will be constructed.
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Farmwell Road Intersection Improvements
No Change
This project provides for Intersection Improvements and pedestrian facilities along Farmwell Road, from Ashburn Road to Smith Switch Road/Waxpool Road. Design plans are nearing 100% completion and are expected in summer 2024. Coordination with utility companies on utility relocation continues and will be followed by land acquisition with nearby property owners and HOAs. Construction is estimated to be completed in 2027.
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Intersection Improvements
County Program
No Change
Program Webpage
- Ashburn Road and Waxpool Road (Page 44): New Traffic Signal; In Design; Completed 2026.
- Ashburn Village Boulevard and Shellhorn Road: Additional Turn Lanes and Signal Modifications; In Design; Completed 2027.
- Loudoun County Parkway and Gloucester Parkway: Signal Modifications; In Planning; Completed 2027.
- Old Ryan Road and Croson Lane: Four-Way Stop; In Design; Completed 2025.
- Old Ryan Road and Moorefield Boulevard: New Traffic Signal; Land Acquisition; Completed 2025.
- Waxpool Road and Loudoun County Parkway: Additional Turn Lanes and Signal Modifications; Utility Relocation; Completed 2028.
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Intersection Improvements
Developer Proffered
No Change
- Loudoun County Parkway and Claude Moore Drive/Hillsboro Hunt Drive: New Traffic Signal; Under Construction; Completed 2025; Moorefield Station.
- Loudoun County Parkway and Westwind Drive: New Traffic Signal; Under Construction; Completed 2025; Silver District West.
- Russell Branch Parkway and Atwater Drive/Lumbee Way: New Traffic Signal; Being Studied; One Loudoun.
- Russell Branch Parkway and Kincora Drive: New Traffic Signal; Being Studied; Kincora.
- Shellhorn Road and Ashburn Metro Drive: New Traffic Signal; Being Studied; Loudoun Station.
- Waxpool Road and Faulkner Parkway (Page 49): Roundabout; In Design; Completed 2028; Waxpool Crossing.
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Prentice Drive Extension
No Change
This project provides for the 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. The design phase is at 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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Route 7 Additional Eastbound Lane Widening from Loudoun County Parkway to Route 28
No Change
This project provides for 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. The project is currently in the design phase with field surveys underway. Construction is estimated to be completed in 2029.
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Russell Branch Parkway Corridor
No Change
This study looked into vehicular and pedestrian safety improvements, along with intersection improvements, on Russell Branch Parkway from Ashburn Village Boulevard to Ashbrook Place. Findings included widening trails and constructing traffic signals at Atwater Drive/Lumbee Way, Navajo Drive/Ashbrook Commons Plaza, and Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza. Funding has not been allocated at this time but One Loudoun will build the signal at Atwater Drive.
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Smith Switch Road Corridor Study
No Change
This study is currently underway and is looking into vehicular and pedestrian improvements along Smith Switch Road from Waxpool Road/Farmwell Road to Gloucester Parkway. The study is inclusive of a grade-separated bridge crossing with the W&OD Trail, along with coordination of other county sidewalk projects along the road. Project findings will be presented to the Board of Supervisors at a later meeting date along with funding determinations on the recommended improvements.
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School Board
View School Board, and general Loudoun School information on LCPS.org. Get to know the Broad Run District School Board Member, Dr. Linda Deans.
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Sheriff Reports
Crime reports are posted each regular business day. These reports are not all-inclusive for cases reported, but only those noted for media interest
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Loudoun County Public Libraries
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Who maintains my street?
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Report a Road problem
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Make a County Suggestion
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Zoning Enforcement
Common zoning ordinance volitions include loud noise, tall grass, litter, illegal signs, etc. Submit a zoning review and check common zoning complaints here
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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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Fire Safety
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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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September 2024 Loudoun County Government Calendar | |
September 2024 Loudoun County Public Schools Calendar | | | | |
