October 2026 Newsletter | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | |
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Dear Broad Run Friends and Neighbors,
I hope everyone is having a great start to the fall! I want to share with you all a few community events I have recently attended, along with updates from recent Board meetings.
I was pleased to join the ribbon cutting for Alloy Personal Training Ashburn, celebrating another opportunity for residents to prioritize their health and wellness. Having more options to stay active, build strength, and develop healthy habits is a great addition to our community. Learn more about Alloy’s programs here: AlloyPersonalTraining.com.
I was also excited to take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for Commonwealth Lofts, a 100% affordable apartment community that will be built behind the Silver Diner in Ashburn, off Loudoun County Parkway. I am excited to see this project move forward and provide additional affordable housing opportunities for individuals and families in our community.
I also participated in a Sickle Cell Town Hall, bringing together members of the community to raise awareness and discuss the challenges faced by individuals and families living with sickle cell disease. It was an important conversation about education, support, and how we can continue to advocate for those affected. This year, I was proud to sponsor a proclamation recognizing Sickle Cell Awareness Month in Loudoun County: pub-loudoun.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=702.
As Co-Chair of the Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board Committee, I would like to share a summary of the Committee’s last meeting in September. We discussed the potential use of county and LCPS-owned properties for attainable workforce housing. A preliminary review identified 174 county parcels and 25 LCPS parcels as potentially suitable for further consideration. Next, the county and LCPS will continue developing a framework to evaluate these opportunities. The second item on the agenda was a discussion on the expansion of the Safe Passages to School Program and identifying areas where additional safety measures may be needed. As part of this continued discussion, we will explore the possible inclusion of crossing guards and other strategies that could help create safer routes for students walking to and from school. A group of constituents also approached me about the possibility of the county offering courses for adults interested in learning more about state and local government. After hearing their ideas, I asked the committee to add an item to our work plan to explore adult personal enrichment programs. Through this item I hope to explore opportunities that can provide residents with educational programs that support lifelong learning, civic knowledge, and community engagement. You can watch a recording of this meeting here.
I also want to share with you all a few highlights from recent meetings. At the Board’s September 1 Business Meeting, the Board discussed a joint initiative that I submitted along with Supervisors Briskman and TeKrony, which seeks to bring Board member compensation to the area median income for the 2028 to 2031 term. This proposed increase would ensure the position is accessible to people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and would allow Board members to devote themselves full-time to serving the community. This item is appearing at the Board’s October 14 Public Hearing for input. The proposal can be read here.
During the September 15 Business Meeting, the Board voted, and I supported, in favor of a plan to pause action on legislative data center and electrical substation applications for up to twelve months while we complete Phase 2 Data Center Standards and Locations Review. This one-year pause follows a legal opinion from the County Attorney indicating that a moratorium on data center is illegal. The Board is scheduled to consider the resolution to enact the Board’s new policy during our October 20 meeting, which if approved, would make the pause effective through September 15, 2027. However, if approved, developers will still be able to submit applications to the county and could still progress through the county’s legislative process, not coming to the Board for a vote before the pause ends. Residents who would like to come to speak at any of the upcoming Board meetings can do so by signing up to speak closer to the meeting dates at: Loudoun.gov/SignUpToSpeak.
Sincerely,
Sylvia
| | | | Early Voting for November General Election Underway in Loudoun; Deadline to Register to Vote is October 23 | | |
Loudoun County election officials remind voters of important dates, deadlines, and information for the upcoming general election scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
View the Broad Run District Sample Ballot.
What’s on the Ballot:
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Offices on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot in Loudoun will include the U.S. Senate, the 10th District Congressional District seat. Three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution and three Loudoun County government bond questions will also be on the ballot.
Early Voting:
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Friday, September 18: First day of early voting at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 750 Miller Drive SE, Suite 150, Leesburg, Virginia 20175; 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. (Note: The office will be closed Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day)
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Sunday, October 18: In-person early voting expands to additional locations, including the Ashburn Recreation & Community Center, and extended hours at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration.
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Saturday, October 31: Last day for in-person early voting.
Voting by Mail:
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Friday, October 23: Last day to request a ballot by mail.
- Voters should return their ballot with plenty of time for it to reach the Office of Elections and Voter Registration. The U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing the ballot by October 27.
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Voters will also be able to return their ballot to secure drop boxes located at any Loudoun County public library, except the Law Library, starting October 18. Details can be found at Loudoun.gov/VoteByMail.
Voting on Election Day:
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Tuesday, November 3: On Election Day, voters must go to their assigned precinct. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Find more information at Loudoun.gov/VoteOnElectionDay.
Voter Registration:
Stay Informed:
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Text LCVOTES to 888777 to receive text alerts from the Loudoun County Office of Elections and Voter Registration or sign up for the Election Update category through Alert Loudoun, the county’s email and text notification system.
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Follow the Office of Elections and Voter Registration on Facebook, X, Bluesky and Instagram. Loudoun County Government also posts general information on Facebook, X, Bluesky and Instagram.
More information about the November 3, 2026, general election is online at Loudoun.gov/NovemberElection.
| | | Loudoun County Government Updates | |
Runway Work at Dulles Airport to Impact Flight Patterns Through November 2026 | Planned maintenance and infrastructure improvements on one of the runways at Dulles International Airport will cause the diversion of flights to other runways at the airport. As a result, Loudoun County residential and business communities around the airport can expect an increase in the number planes flying in certain traffic patterns and therefore may notice more aircraft noise than usual. The runway work is anticipated to last at least through November 2026. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County Launches Street Lighting Program | Loudoun County is launching a program to provide assistance to communities that would like streetlights to be installed where none currently exist. For projects accepted into the program, the county will pay for capital costs for design and installation, and cover service and maintenance costs. The electric utility that serves the area, either Dominion Energy or Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), will perform installation and own the streetlight. More information about the street lighting program, including details about the application and approval process, is online at Loudoun.gov/StreetLights. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County Community Survey is Online | Loudoun County encourages residents to participate in the 2026 Loudoun County Community Survey during the coming weeks. Loudoun County surveys its residents periodically to get their feedback on government services, the county’s quality of life and priorities for government initiatives. Residents may take the survey online by visiting Loudoun.gov/Survey through October 26, 2026. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun Seeks Public Input to Update Transit Equity Policy | Loudoun County is requesting comments from the public on a proposed refinement of an existing Loudoun County Transit civil rights policy, currently provided under the 2023 Title VI Program for Loudoun County Transit. Members of the public are invited to review policy information and provide input. Comments gathered by October 14, 2026, will be reviewed and considered for inclusion in the final 2026 Title VI Program. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun Launches Invasive Plant Species Knowledge Survey | Loudoun County wants to know what you know about invasive plants. As part of the county’s continuing efforts to assist landowners with removing and preventing invasive plant species, the county is launching an Invasive Plant Species Knowledge Survey. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun Offers Free Behavioral Health Training Sessions in October | The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services offers ongoing behavioral health training sessions free of charge. Seats are limited and registration is required, except for Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for October 2026 is as follows: Read More. | | | |
Loudoun Hosts Monthly Virtual Foster Care Information Sessions October – December | The Loudoun County Department of Family Services (DFS) is hosting monthly virtual foster care information sessions with dates scheduled in October, November and December 2026. Anyone interested in becoming a foster parent is encouraged to attend one of the upcoming sessions: Read More. | | | |
Loudoun Opens Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center | Loudoun County is celebrating the completion of the construction of its Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center, a new facility that will enhance behavioral health care in Loudoun and the region by providing around-the-clock care for adults who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The center will offer three core services under one roof 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: urgent psychiatric care; 23-hour crisis assessment and stabilization unit; a short-term stay crisis stabilization unit More information about the Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center is available online at Loudoun.gov/CrisisCenter. | | | |
Loudoun County Releases Annual Financial Report | The Popular Annual Financial Report for FY 2025 is part of the Loudoun County government’s commitment to transparency. It serves as a companion document to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and presents the highlights of that report's complex financial activities and data in a concise and accessible summary format. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County’s October Surplus Auction Features Children’s Items, Vehicles, Bicycles and More | The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features a variety of items, including children’s toys and furniture, such as wooden lockers, shelves and tables; exercise equipment; bicycles and vehicles. In addition, the auction includes office equipment, computers, books and other miscellaneous items. The online auction will close at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, October 15, 2026. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County to Hold ‘Ask an Archaeologist’ Event October 24 at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve | Loudoun County will host an ‘Ask an Archaeologist’ event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, in the Annex building. The family-friendly event will feature artifacts from Loudoun County’s collection, activities for children and the opportunity to speak with several regional archaeologists specializing in Native American history, Loudoun’s military history, ceramics and more. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services Launches an Artist Residency Program at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park | |
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is excited to launch its inaugural Artist Residency Program at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park in Aldie, Virginia. The Artist Residency Program is an initiative of the Loudoun County Comprehensive Arts Plan. Through a Call for Entry, PRCS seeks proposals from individual artists, artist teams, and organizations to design and install original, site-specific pieces along an illuminated section of Hanson Park’s Sensory Trail (0.1 miles). Read More.
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Prospective Jurors Needed for 2027 Jury Trials in Loudoun County | The Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Jury Management team is sending out 55,000 jury questionnaire notices to Loudoun County residents for the purpose of determining who is qualified for jury duty in Loudoun County in 2027. The process of mailing these notices will start on September 9, 2026 and will continue through the month of September. These juror questionnaire notices, which are postcard-sized, require Loudoun residents who receive a postcard to use an online, secure portal to complete the jury questionnaire process using a QR code on the postcard. The secure online completion of the juror questionnaires is a more efficient and cost-effective way for Loudoun residents and the Clerk’s Jury Office team to process tens of thousands of questionnaires. Read More. | | | |
Project Lifesaver and CareNET Transportation Programs | |
Did you know the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has a program to help locate individuals who may wander? Through LCSO’s Project Lifesaver program, individuals who are at risk of wandering may be equipped with a personalized tracking transmitter. If they become lost or wander from a home or caregiver, trained deputies can use specialized equipment to help locate them quickly and safely. Project Lifesaver provides an added layer of protection for individuals with cognitive developmental conditions, while giving families and caregivers greater peace of mind. For additional information and to submit an application, visit: Loudoun.gov/ProjectLifesaver.
Another valuable county resource is CareNET (Non-Emergency Transportation), which provides no-cost transportation to eligible, income-qualified Loudoun residents for non-emergency medical and dental appointments. For additional information on CareNET, including eligibility details, visit: Loudoun.gov/1699/CareNET.
| | | | Loudoun Board of Supervisors Approves Plan to Temporarily Pause Legislative Data Center and Substation Applications | | |
During its September 15, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting, the majority of the Board voted in favor of a plan to pause the Board’s action on data center and electrical substation applications that require legislative approval for up to 12 months, the maximum allowed by Virginia law. The Board’s vote follows a legal opinion from the Loudoun County Attorney indicating that a moratorium on data center approvals is not legal. Next, the Board will consider a resolution to enact the Board’s new policy during its October 20, 2026, meeting. The Board indicated the resolution should be retroactive, making the pause effective September 15.
The Board’s reason for pausing action on legislative applications is to allow time for the county to complete the ongoing review of current data center policies and regulations. The project proposes amendments to the county’s Comprehensive Plan (CPAM) and Zoning Ordinance (ZOAM) pertaining to data center standards and locations. The outcome of the CPAM and ZOAM project has the potential to impact existing and new legislative applications for data centers. The project is expected to wrap up in the summer of 2027.
Under the terms of the pause approved by the Board, final votes on data center and substation applications will be paused for one year. Virginia law requires action on such legislative applications within one year. The Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance states the one-year period begins at the time applications are sent to a Planning Commission public hearing. Developers may continue to submit applications to the county, which may progress through the Planning Commission process during the Board’s pause; however, the Board’s intent is to pause any final votes on applications until after the CPAM and ZOAM project is complete, or up to one year. The pause would not cause any applications to become inactive. The Board may consider exceptions to the pause for applications that involve grid reliability or if the statutory period for a decision is about to expire. The Board’s action does not impact applications that are subject to administrative processes.
The Board previously approved an end to by-right data center development, requiring all data center projects to come before the Board for a vote through the county’s special exception process.
More information about data centers and proposed transmission lines is available on the Loudoun County’s website.
| | | Community Organization Updates | |
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) | |
Nutrition for Older Adults
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19891&month=10&year=2026&day=11&calType=0
Join the Loudoun County Nutrition Team to learn about sugar and sugar substitutes this month. Attendees will get to enjoy a sugar-free recipe.
October 15
12:45 PM−1:45 PM
Senior Center of Leesburg
102 N Street NW
Leesburg, VA 20176
October 22
10:00 AM−11:00 AM
Senior Center at Cascades
21060 Whitfield Place
Sterling, VA 20165
Managing Debt & Credit Scores
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19895&month=10&year=2026&day=11&calType=0
Join Loudoun’s Financial Literacy Educator for this series of classes designed to equip participants with the education and skills to build healthy financial habits. In this class, participants will explore the relationship between debt and credit scores while learning proven strategies to help manage and reduce debt.
October 15
6:00 PM−7:00 PM
Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center
46105 Loudoun Park Lane
Sterling, VA 20164
Aging in Place
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19896&month=10&year=2026&day=11&calType=0
Join Loudoun County Nutrition & Finance Educators for this free workshop to learn the essentials of building a successful plan to age in place. This workshop will cover housing, health & wellness, transportation, personal finance, and connection & growth. Remember, you are never too young or old to consider aging in place!
October 17
8:30 AM−11:30 AM
Ashburn Senior Center
20880 Marblehead Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
How to Grow Your Money
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19897&month=10&year=2026&day=11&calType=0
Did you know that you can earn more money by saving the money you already have? Learn about saving and interest with activities from Loudoun’s Financial Literacy Educator.
Audience: Children in grades 3-5 (ages 8-10)
October 21
6:30 PM−7:30 PM
Gum Spring Library
24600 Millstream Drive
Stone Ridge, VA 20105
Workplace Benefits Explained
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19898&month=10&year=2026&day=11&calType=0
Join Loudoun County’s Financial Literacy Educator and the Workforce Resource Center for a lunch & learn deep dive into workplace benefits. Walk away feeling empowered to make decisions around health insurance plans, HSAs, investing options, tuition reimbursement, EAPs, and more!
October 22
12:00 PM−1:00 PM
Virtual
Microsoft Teams
Real Money, Real World Simulation
Link: Loudoun.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19713&month=10&year=2026&day=11&calType=0
In this hands-on financial literacy simulation, students step into the role of a young adult and make real-world budgeting decisions based on a career, income, and family situation. Guided by Loudoun County’s Financial Literacy Educator, participants learn how choices about housing, transportation, food, savings, and other expenses impact their financial well-being. The experience helps students build practical money management skills while exploring the connection between education, careers, and future financial success.
October 29
9:00 AM−1:00 PM
Required pre-simulation learning
Douglass Community Center
407 E Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
October 30
11:00 AM−1:00 PM
Simulation Day
Douglass Community Center
407 E Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(Both dates are scheduled Student Holidays for Loudoun County Public Schools.)
Applications Open for 2027 Extension Master Gardener Training Class
Link: loudouncountymastergardeners.org/become-a-master-gardener
How would you like to make a difference in your community--and our world--through stewardship of the Earth? Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Loudoun County Master Gardeners would like to welcome you to our enthusiastic group of educators who do precisely that! Under the direction of VCE Loudoun County, Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) are trained to provide environmentally sound horticulture education and programs to the community. Applications close on October 20 or when program reaches capacity.
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Loudoun Symphony Orchestra (LSO) | |
Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Presents Halloween at Hogwarts
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Pre-concert Activities: 1:00 p.m.
Concert Begins: 3:00 p.m.
Stone Bridge High School, 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn, Virginia 20147
Join us for spooky orchestral classics and music from the magical world of Harry Potter, with dramatic interludes performed by members of the Stone Bridge High School theatre program. The event will feature Halloween-themed activities for all ages, including crafts, a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt, and a haunted theatre. Come in your Halloween costume for photo ops and even more fun! Visit LoudounSymphony.org for details and tickets.
Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Presents Holiday Stories
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Saturday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church, 43600 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia 20147
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Sunday, December 6, at 3:00 p.m. at Lightridge High School, 41025 Collaboration Drive, Aldie, Virginia 20105
Gather with your family and friends for a holiday celebration that will warm your heart and lift your spirits. This holiday concert is packed with timeless tunes that span generations! From classic carols to popular holiday songs, orchestral showpieces to nostalgic arrangements, this program is a perfect mix of tradition and cheer. The Sunday, December 6, performance includes pre-concert family activities, crafts, and visits with Santa beginning at 1:30 p.m. Visit LoudounSymphony.org for details and tickets.
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Loudoun County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (LCAC) | |
UPCOMING LCAC EVENTS
Community Conversation & Barbershop Real Talk — FREE!
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Ashburn Sheriff Station (Community Room), 20272 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20147
An opportunity to bring community members together for meaningful dialogue, authentic conversations, and connection around issues that matter to our community. Free haircuts on a limited, first come, first served basis. In partnership with Zeta Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Paint Loudoun Purple: Shatter the Silence — FREE!
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | LCACDST.org | LoudounCountyQues.org
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this event will bring our community together to raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and strengthen collective efforts to prevent domestic violence and support those impacted. In partnership with Sigma Mu Mu Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Holla-Ween: Makes Me Wanna Holla! Day Party
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | 46700 Middlefield Drive, Sterling, Virginia 20165
Join LCAC for an adult-only festive afternoon of fun, fellowship, and entertainment while supporting our chapter's community initiatives.
Additional event details and tickets are available at this link.
| | | | Renaming Mooreview Parkway to Ashburn Village Boulevard | | |
At its meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider renaming Mooreview Parkway, in Ashburn, to Ashburn Village Boulevard. Mooreview Parkway (Route 2298) runs north from Loudoun County Parkway to the Dulles Greenway, where it becomes Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020). To ensure consistency in road names and avoid confusion with other roads in the area containing “moore” in their names (Moorefield Boulevard, Claude Moore Drive, Midmoore Drive, and Grandmoore Street), the Board will consider renaming Mooreview Parkway to Ashburn Village Boulevard.
Moorefield Station Elementary School is the only property which address would change as a result of the proposed renaming. The estimated cost of the change is approximately $275,000, which would cover replacing several road signs along the corridor and reissuing voter cards for the Moorefield Station and Croson voting precincts, which use Moorefield Station Elementary School as their polling location. The voting precinct boundaries would remain unchanged; only the polling location’s address would change.
The original proposal can be found at Loudoun.gov/BroadRun, where residents can also share their thoughts with Supervisor Sylvia Glass.
| | | Broad Run District Transportation and Community Projects | |
This section contains updates on transportation, pedestrian, recreation, and community projects around the Broad Run District. To check on other projects in Loudoun County, or to view more specifics on major projects in the Broad Run District, view Loudoun's Capital Projects Status Webpage. | | | | |
Ashburn Lake Water Quality Project
No Change
This project involves the dredging and draining of Ashburn Lake, including the construction of a forebay dam, as part of the Ashburn Lake Quality Project. This project includes removing decades of accumulated sediment, restoring the shoreline, improving water quality, and creating a new native aquatic habitat. Work is currently underway and is taking place on weekdays from 7:00am to 4:00pm, and last through 2028. Residents can expect a lowering of the lake level, odor, construction staging on Ashburn Road, and noise due to the construction activityThe project will also include constructing an asphalt trail on the northern side of Beaverdam Run, underneath the Ashburn Road bridge.
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Ashburn Metro Station Area Safety Improvements Study
No Change
The Board has approved Supervisor Glass' initiative, directing county staff to study transportation safety on roads around the Ashburn Metro after a recent pedestrian fatality and delays with VDOT improvements. The goal of the study is to evaluate traffic speeding and other safety improvements to better protect pedestrians and all road users. As part of this, county staff will study all-way stops at the intersections of Croson Lane and Moorefield Boulevard, Croson Lane and Claude Moore Drive, and Claude Moore Drive and Old Ryan Road. The study's scope and funding allocation was approved at the Board's May 5th Business Meeting, which can be read here. Data collection is currently underway.
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Broad Run Toll House Trailhead
No Change
The Board of Supervisors has approved a stewardship management plan for the restoration of the historic Broad Run Toll House near Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) and Route 28 (Sully Road) to be restored to its near-original condition. The Toll House will be used as a trailhead for the Broad Run Stream Valley Park under the countywide Linear Parks and Trails Signature Project, which will build an 18-mile, looped outdoor recreational trail from the W&OD trail, to follow the Goose Creek, Potomac River, and Broad Run, before joining back with the W&OD Trail. Design work has begun for a pedestrian bridge over Beaverdam Run (Coordinates: 39°02'38.3"N 77°26'45.4"W), which will connect existing trails at Heron Overlook Park to the Loudoun Water property.
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Community Arts Center
This project provides for the construction of a county-owned community arts center in eastern Loudoun. The Board of Supervisors endorsed a "Scaled Performance and Visual Arts Facility", featuring a 900-seat multi-purpose performance hall, a 350-seat black box theater, art making spaces, and art display spaces. The Board allocated $500,000 to begin preliminary planning, design, and site assessments for later inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program. The total estimated cost for this project is around $181 million. At its November 16, 2026 meeting Joint Committee will discuss co-locating the facility with LCPS' Performing Arts School while maintaining the two as separate facilities. Residents can sign up here to share input. Information on the county's Comprehensive Arts Plan is at Loudoun.gov/Arts.
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Farmwell Road Corridor Improvements
This project provides for the design, land acquisition, and construction of intersection improvements along Farmwell Road from Smith Switch Road/Waxpool Road to Ashburn Road/Ashburn Farm Parkway, including crosswalks and turn lanes. This project also includes the installation of sidewalks and trails on both sides of Farmwell Road down the entire corridor. The Board will consider using eminent domain for unacquired land for the project on September 15. Information on the proposal is available here and speakers can sign up here.
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Intersection Improvements
No Change
Program Webpage (IIP)
- Ashburn Village Boulevard and Shellhorn Road: Additional Turn Lanes and Signal Modifications; In Design; Complete in 2027.
- Loudoun County Parkway and Dulles Greenway Eastbound Ramp: Traffic signal will be installed by the developer when warranted.
- Waxpool Road and Loudoun County Parkway: Additional turn lanes; Utility relocation; Complete in 2027.
- Shellhorn Road and Central Station Drive/Hartley Place: Median Changes; In Design; Complete in 2026.
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Route 7 Additional Eastbound Lane Widening from Loudoun County Parkway to Route 28
This project involves the construction of an additional travel lane along eastbound Route 7 between the Loudoun County Parkway entrance ramp and the Route 28 exit ramp, to eliminate the need to merge in and out of traffic between the two interchanges. This project remains in design phase, with construction expected to be completed in 2029, and a public comment period is currently underway. VDOT is also conducting a STARS study to assess potential safety improvements along Route 7 from the Leesburg Bypass (Route 7)/East Market interchange (Route 15) to the Algonkian Parkway/Atlantic Boulevard interchange. The county is also working with VDOT to install a message board on Route 7 between Ashburn Village Boulevard and Loudoun County Parkway as part the county's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Implementation Plan.
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Northern Virginia Science Center
No Change
This project involves the construction of a regional science center through a multi-party agreement. The Science Center will be built on a 5-acre site backing to the Broad Run at the Kincora development. The world-class interactive museum will feature hands-on labs, immersive galleries, a nature terrace overlooking protected parkland, and flexible learning spaces designed to inspire curiosity for visitors of all ages. Loudoun is contributing $19 million toward the $75 million project cost, with the remaining funding secured through a combination of state and private donations. A groundbreaking was held at the end of March 2025, marking a significant milestone in the project's development. Building construction and steel framing are underway along with road construction leading to the site as part of the overall Kincora development.
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Old Ashburn Improvements
No Change
In 2025, the Board approved Supervisor Glass' initiative to designate Old Ashburn as a historic village and include it in a project plan to develop a Small Area Plan. This plan will guide future land use and help preserve the area's historic character while identifying future needs. Other improvements include the construction of trails and sidewalks on Ashburn Road (east & west sides) from the W&OD Trail north to Gloucester Parkway, estimated for completion in 2029. Additional signs will also be installed at the W&OD Trail crossing to alert drivers to the crosswalk. As part of the FY Budget 2027, the Board also approved the widening of Partlow Road between Ashburn Road and Preddy Court, along with the construction of a sidewalk on the south side.
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Prentice Drive Extension
No Change
This project provides for the planning, design, and construction of a new segment of Prentice Drive in Ashburn from Loudoun County Parkway to Waxpool Road and Shellhorn Road. The roadway will be a four-lane roadway with turn lanes, on-street bike lanes, and sidewalks. Once completed, this project will serve as a critical transportation link, significantly improving connectivity to the Ashburn Metro Station and supporting ongoing development and increased travel demand in the surrounding area. The design phase has reached 100% completion, with land acquisition and utility relocation currently underway. Construction is estimated to reach substantial completion by the end of 2027.
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Sidewalks and Trails
No Change
Program Webpage
- Ashburn Village Boulevard from Tippecanoe Terrace to the W&OD Trail; Shared use path; In design; Complete in 2028.
- Belmont Ridge Road Pedestrian Bridge Over the Dulles Greenway;
- Claiborne Parkway from Broadlands Boulevard to Vestals Gap Drive; Shared use path; In design; Complete in 2028.
- Claude Moore Drive from Old Ryan Road to existing sidewalk east of Mooreview Parkway; Sidewalk and ramps; In design; Complete in 2028.
- Shellhorn Road from Blossom Hill Terrace to Ashburn Village Boulevard; Sidewalk and ramps; In design; Complete in 2028.
-VDOT Metro Sidewalks; In planning: Northbound Ashburn Village Boulevard from Ryan Bickel Field to Pipeline Plaza; Westbound Waxpool Road from Uunet Drive to Red Rum Drive; Eastbound Wynridge Drive/Claude Moore Drive from Millwick Terrace to Old Ryan Road; West Side of Loudoun County Parkway between the north and south entrances of Beaumeade Circle; Eastbound Shellhorn Road from Greenway Corporate Drive to Digital Loudoun Plaza
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Smith Switch Road Corridor Study
No Change
This project consisted on evaluating and recommending vehicular and pedestrian safety improvements along Smith Switch Road, extending from the Waxpool Road/Farmwell Road corridor to Gloucester Parkway. A key component of this project included the included the proposed construction of a grade-separated bridge crossing with the W&OD Trail, as well as coordination with other county sidewalk and trail projects to create a more continuous network. Also included as part of this project is to reconstruct the intersection at Hastings Drive by modifying lane configurations and installing median islands to calm traffic, discourage speeding, and improve pedestrians crossings. Project findings were endorsed by the Board of Supervisors in 2024. In addition, VDOT plans to construct a shared-use path along the west side of Smith Switch Road from the existing trail south of Stoneyrun Place to Ice Rink Plaza, while the county will build a connecting shared-use path from the existing trail north of Chilum Place to Gloucester Parkway, further enhancing pedestrian and bibycle connectivity in the area.
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Traffic Calming Requests
Ashburn Village: In early 2025, Supervisor Glass initiated a traffic calming study on Cheltenham Circle, Ladiesburg Place, Rainsboro Drive, and Tavern Drive in Ashburn Village. The study found no speeding above 32mph on any street, below the 35mph threshold for improvements. While speed humps cannot be implemented, "Watch for Children" signs may be installed at the entrances of Cheltenham Circle, Rainsboro Drive, and Tavern Drive upon formal request.
Moorefield Green: At the request of Supervisor Glass, the Board approved $41,200 in funding at its March 17th Business Meeting to support traffic calming measures in the Moorefield Green community. Funding will allow for the purchase and installation of two speed humps and related signs along Old Ryan Road from Ryan Road to Windsor Locks Square. This approval also comes as a result of community outreach and a traffic calming study that was initiated in 2023. Additional information can be found here.
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Waxpool Road Corridor Improvements
No Change
This project provides for the construction of sidewalk and trail missing links along Waxpool Road from Claiborne Parkway to Broadlands Boulevard, which are slated to be completed in 2028. A traffic signal at Ashburn Road (Public Hearing on July 13, 2026) along with a roundabout at Broadlands Boulevard will also be constructed. Utility relocation work will soon begin with construction expected to begin in May. A roadway widening and intersection improvement project at Waxpool Road and Loudoun County Parkway is underway, including new left and right turn lanes. This project is currently in the utility relocation phase. In 2024, Supervisor Glass initiated traffic studies on Auction Barn Drive, Cochrans Lock Drive, Iannis Spring Drive, Laurier Drive, and Waxpool Road between Truro Parish Drive and Belmont Ridge Road. Traffic calming measures were not recommended as speeding was not identified. Supervisor Glass is working to find other solutions.
| | | Broad Run District Land Use Projects | | |
This section contains updates on land use and development projects around the Broad Run District. To check on other projects in Loudoun County, or to view more specifics on major projects in the Broad Run District, visit Loudoun's Online Land Applications Map and follow the steps below.
- Click "View applications and submit comments"
- Check the box and then click outside the box
- Type, in the "Plan Name" search bar to the left, the application name (written in bold in the project summaries below)
- Click "Apply" in the left column of the filtered list
- Click "Submit Comment" on the left side of the screen
Application number acronym meanings (Loudoun.gov):
- LEGI: Legislative Land Use Application
- ZMOD: Zoning Modification
- ZMAP: Zoning Map Amendment
- ZCPA: Zoning Concept Plan Amendment
- SPEX: Special Exception
- SPMI: Minor Special Exception
- STMP: Site Plan Modification
- STPL: Site Plans
- CPMT: Commission Permit
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Ashburn Crossing Gas Station & Convenience Store
LEGI-2026-0009
No Change
A special exception application has been submitted to the county for a Dash In gas station, car wash, and convenience store at Gloucester Parkway and Ashburn Crossing Drive. The application is currently under review by county staff and will require approval from the Board of Supervisors before the proposed development can move forward. In addition to the special exception application, a sign development plan has also been submitted to install a main monument sign at the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Gloucester Parkway.
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Ashburn North Park & Ride
LEGI-2025-0037
No Change
This project involves the redevelopment of the former 4.86-acre Ashburn North Park and Ride lot (45151 Russell Branch Parkway)into a residential community consisting of 140 attainable housing units. The units are intended to serve households earning no more than 100% of the county's are median income, which is currently $154,700 for a household size of four. The development is designed to help address local housing affordability needs by providing workforce appropriate housing options. This application has not yet been scheduled to appear at a public hearing as it is still in the county staff reviewal process.
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Ashburn Station / Regency Property and Waxpool Crossing
ZMAP-2018-0010
ZMAP-2019-0020
No Change
Ashburn Station, at the southwest corner of Ashburn Village Boulevard and Waxpool Road, consists of 254 condo and apartment units. Waxpool Crossing, at the northwest corner of the Ashburn Village Boulevard and Waxpool Road intersection, consists of 384 multifamily units, including 44 attainable housing units. Construction is nearing completion with units internal to the community being finished.
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Ashburn Station Village
LEGI-2025-0042
This project consist of the construction of 50 residential units, including townhomes and condominiums, in the Ashburn District, while bordering the Broad Run District. The project area is divided into two sections, with one being the undeveloped land located at corner of the Ashburn Road and Waxpool Road intersection and the other section located across the street, west from Heritage Baptist Church. This project is currently still being reviewed by county staff and has not yet advanced to the legislative process.
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Broadlands Ashburn Metro
ZMAP-2016-0010
No Change
This project is on vacant land at the intersections of Moorefield Boulevard, Old Ryan Road, Ashburn Village Boulevard, and Mooreview Parkway. The application allows for the construction of 582 apartments; 420,000 square feet of office, retail, hotel space, inclusive of 250,000 square feet for educational space for George Mason University. Only the View at Broadlands attainable housing building is constructed.
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Broadlands Boulevard Residential Rezoning
LEGI-2026-0017
No Change
This project is being proposed on vacant land at the intersection of Belmont Ridge Road and Broadlands Boulevard. The developer is proposing to build 288 residential units, consisting of a mix of townhomes, triplexes, condominiums, and apartments. The project is still in the early stages of county planning and zoning staff review, with opportunities for public input once staff review is complete.
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Broadlands CyrusOne
STPL-2023-0041
No Change
This project entails the construction of a 1 million square foot data center on 50 acres of vacant land located between Belmont Ridge Road, Broadlands Boulevard, Education Court, and the Dulles Greenway. This by-right data center did not need Board of Supervisors approval, as the property’s current office park zoning allows for its construction. Supervisor Glass has been working with CyrusOne and the Broadlands HOA to discuss landscaping and architectural enhancements in an attempt to make the data center blend in with the surrounding community.
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Broadlands Section 104
LEGI-2023-0024
No Change
This project, on land at the northwest corner of the Broadlands Boulevard and Van Metre Drive intersection, consists of the construction of 45 townhouse units, 27 condo units, and 64 apartment units, for a total of 136 residential housing units. Thirty of the housing units will be attainable housing units available to households making less than 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The developer will also install sidewalks throughout the development to connect to the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center.
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Commonwealth Center
LEGI-2024-0016
ZMAP-2020-0013
LEGI-2023-0041
Commonwealth Center Motor Club is a special exception application to build an exhibition facility and restaurant on the vacant land to the east of XCAL. This application was approved at the Board of Supervisors' January 14th Public Hearing. Commonwealth Residential North was approved in 2022 and consists of 222 condo and 285 apartment units located on the southeast corner of Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) and Loudoun County Parkway. Site grading is underway. Commonwealth Residential South was approved in 2023 and consists of 118 attainable apartment units in a building located behind Silver Diner. A groundbreaking was held in September 2026.
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Crested Quail Drive Homes
EPLAN-2024-0070
No Change
This project consists of constructing eight single family homes on the lots of 22024 and 22034 Crested Quail Drive. The homes are allowed "by-right" under the current one housing unit per acre zoning and do not require Board of Supervisors approval to be built. The homes will be similar in size to those in the surrounding Belle Terra community. The site plan is currently being reviewed by the Department of Building and Development for permitting and zoning ordinance compliance. A construction timeline is not known at this time. The two existing homes on site will be demolished, but the plan presented calls to keep the wooden barn in place.
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Data Center Projects
No Change
Projects Webpage
- Cloud HQ at 22235 Loudoun County Parkway; Under Construction
- Dulles Berry (ZCPA-2020-0009) at 22200 Loudoun County Parkway; Under Construction
- Equinix Ashburn East (LEGI-2024-0047) at 22165 Beaumeade Circle; In Planning Staff Review
- Equinix Ashburn North (LEGI-2025-0027) at 44690 Performance Circle; In Planning Staff Review
- Filigree Court at 21780 Filigree Court; Under Construction
- Red Rum Drive (21735 Red Rum Drive; Under Construction
- Beaumeade Circle (21641 Beaumeade Cir Ste 311, Ashburn, VA 20147); In Design
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Dominion Energy Powerlines
and Substations
No Change
Projects Webpage
- Ashburn North Substation (LEGI-2025-0033) at 44941 Performance Circle, Ashburn; In Planning Staff Review
- Aspen to Golden Powerlines along Route 7 from Belmont Ridge Road, then along Loudoun County Parkway to the W&OD Trail; Construction Begins in 2026
- Fractus and Lenticular Substations (LEGI-2026-0012); South of Waxpool Road and west of Red Rum Drive; Under Planning Commission Review
- Golden to Mars Powerlines (PUR-2025-00056) through southeastern Ashburn; Approved by the SCC for Route 3A
- Nimbus Substation (STPL-2021-0045) at 44621 Waxpool Road; Under Construction
- NIVO Substation (ZRTD-2021-0010) at 21362 Smith Switch Road; Under Construction
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Kehrs Corner
PLAT-2024-0349
No Change
This project involves the development of three single family lots at 43785 and 43789 Jenkins Lane in Ashburn. These homes are allowed "by-right" under the existing zoning, meaning they do not require Board of Supervisors approval to be built. Instead, the project will proceed through the county's standard administrative review process. Construction may begin once the developer has completed all required regulatory steps, such as site plan review, building permits, and other regulatory checks through the county's regular process. Deconstruction of the existing buildings has begun, marking the initial phase of site preparation.
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Kincora
ZMAP-2018-0014
LEGI-2025-0043
The Kincora project, at the southwest corner of the Route 7/Route 28 interchange, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2021 and includes 2,400 housing units, over 2 million square feet of non-residential uses, and approval of the two museums (NMISO and NVSC). Construction of new condos and the first commercial street are currently underway. A special exception for a self-storage facility off of Russell Branch Parkway will appear at the Board's December 9th Public Hearing, and a new "Firehouse" substation along Russell Branch Parkway is in the staff review process as part of the BECO to Firehouse project.
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Loudoun Station and
Gramercy District
ZMAP-2002-0005
No Change
This project is on land south west of Shellhorn Road, and southeast of Ashburn Metro Drive, near the Ashburn Metro Station. Approved by the Board of Supeervisors in 2003, Loudoun Station is planned to include up to 1,159 multi-family residential units and approximately 165,00 square feet of retail space, to be delivered across three phases. Gramercy District is the vacant parcel closest to the Metro Station stairs and does not have any near-term development plans. Loudoun Station, closer to Shellhorn Road, continues to build in phases.
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Moorefield Station
ZMAP-2001-0003
LEGI-2024-0073
No Change
This project, approved by the Board of Supervisors in December 2002, permits up to 6,000 residential units and up to 9,750,000 square feet of non-residential uses on land between the Dulles Greenway, Old Ryan Road, and Loudoun County Parkway. The next phase of development will be known as Southmoore, with the Aventon apartment building being the first building of that phase. A Dash In gas station proposal at Loudoun County Parkway remains under staff review. Sign development plans are also in progress for Metro Walk and Moorefield Station, including a proposal for extended illumination hours.
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One Loudoun
ZCPA-2021-0002
LEGI-2025-0062
No Change
This project allows for an additional 1,745 multi-family residential units in the currently undeveloped sections of One Loudoun south of Route 7 and west of Loudoun County Parkway, and removes 785,000 square feet of non-residential uses. The application was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2022. The developer will also build two more blocks of retail along Exchange street in addition to improved pedestrian and vehicle access into One Loudoun from Atwater Drive. Separately, Livewell Animal Hospital has submitted a special exception application to establish a facility within One Loudoun, which is currently under staff review.
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Quantum Park
LEGI-2023-0097
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 the Quantum Park Campus (22001 Loudoun County Parkway) by relocating the stormwater underground. The developer has also requested a zoning modification to allow the buildings to reach the maximum 100 feet without an additional setback from Loudoun County Parkway. This application will appear at the Board of Supervisors' October 20th business meeting for a final vote of approval or denial.
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Silver District West
ZMAP-2013-0006
No Change
This project was approved by the Board of Supervisors in March 2019 as a rezoning from industrial and office park to transit center. The development is in both the Broad Run and Sterling Districts, with the portion in Broad Run located at the western corner of the Dulles Greenway and Loudoun County Parkway interchange. The development has approval to construct up to 3,706 residences and over 1 million square feet of non-residential space in an urban, transit-oriented environment. A series of road improvements will be built through this project.
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Shops at Moorefield Station and Oslo Moorefield Residential
LEGI-2024-0025
No Change
This application consists of a request to rezone 15 acres of land from commercial to residential to construct 190 back-to-back condo units at the shopping center of the now-closed Harris Teeter on the southwest corner of Mooreview Parkway and Old Ryan Road. The application is still in the Planning and Zoning staff review stage and has not been scheduled to appear at a Public Hearing. A restaurant and gas station are also being built near the corner of Loudoun County Parkway and Ryan Road.
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Telos Data Center
STPL-2023-0007
The 25-acre Telos headquarters site at the northern end of Ashburn Road was sold by the company and is currently being leased back. The property is planned to be redeveloped as a data center and a power substation. The parcel is zoned industrial, which allows for the data center to be built by-right (without Board of Supervisors input) because the data center plan was submitted and approved before the Board of Supervisors required all data centers to receive a Special Exception (SPEX) approval.
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Tillett's View
LEGI-2023-0031
No Change
This project, approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2024, is on vacant land southeast of Waxpool Elementary School and surrounding the area near the old Tillett's Auction Barn site at Black Angus Drive. The project consists of constructing up to 101 single family units and 199 townhouse units, for a total of 300 units, along with a pool house, community amenities, and sidewalks in the area. Tree clearing has completed with site preparation underway. Supervisor Glass has begun working with VDOT to address traffic related concerns along Auction Barn Drive, Cochrans Lock Drive, Iannis Spring Drive, Laurier Drive, and Waxpool Road.
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