November 2025 Newsletter | Friday, November 7, 2025 | |
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Dear Broad Run Friends and Neighbors,
I hope everyone is having an enjoyable start to November. As Thanksgiving approaches, it's a wonderful time to reflect on all that we are grateful for and to look ahead to the season of celebration and togetherness.
Last month was an exciting one, offering me the opportunity to engage with and celebrate several accomplishments with our community members. Earlier in October, I was delighted to attend Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services’ (PRCS) Adaptive Recreation 50th Anniversary Gala, an inspiring evening celebrating five decades of inclusive programming and a continued dedication to recreation for all. It was wonderful to hear from so many families about the impact these programs have in their lives. The PRCS Adaptive Recreation program allows all individuals to participate in recreational programs, enhancing their quality of life and fostering a community of respect, acceptance, and inclusion. To learn more about the county’s PRCS Adaptive Recreation program, visit: Loudoun.gov/AdaptiveRec.
I also had the pleasure of engaging with some of Loudoun’s brightest youth recently, when I hosted a Broad Run District Boy Scout troop at the Board’s last public hearing as they worked towards their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge, and during last month's business meeting as the Board held Youth in Government Day. It is always wonderful to hear and connect with the next generation of leaders in our community. If scouts in your troops need assistance in completing a merit badge or an Eagle Scout/Gold Award Project or would like to be recognized by the Board through a ceremonial resolution, please email me at Sylvia.Glass@Loudoun.gov.
A few weeks ago, my office was also happy to welcome Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy to the Broad Run District. Dominique Dawes Academy specializes in gymnastics for children, building confidence, strength, and fun through expertly guided classes. To learn more about the many programs offered at Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy, visit: DominiqueDawesGymnasticsAcademy.com.
Finally, I also had the pleasure of recently visiting the Anna Sudha Community Kitchen, a non-profit community kitchen located in the Dulles Town Center that was a part of the Broad Run District when it opened four years ago. They provide take-out vegetarian Indian food for those in need of a hot meal, seven days a week. In addition to the hot meals, they offer food boxes and cooking classes. For information on how to pick up a box, donate, or volunteer, visit Anna-Sudha.org. As we are heading into the holiday season, I encourage those who are able to donate goods, money, or time to our local foodbanks. For a list of foodbanks in the county, please visit LoudounFeeds.org.
As a land use update, the Commonwealth Center Motor Club special exception application is scheduled to go before the Planning Commission at its November 20 Public Hearing. The proposal involves plans for an exotic car club to be built on the land between XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness and CubeSmart Self Storage on Russell Branch Parkway. After the Planning Commission review, the application will move forward to the full Board of Supervisors for consideration. The Planning Commission Public Hearing will take place on Thursday, November 20 at 6:00pm in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government Center (1 Harrison Street SE, Leesburg 20177). Information on the meeting and how to sign up to speak can be found at Loudoun.gov/Meetings. A staff packet with information on the application will also be posted at the same link closer to the November meeting date.
Please remember, I am always available to answer any questions or help with any matters affecting the Broad Run District.
Sincerely,
Sylvia
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Loudoun County Firefighters Kick Off First Annual "Heroes For The Holidays" Toy Drive
As the holiday season approaches, we are proud to announce the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s (LC-CFRS) first “Heroes for the Holidays” Toy Drive in partnership with the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association Local 3756. For many years, we’ve been honored to work alongside the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program. This year, we’re building on that tradition by launching our own local toy drive to reach even more children right here in Loudoun County.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any of our LC-CFRS stations, from Friday, October 17, 2025, through Sunday, December 7, 2025, as well as fire and rescue headquarters (801 Sycolin Road) and the Training Academy (16600 Courage Court) in Leesburg. For those wishing to make a monetary donation, visit the official website for the Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Foundation (LCFFF), the charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit of Local 3756. In the note field, please list the “Heroes for the Holiday” Toy Drive. Any donations collected by the LCFFF will directly benefit the Toy Drive and be used to purchase toys for the Loudoun County non-profits we support.
For additional information, please contact Lieutenant Rob Boyer at (240)-674-4906 or via email at Rob.Boyer@Loudoun.gov or Technician Brian Beaulieu via email at Brian.Beaulieu@Loudoun.gov.
Firefighters Join Forces with Mobile Hope Loudoun and One Warm Coat® for Annual Coat Drive
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, Loudoun Career Firefighters Association Local 3756 and Mobile Hope Loudoun have once again joined efforts with One Warm Coat to collect much needed winter apparel for Loudoun County residents in need.
Last year’s campaign was another incredible year, collecting over 1,000 coats, and over 800 cold weather items such as scarves, gloves, and hats. Let’s make this year even better!
From Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, December 7, 2025, we will be accepting donations of clean and gently used or new coats, jackets, scarves, winter hats, gloves, and mittens at all fire and rescue stations throughout the County, the training academy, and at our Leesburg headquarters (801 Sycolin Road). If you would rather make a monetary donation that will help Loudoun residents, please visit Mobile Hope’s donation page.
Join the LCSO Cole's Closet Toy Drive
Help the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) bring Christmas joy to children in hospitals! LCSO is partnering with Santa and Cole's Closet for our annual holiday toy drive.
How you can help: Donate new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages and drop them off at any Loudoun County Sheriff's Office locations between now and Friday, December 12.
| | | Loudoun County Government Updates | |
Loudoun Offers Free Behavioral Health Trainings Session in November | Loudoun County offers ongoing behavioral health training sessions free of charge. Seats are limited and registration is required, except for Rapid REVIVE! Read More. | | | |
Public Hearing on Housing & Community Development Needs November 13 | Loudoun County will hold a public hearing to gather residents’ input on housing, homelessness, community development and public service needs in the community. The public hearing will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., at the Department of Housing and Community Development, 106 Catoctin Circle SE in Leesburg. The hearing will be held on the first floor in the Olmstead Room. Read More. | | | |
County Launches Commuter Bus Pilot Program from Two Neighboring Counties | Loudoun County Transit has launched a commuter bus service pilot program connecting Frederick County, Maryland, and Prince William County, Virginia, to employment centers within Loudoun County, beginning Monday, October 20, 2025. The commuter bus service is planned to operate five days a week, Monday through Friday. Buses will have departures in the morning between 4:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and in the evening between 3:00 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Read More. | | | |
Pledge to Recycle: November 15 is America Recycles Day in Loudoun County | The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed November 15, 2025, as America Recycles Day in Loudoun County (PDF). America Recycles Day is the nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and use products that are made from recycled materials. Make the “Pledge to Recycle” at Loudoun.gov/Recycle. Pledges will be entered in a regional prize drawing including a $300 gift certificate from REI (all ages are eligible), and a $300 gift certificate from REI plus a $500 grant for a K-12 school environmental club/project (K-12 students only). Read More. | | | |
Connect, Support, and Give Back: 2025 Community on Purpose to be held November 15 | Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) will host the 2025 Community on Purpose event, a day dedicated to giving back and making connections to strengthen the Loudoun County community. Scheduled for Saturday, November 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center, this free event welcomes all ages and showcases local small businesses, nonprofits, community groups, and resources available in Loudoun County. The event will take place indoors, with music, giveaways, and more! Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County Animal Services Upcoming Events | |
Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic, LCAS
LCAS | 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175
- Thursday, November 20, 9:00a.m.-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. Proof of Loudoun residency is required. Income qualifications are required. You must sign up to reserve a surgery spot. Clinic registration will open on this Saturday, November 1 at Loudoun.gov/3906/Low-Cost-Resources.
Crochet Club
LCAS | 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175
- Thursday, November 13, 6:00p.m.-7:00p.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 Club at LCAS
LCAS | 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175
- Tuesday, November 18, 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
- Friday, November 21, 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
(Ages 11-13) Join us for an afterschool Animal Care Club at the Animal Shelter! Each month we will cover a different topic -animal welfare, dog training, wildlife, veterinary care and more! There are two meetings each month and the same material is covered at each meeting. Please select one session to attend. Sign up is required at Loudoun.gov/538/Animal-Services-Events.
Pop-Up Pet Pantry
In partnership with Loudoun Hunger Relief (LHR), LCAS will be attending mobile pantry events to set up a pop-up pet food pantry. Please contact LCAS for upcoming pantry dates or to sign up for a regular pick up at the main LHR location.
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Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Safety Reminders | |
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Services (LCFR) has put together important safety tips on how to safely use extension cords, cooking appliances, and candles. For more information on fire safety and prevention, visit: Loudoun.gov/797/Fire-Prevention-Safety.
LCFR reminds the public that roughly 3,300 home fires are caused by extension cords every year according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International. You can help keep your family safe by following these extension cord safety tips: do not overload extension cords, do not substitute extension cords for permanent wiring and outlets as they are for temporary use only, and do not use an extension cord for more than one appliance. Read More.
LCFR reminds community members about the importance of exercising caution when using cooking appliances. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires and unattended equipment is a factor in over one quarter of reported home cooking fires. By following a few safety tips, you can prevent these fires. Read More.
Fire officials remind community members to stay vigilant and only use candles in a safe manner. Candles should be placed on a sturdy, nonflammable surface, away from children, pets, and anything that can burn. Candles require constant supervision by an adult, and you must ensure candles are completely extinguished before leaving the area. A safer alternative is using flameless candles that look and smell like real candles.
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Loudoun Employers Recognized for Inclusion in the Workplace | In collaboration with the Loudoun Disability Services Board, on which I serve as the Board of Supervisor’s liaison, I am again pleased to sponsor this year’s proclamation, celebrating the value and talent workers with disabilities add to Loudoun’s workplaces and economy. In honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month, I was also excited to present this year’s FAIME Awards to TopKick Martial Arts and Harris teeter Brambleton, for their inclusive hiring and supportive workplaces. Read More. | | | |
Board Approves Affordable Multi-Family Rental Housing Loan for Moorefield Station Apartments | The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has taken action that will lead to an increase in affordable housing in the county. During its October 21, 2025, meeting, the Board approved a loan to a developer to build long-term, affordable, multi-family housing rental units in Ashburn. The Board approved a $19.3 million loan to SCG Development Partners LLC to build Moorefield Station Apartments, a transit-oriented development located within a quarter mile of the Ashburn Metro Station. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services Unveils My PRCS Interactive Map | Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is pleased to announce the launch of My PRCS, a dynamic, new, interactive online map designed to help residents and visitors explore the vast array of parks, recreational opportunities, and facilities offered by the department. This innovative tool is now available at Loudoun.gov/MyPRCS. Read More. | | | |
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This November, Clean Air Partners is sharing clean-air-friendly tips to keep our air healthy and our communities thriving. From preparing for Halloween and cooler weather to planning sustainable holiday travel and hosting, below are a few ways to make this season cleaner and greener. For additional clean air tips, visit: CleanAirPartners.net.
- Use a rake instead of a leaf blower.
- Donate your pumpkins to a zoo or farm.
- Evaluate and upgrade your home's insulation.
- Service your furnace.
- Use your dishwasher.
- Never burn yard waste.
- Make sure your wood is dry before burning.
- Carpool to holiday gatherings.
- Skip disposable dinnerware and opt for reusable options instead.
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GOMYWAYVA™ Mobile App Launches | In a major milestone in improving travel in and across northern Virginia, the Regional Multi-Modal Mobility Program (RM3P), a public and private sector program to identify and adopt technologies to improve travel in and around northern Virginia today announced the launch of the GoMyWayVA™ app, designed to make commuting easier and more rewarding. The RM3P collaborative includes the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), and Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO). The mobile app incentivizes and rewards commuters and travelers who change their travel patterns in a way that helps improve the efficiency of the transportation network as a whole and benefits those traveling from, to, or through northern Virginia. Read More. | | | | County Supports Undergrounding of Segments of Golden to Mars Transmission Line | | |
Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors have joined with other elected officials and community leaders to reiterate their support for placing select segments of Dominion Energy’s Golden to Mars transmission line project underground. Loudoun County is recommending that Dominion underground any transmission lines planned to pass closer than 500 feet from any residence or public school. This would minimize impacts of the project on homes, schools and established neighborhoods.
“While Loudoun County has no role in determining whether transmission lines are above or below ground, we do have a voice,” said Chair At-Large Phyllis J. Randall. “The Board of Supervisors has taken steps to ensure our voice is heard by the State Corporation Commission and our utility providers. An alternative is possible and must be considered to assure any impact on our schools and residential communities is mitigated to the extent possible.”
The Golden to Mars project is an active application before the State Corporation Commission (SCC), which includes 500/230-kV Golden to Mars transmission lines and the Lockridge and Sojourner 230 kV loops and related projects. In May 2025, Loudoun County filed a notice of participation (PDF) in Dominion Energy’s application to the SCC, which allowed the county to join the case and to provide input and testimony on the proposed power project during the review process.
Board members appeared at a news conference October 16, 2025, organized by attorney Bryan Turner, who represents the Loudoun Valley Estates Homeowners Association (HOA) and is coordinating with other neighborhoods close to the proposed route of the project, which are also participating in the SCC case.
Members of the Board were also among the many local officials and members of the community who spoke in support of the underground option at the SCC’s two public hearings in Ashburn September 18 and 19, 2025.
How to Provide Comments to the SCC
Loudoun County encourages members of the community who wish to provide input on the Golden to Mars project to continue to participate in the public process.
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Public Hearing by Telephone: The SCC will hold a public witness hearing by telephone, beginning at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 15, 2025. Pre-registration is required. The deadline to register is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The hearing will be webcast. Pre-registration may be accomplished in one of two ways:
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Online: Complete a public witness form for case number PUR-2025-00056 on the SCC’s website.
- Phone: Call the SCC at 804-371-9141 during normal business hours, 8:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and provide your name and the phone number you wish the commission to call to reach you during the hearing.
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Written Comments: Written comments will be accepted through the SCC’s website until 5:00 p.m., December 9, 2025. 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-2025-00056.
Transmission Lines in Loudoun County/Related Updates to Comprehensive Plan
The SCC has regulatory authority over electric utilities in Virginia and is the governing body that approves high-voltage transmission line projects prior to construction. Loudoun County has no formal role in the approval process for transmission lines, but the county does closely monitor proposals for transmission lines proposed for construction within the county and encourages members of the community to stay informed about active applications and opportunities for public participation in the SCC cases. Land use planners in the Department of Planning & Zoning review all transmission line applications submitted to the SCC for consistency with the County’s Comprehensive Plan and environmental protection initiatives and forward comments to the SCC on the respective applications.
Loudoun County is actively working to improve the county’s ability to influence and guide the location, development, and management of high-voltage transmission corridors and electrical infrastructure with proposed amendments to the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan. More information about the Electrical Infrastructure Comprehensive Plan Amendment project is online at Loudoun.gov/ElectricalCPAM.
More information about transmission line projects affecting Loudoun County can be found at Loudoun.gov/TransmissionLines.
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Programs and Resources for Seniors and Caregivers | |
Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging Programs and Upcoming Events:
Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP)
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VICAP is offering free Medicare Part D information during the open enrollment period, through Sunday, December 7. Knowledgeable, trained volunteers (not insurance agents) help participants find better coverage and reduce costs. Worksheets must be submitted by Saturday, November 8 and can be obtained at senior centers (including Leesburg’s, 102 North Street), online at Loudoun.gov/AAA, or by calling 703-737-8036.
Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium – Caregiver’s Conference
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Saturday, November 22, at the Fairfax County Government Center (12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035). Registration is $35 and includes breakfast, lunch, materials, and a certificate of attendance. Experts will share tools and resources for caregivers. Visit NVDCC.com or call 703-489-3000 to register.
Holiday Concert – The Rhythm Makers
- Join the Loudoun Area Agency on Aging’s Rhythm Makers for a festive holiday performance at the Senior Center of Leesburg (102 North Street) on Tuesday, December 9, from 10:45a.m.–11:15a.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Insight Memory Care Center Programs
Reconnections Sterling
A weekly program for people in the early stages of memory loss. Participants engage in brain healthy activities while creating connection in a safe and stigma-free environment. Learn more about Reconnections or call (703) 204-4664.
Caregiving at a Glance
Insight's fingertip guide for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Print copies are available at no charge for Loudoun County residents! Request your copy here.
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Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) | |
Upcoming Events:
Farmer’s Soil Health & Supper
Learn about soil health resources and strategies, connect with other local farmers and enjoy a farm-sourced dinner — all in one powerful evening.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 • 4:00-6:00 p.m. • Bethany Farms, 41558 Stumptown Rd, Leesburg, VA • Learn More & Register
Home Food Preservation: Safely Fermenting Foods
Learn how to safely ferment foods at home. This free program will include a hands-on workshop to make sauerkraut during the second hour. To register for the workshop portion, contact Emily Jacobs at emily.jacobs@loudoun.gov or 571-627-6934. This program series will continue monthly through December.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 • 6:00-8:00 p.m. • Sterling Library, 22330 S Sterling Blvd, Sterling, VA • Learn More
ServSafe Manager Training
Do you need to become a certified food protection manager or recertify? This training course will cover sanitation, food storage, safety regulations, pest control and safe food handling practices.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • 750 Miller Dr SE, Suite 131, Leesburg, VA • Learn More • Register
Announcements:
VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners: In-Person Help Desk Closing for the Season
Virtual Help Desk Remains Open Year-Round
With the days growing shorter, the VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners In-Person Help Desk will close for the winter season starting on November 11, 2025. Our Master Gardeners will continue to monitor the Virtual Help Desk to respond to your questions. Please email LoudounMG@vt.edu with the following information for them to best provide help:
- Type and age of plant
- Specific problem
- History of problem
- Location of plant: sun/shade
- Detail any watering habits, fertilizer, and insecticide applications.
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Include a minimum of three photos: plant part affected, good part of the plant, and where it is planted. Review photo tips at Guidance for Submitting Good Digital Photos.
- Please allow 3 to 5 days for a response.
The In-Person Help Desk will reopen in March 2026. Visit the VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners website for more information.
“Leave” Them Alone: Fall Lawn Leaf Management
Now that the fall season is here, help your lawn rejuvenate by leaving fallen leaves to decay. Enjoy a delightful poem about this topic from VCE Loudoun Commercial Horticulturist Beth Sastre. And learn more from Dr. Mike Goatley Jr., Professor and Extension Turfgrass Specialist at Virginia Tech:
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An American Revolution Symposium Honoring Black Patriots & Loyalists | |
Presented by the Black History Committee (BHC), Friends of Thomas Balch Library (FoTBL), this full-day program will introduce attendees to the often-forgotten contributions of black patriots and loyalists who fought and died during the American Revolution.
Featuring three presentations by experts in the field and a moderated discussion, the Symposium will help the audience better understand the need to commemorate all Americans throughout the celebratory activities of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the creation of the United States.
This is a ticketed event:
- $35 for Black History Committee and Friends of Thomas Balch Library members
- $40 for non-members
- $60 at the door
There are two ways to sign up and pay for this event:
1) Click this link to register and pay by credit card (portal is run by the Friends of Thomas Balch Library).
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2) Fill out this form to register and pay by check or cash. Mail form and payment to 208 W Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176.
Please call 703-737-7195 or email balchlib@leesburgva.gov if you have any questions about the event or would like to check the status of your registration.
Schedule
- 9 a.m. Check-in opens
- 9:30 a.m. Welcoming remarks
- 10 a.m. to noon Morning sessions
- Noon to 1:25 p.m. Lunch break
- 1:30 to 3:20 p.m. Afternoon sessions
- 3:30 to 4 p.m. Closing remarks
Session Schedule
Session 1: 10 to 10:50 a.m.
The Untold Story of the Forgotten Patriots of the Northern Theater
Presented by Ric Murphy
In "Forgotten Patriots of the Northern Theater," author and historian Ric Murphy highlights the extraordinary contributions of African and Indigenous descended peoples of the northern colonies who served during the American Revolution. Winner of the 2025 Phyllis Wheatley Book Award for Historical Nonfiction, "Forgotten Patriots" draws on years of deep archival research, including pension files, military rolls and firsthand petitions in telling the stories of those who served at places like Saratoga, Valley Forge and Rhode Island.
Session 2: 11 to 11:50 a.m.
From Records to Roots: Researching Black Patriots in the Colonial Era
Presented by Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy
Through the compelling case study of Luke Goins/Goings, a free Black from Loudoun County, Virginia, Genealogist General of the Society of First African Families of English America Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy connects archival discoveries to the society's mission of honoring the legacies and descendants of America's earliest African families.
Lunch: Noon to 1:25 p.m.
Guests are welcome to visit the wonderful restaurants in Historic Leesburg or join us for a brown bag lunch.
Session 3: 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.
The Loyal Blacks: Their Arrival, Life, and Journey
Presented by Andrea Davis
In 1783, more than a thousand Black loyalists arrived in Shelburne, Nova Scotia. Andrea Davis explains how most settled in Birchtown, just west of Shelburne, becoming the largest community of free Black people anywhere in North America. This session will cover the arrival of the Black loyalists in Nova Scotia, the race riot of 1784, and the subsequent dispersal and ex-migration of much of the community.
Session 4: 2:30 to 3:20 p.m.
America 250: Engaging the Public During the Anniversary and Beyond
Moderated by Alicia Cohen
Moderator Alicia Cohen gives space for panelists and guests to reflect upon the day's stories in a discussion that considers how the histories of Black Loyalists and Patriots impact our understanding of the U.S. Revolution.
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Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Events | |
Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Presents Holiday Favorites
Saturday, December 6, 2025
7:30 PM - St. David's Episcopal Church, Ashburn
Sunday, December 7, 2025
3:00 PM - Lightridge High School, Aldie
Enjoy a concert packed with beloved seasonal favorites — from classic carols to popular holiday songs and orchestral showpieces. Performances include works by Leroy Anderson and Tchaikovsky, along with other melodies that have become the soundtrack of the season. The concert features soprano Millicent Scarlett who will perform beloved classics and the annual carol singalong. Visit LoudounSymphony.org for details and tickets.
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In a country that wastes billions of pounds of food each year, it is almost unthinkable that millions still go hungry.
Yet right here in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, thousands of families face food insecurity daily, unsure where their next meal will come from. The reality is stark: across the region, over 36% of households experienced food insecurity within the past year, a crisis that has only worsened with recent federal cuts to food assistance programs.
At NEST4US, we’re bridging the gap. Founded in 2016, NEST4US is one of the world’s largest youth-led nonprofits, tackling 14+ UN Sustainable Development Goals through five core programs powered by over 9,000 volunteers worldwide, impacting tens of thousands across the globe.
To us, fighting hunger is about more than filling stomachs—it’s about restoring dignity, strengthening families, and nourishing entire communities. Through our zero-hunger program NEST Nurtures, we leverage people-powered solutions to address this crisis head-on, having already:
- Diverted 4+ million lbs of surplus food from waste streams
- Saved families $8.5+ million in value of donated meals
- Prevented 3.2+ million lbs of carbon emissions, helping to mitigate escalating climate crisis
...all in just 9 years. But we know the work cannot stop here.
To scale these efforts, we are launching an exciting new initiative in collaboration with a local partner, Manna From Heaven—the installation of a commercial walk-in cooler. This cooler will allow us to sustainably store large volumes of high-quality, nutritious food and distribute it more efficiently through our weekly community resource distributions.
The total project cost is $35,000. With $25,000 already committed by the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (through their Partner Impact & Innovation Grant) and site renovations donated by Hazel Construction, we only need to raise $10,000 by December 12 , 2025 to bring this vision to life.
This is where we need your help. Your investment will directly multiply the meals we can serve, the surplus food we can recover, and the lives we can impact. Together, we can ensure that zero hunger is not just a dream for families in need, but a lived reality. Donate today at: NEST4US.org/Fundraising-Campaigns.
| | | | VDOT's 2025 Road Repaving | | |
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released their list of roads that will be resurfaced in 2025. The exact dates for the road work are unknown at this time, as they are dependent on weather and contractor schedules, but all projects are typically completed by October. Resurfacing projects can last from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size of the project, and notice is provided by roadside signage a few days before. Residents should use caution when repaving work is occurring and follow roadcrew directions. Noise, dust, work crews, and heavy machinery should be expected. View VDOT’s full repaving map here. Additional information on VDOT’s paving program is available here.
Broad Run Roads with Repaving Underway:
- Red Rum Drive (Adding Bike Lanes). Final day on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
| | | 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 landscaping of Ashburn Lake, including the construction of a forebay dam, as part of the Ashburn Lake Quality Project. This project will help clear sediment and other buildup that has accumulated in the lake since the construction of Ashburn Village in the early 1990s, and will enhance water quality to local waterways that ultimately flow into the Chesapeake Bay. The project will also include constructing an asphalt trail on the northern side of Beaverdam Run and underneath the Ashburn Road bridge, to connect the existing trails systems for Ashburn Village and Ashburn Manor.
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Ashburn Library Renovation
This project involves the interior renovation of the Ashburn Library, which includes upgrades to finishes (wall and flooring), light fixtures, and shelving arrangements. These changes are scheduled to take place between 2026 through 2027. Also as part of these updates, the area previously used for the periodicals in the back of the library will be refreshed and repurposed into a new makerspace program space, which will allow for the implementation of new programs at the library. The BOS has also discussed extending library hours, specifically to provide Loudoun youth a safe space to gather, a need identified in this year's Loudoun Youth Report.
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Ashburn Road Corridor Improvements
No Change
These 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 alter drivers to the crosswalk. A bridge over Beaverdam Run and trails from the W&OD Trail south to Farmwell Road/Ashburn Farm Parkway are being explored.
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Belmont Ridge Road Pedestrian Bridge over the Dulles Greenway
No Change
This project provides for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Dulles Greenway at Belmont Ridge Road. The bridge will be built on the west side of Belmont Ridge Road over the Greenway, connecting to the existing trails at Goose Creek Village and Goose Creek Preserve, linking the final pedestrian gap on that corridor between Route 7 and Route 50. This project is estimated to be completed in 2033.
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Eastern Loudoun Community Arts Center
No Change
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", which would contain a main performance hall, a blackbox theater, and art making and display spaces. The Board allocated $500,000 to begin preliminary planning, design, and site assessments for later inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program. Information on the separate Arts Study 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. County staff are currently working to complete land acquisition and 100% design plans. Construction of this project is estimated to begin in 2026 and end in 2029.
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Intersection Improvements
No Change
Program Webpage
- 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 Design; Completed 2028.
- Waxpool Road and Loudoun County Parkway: Additional Turn Lanes and Signal Modifications; Utility Relocation; Completed 2028.
- Old Ryan Road and Moorefield Boulevard: New traffic signal; New fire station monument sign; Under construction; Completed 2025.
- Shellhorn Road and Central Station Drive/Hartley Place: Median Changes; In Design; Completed 2026.
- Loudoun County Parkway and the Dulles Greenway Eastbound Ramp: New Traffic Signal; Being studied.
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Loudoun Trails and Waterways
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, which is being developed under the county's trails and waterways system. A study for a pedestrian crossing under Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) at the Broad Run is being conducted. In April, Supervisor Glass was successful in funding 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 Loudoun Water. Supervisor Glass is also looking to expand access to "Blue Trails", which will allow for non-motorized boating on waterways such as the Broad Run and Goose Creek.
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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. Loudoun is contributing $19 million of the $75 million cost of the project with other funding coming from the state and private donations. A groundbreaking was held at the end of March 2025. 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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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. This project will be an essential road connection to the Ashburn Metro Station. 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 design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, and 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 design team is working towards 30% completion and will soon begin working on developing utility relocation plans. Construction of this project is estimated to reach completion in 2029. VDOT is also conducting a STARS study to assess potential safety, operational, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along Route 7 from the Leesburg Bypass (Route 7)/East Market interchange (Route 15) to the Algonkian Parkway/Atlantic Boulevard interchange.
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Sidewalks and Trails
Program Webpage
- Ashburn Road from the W&OD Trail to Gloucester Parkway: Shared Use Path/Sidewalk; In Planning; Completed 2029.
- Ashburn Village Boulevard from Tippecanoe Terrace to W&OD Trail: Shared Use Path; In Design; Completed 2028.
- Claiborne Parkway from Broadlands Boulevard to Vestals Gap Drive: Shared Use Path; In Design; Completed in 2028.
- Claude Moore Drive from Old Ryan Road to Mooreview Parkway: Sidewalks and Ramps; In Design; Completed in 2028.
- Shellhorn Road from Blossom Hill Terrace to Ashburn Village Boulevard: Sidewalk; In Design; Completed in 2028.
- VDOT Metro Sidewalks: Shared Use Path/Sidewalks; Phase 1 in Construction.
- Gloucester Parkway (north side) from Loudoun County Parkway to Ashby Ponds Boulevard; Trail; In Design; Ashburn Crossing, St. Johns Properties.
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Smith Switch Road Corridor Study
No Change
This study consisted of looking into vehicular and pedestrian improvements along Smith Switch Road from Waxpool Road/Farmwell Road to Gloucester Parkway. The study also included a grade-separated bridge crossing with the W&OD Trail, along with coordination of other county sidewalk projects along the road. Project findings were endorsed by the Board of Supervisors funded in 2025.
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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 (formerly Faulkner Parkway), which are slated to be completed in 2028. A traffic signal at Ashburn Road is also being constructed, along with a roundabout at Broadlands Boulevard, which are both estimated to be completed in 2027.
| | | 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 Phase II
LEGI-2023-0079
No Change
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 and will be maintained by St. Johns Properties as part of their Ashburn Crossing complex. Building framing and exteriors are currently being constructed.
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Ashburn Station / Regency Property and Waxpol Crossing
ZMAP-2018-0010
ZMAP-2019-0020
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 underway on community amenities and units, which are being occupied.
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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 will appear at the Planning Commission's November 20 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. 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
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
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 has filed its application with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for the Golden to Mars Powerlines down either Loudoun County Parkway or the Board Run floodplain. A telephone Public Hearing will take place on December 15. Information is available at DominionEnergy.com/NOVA and SCC.Virginia.gov. Dominion will begin construction in 2026 of the powerlines down the southern side of Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) from Belmont Ridge Road to Loudoun County Parkway, and then south down Loudoun County Parkway to the W&OD Trail. The NIVO substation on Smith Switch Road is also currently under construction and will be completed in 2026.
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Kincora
ZMAP-2018-0014
No Change
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). Construction of new condos and the first commercial street are currently underway.
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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. 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 parcel closest to the Metro Station stairs.
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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, with the Aventon apartment building being the first building of that phase. A gas station special exception at Loudoun County Parkway has been filed and is in staff review.
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One Loudoun
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 for the next block of retail space on Exchange Street was held in October with new tenants already signed.
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Quantum Park
LEGI-2023-0097
No Change
This application seeks to allow for the construction of two data centers and a power substation in place of the two stormwater management ponds currently located in front of 22001 Loudoun County Parkway by relocating the stormwater 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. The application is appearing at the Planning Commission's November 13 Work Session for more review.
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Shops at Moorefield Station and 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 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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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-2023-0007
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
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, along with a pool house, community amenities, and sidewalks in the area. Tree clearing is underway and will be followed by site preparation in the coming months.
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202 Section, Broadlands Metro
ZMAP-2016-0010
No Change
This project is on land between Demott Drive, the Dulles Greenway, Waxpool Road, and Old Ryan Road. 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. Leasing at that attainable housing building, View at Broadlands apartment building, is open.
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