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Wythe’s lack of zoning eases way for data center plan
Wythe County is one of just a handful of Virginia’s 95 counties without a countywide zoning system. That’s why the Wythe Board of Supervisors didn’t have to hold a public hearing to approve Purcellville-based Solis Arx’s plan to build an artificial intelligence data center campus expected to cost more than $1 billion at Progress Park, […]
Tract planning 872-acre data center campus in Goochland
Denver-based data center developer Tract has proposed a 900-megawatt data center campus in eastern Goochland County.
Stafford supervisors approve Buc-ee’s travel center off I-95
Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 early Wednesday morning to approve a rezoning and permit for a Buc-ee’s travel center.
Stafford planners recommend approval for Buc-ee’s location
The Stafford County Planning Commission voted 7-3 to recommend approving a rezoning and conditional use permit for Buc-ee's.
Goochland supervisors OK $250K to fight lawsuit over potential data centers
Goochland County shifts $250K to hire outside counsel as it faces a lawsuit challenging a technology overlay district near Route 288.
Hanover’s Route 33 plan sets up industrial zone
Hanover County’s new Route 33 Gateway Small Area Plan is already attracting the attention of data center developers. Data centers are among the preferred industrial and commercial users under the county’s long-range vision for the U.S. Route 33 corridor between the Henrico County line and Winns Church Road. Hanover’s board of supervisors adopted the plan […]
Developer withdraws Hanover data center campus proposal
Developer HHHunt withdrew its application for a 10-building data center campus in Hanover County.
Local leaders shape solar’s future
With federal support shrinking, Virginia’s solar future depends on local boards, zoning decisions and early community engagement.
Stafford delays voting on proposed Buc-ee’s
Stafford County Planning Commission delays vote on a 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s as residents raise traffic and safety concerns.
Chesterfield zoning update moves forward
Chesterfield County advances ZOMod, its zoning overhaul aligning rules with growth goals. Final vote set Sept. 17 after public hearing.
Amazon cancels data center in Louisa County
Amazon Web Services has withdrawn its application to build a data center campus in Louisa County, following backlash from county residents.
Chesapeake approves 130+ condo development
Chesapeake City Council last week approved a rezoning request that will allow for the construction of up to 137 condo-style units.
