Stop the data center development in Ashburn Village

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The Issue

The residents of Ashburn Village, along with neighboring communities, are deeply concerned and are opposed to the proposed construction of a data center at the intersection of Russell Branch Parkway and Ashburn Village Boulevard. We believe that this development poses significant threats to our quality of life, local environment, and community well-being.

We strongly believe this proposed location is inappropriate and incompatible with the surrounding community. This project would place industrial-scale infrastructure in the middle of established residential neighborhoods, near schools, parks, trails, wildlife habitats, and thousands of residents who chose Ashburn Village, Ashbrook, Waltonwood, Courts & Ridges and more as their home because of its quality of life and community-oriented design.

 

Ashburn Village is not an isolated commercial corridor. It is one of Loudoun County’s most established residential communities, home to tens of thousands of residents, families, children, and longtime homeowners. This proposal would surround neighborhoods and schools with massive industrial buildings, continuous mechanical noise, electrical infrastructure, increased truck traffic, security lighting, and long-term environmental impacts.

 

One of the biggest concerns residents have is the noise. Data centers operate 24 hours a day and rely on extensive cooling systems, generators, transformers, and mechanical equipment that create continuous background noise. Even when noise levels technically meet regulations, the constant hum can dramatically impact nearby homes, outdoor recreation, schools, and overall quality of life. Residents should not have to live, sleep, study, or enjoy their backyards next to industrial-scale operations.

 

Another major concern is the impact on property values. Families invest heavily in homes within our area because of the community amenities, walkability, schools, trails, lakes, and residential atmosphere. Many homeowners did not purchase homes expecting to live near large-scale data center campuses and electrical substations. Numerous studies and growing market concerns across Northern Virginia indicate that proximity to industrial data center infrastructure can negatively affect buyer perception, marketability, and long-term property values. Even the perception of noise, visual impacts, transmission infrastructure, and future expansion can discourage potential buyers.

 

This proposal also raises serious concerns regarding:

  • Increased strain on Loudoun County’s already stressed power infrastructure
  • Potential future transmission lines and utility expansion
  • Environmental and wildlife disruption
  • Loss of remaining undeveloped land that could serve more community-oriented purposes
  • Traffic and construction impacts lasting years

The residents of our community are vehemently opposed to the proposed data centers.

The Decision Makers

Loudoun County Board
5 Members
1 Responded
Michael Turner
Loudoun County Board - Ashburn County
I introduced a motion which passed on March 18, 2025 to end all “by right” data center construction in Loudoun County. All data centers, except for 25 that were “grandfathered,” now must obtain Board of Supervisors approval. I support the motion to end “grandfathering” if it can be done legally and without the strong likelihood of losing a billion-dollar lawsuit. Regarding power lines, the Board of Supervisors has no approval authority whatever over power line placement and construction. That is determined entirely by Dominion Energy and the State Corporation Commission. Michael R. Turner Vice Chair, Ashburn District Supervisor Board of Supervisors [Note: The Change.org Civic Engagement Team reaches out to decision makers to let them know about petitions in their community and to help facilitate engagement with supporters. The above was an email response we received regarding this petition.]
Matthew Letourneau
Loudoun County Board - Dulles District
Sylvia Glass
Loudoun County Board - Broad Run District
Phyllis Randall
Loudoun County Board Chair

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