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$1 billion data center campus moves forward in Pittsylvania
With more than 70% of global internet traffic flowing through Virginia data centers — mostly in Loudoun County — the commonwealth is the world’s undisputed data center capital. And Tom Gallagher’s development group wants Pittsylvania County to claim a stake in that action. Gallagher represents Anchorstone Advisors SOVA, the developer planning to build a potential […]
Culpeper tech zone attracts data centers
A Dallas-based developer seeking to build its fourth data center campus in Virginia had a problem. Finding sites large enough was getting difficult in Northern Virginia, where DataBank has two locations in Ashburn’s Data Center Alley and one in McLean. “Virginia is still a solid data center market,” says DataBank Chief Operating Officer Joe Minarik. […]
QTS finishes $137M purchase of rezoned Henrico tech park land
QTS Data Centers has secured ownership of all 622 acres of the recently rezoned site for the White Oak Technology Park II project in Henrico County’s Sandston area for approximately $137 million. On June 28, a limited liability company belonging to QTS bought the remaining portion of the site that it hadn’t yet acquired — […]
Danville considers new rules for short-term rentals
Amid a boom in local short-term residential rentals like Airbnbs, Danville officials are examining ways to regulate the practice. Caesars Entertainment opened its temporary Danville Casino in May, drawing some area visitors. Additional factors driving short-term rentals, speculates Danville City Manager Ken Larking, may include construction on local projects such as the $100 million White [&hellip[...]
Parking repeal gives developers space
Opening a small business is never easy, but for many Richmond entrepreneurs, the city‘s previous minimum parking requirements added extra hassle. Two years ago, when restaurant Africanne on Main relocated from its longtime downtown location to a spot near Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park Campus, city parking regulations stalled the move for weeks, recalls co-owner [&helli[...]
Arlington residents sue over ‘missing middle’ zoning
Ten Arlington County residents filed a lawsuit against the county in April that claims Arlington’s new “missing middle” zoning ordinance was passed in March without proper notice and violates Virginia law. “Missing middle” refers to the range of options that fall between affordable housing and single-family homes, including duplexes and other higher-density residences. On March [&hel[...]
Pentagon City plan aims for higher density
A major study that will shape the future of Pentagon City is entering its final stages. The Arlington County urban village has grown from empty fields and warehouses in the 1950s to become one of the Washington, D.C., area’s busiest neighborhoods. With construction plans now under community review for Amazon.com Inc.’s HQ2, Pentagon City is […]
2021 REAL ESTATE/LAND USE LAW Q&A
Cartwright R. “Cart” Reilly Williams Mullen, Virginia Beach Title: Partner Other legal specialties: Banking and financial services Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; law degree, The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America Spouse: Craig Reilly Children: Three sons: Simmons, 7; Barton, 6; and Ward, 1 First job […]
Arlington County names new planning director
Arlington County has promoted Anthony Fusarelli Jr., a 15-year veteran planning employee, to planning director effective in early June, the county announced May 6. Fusarelli started as a principal planner with the county in 2006. Most recently he served as assistant director of the county Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development. Fusarelli was chosen […]
