August 2024 Newsletter | Friday, July 26, 2024 | |
Dear Broad Run Friends and Neighbors,
I hope everyone is having a pleasant summer, enjoying the weather, but also avoiding the excessive heat we have been experiencing. Due to that excessive heat in July and minimal rain this season, Loudoun County is in extreme drought conditions. While there are no restrictions in place and there is no threat to drinking water, please consider taking steps to reduce your water usage by following suggestions in the newsletter below along with other summer weather tips.
In July, I was pleased to welcome Freedom Mobility to the Broad Run District. Freedom Mobility Solutions is a wheelchair and mobility equipment rental and retail store that offers ramps, stairlifts, scooters, and much more. For additional information, visit: FreedomMobilitySolutions.com. I also participated in the ribbon cutting for Muse Paint Bar at One Loudoun. Muse Paint Bar is a place where participants can attend private or public painting events while enjoying delicious food and drink. To find out more, visit: MusePaintBar.com/events/ashburn-paint-bar. Join me in welcoming Freedom Mobility Solutions and Muse Paint Bar to the community!
Earlier this month I also attended the National Association of Counties' (NACo) Annual Conference. The NACo conference brings county officials from across the nation to discuss policy, education, and other opportunities to help improve our residents’ lives and county government efficiency. Out of the several sessions I attended, I joined one discussion on how counties can leverage cultural assets to drive tourism and enhance conditions for economic development. This was a great educational session in learning how other counties are promoting their culture and history to increase tourism and will be helpful as I continue to look for other ways to diversify Loudoun’s economy and expand our access to the arts. I also had the opportunity to visit the Tampa Museum of Art and to learn about some of their educational opportunities, such as their summer art camps for children. Educational art workshops and programs would be a great addition for the future Eastern Loudoun Community Arts Center, which is why my initiative to build the facility aims to include classrooms and other learning spaces that would enhance Loudoun’s cultural education. I also attended the NACo Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee meeting, of which I am a member, where we discussed several topics, including how to best deliver human services during natural disasters and how to power healthy SNAP purchases with innovative technology.
The Claiborne Parkway Cell Tower Special Exception application is scheduled to appear at the Planning Commission's July 30th Public Hearing. The public hearing will take place at 6:000pm in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government Center (1 Harrison Street SE, Leesburg 20177). More information on the application can be found in the land use section below. Information on the meeting and how to sign up to speak can be found at Loudoun.gov/Meetings. Information on the cell tower proposal is available at BelmontROWWireless.com.
Dominion Energy has also announced plans for another power lines project from a substation off Old Ox Road near the airport, up either the Broad Run or Loudoun County Parkway, to a substation near Pacific Boulevard and Waxpool Road. Information on the project and upcoming community meetings can be found at DominionEnergy.com/NOVA and in the power lines section of the newsletter below.
As always, I am available to answer any questions or help with any matters affecting the Broad Run District.
Sincerely,
Sylvia
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Drought Conditions Affecting Loudoun County and the Region | |
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Loudoun County officials encourage residents to be aware of the drought conditions affecting Loudoun County, the Commonwealth and the region. The combination of a lack of precipitation and excessive heat has resulted in rapid intensification of drought conditions.
Current Drought Conditions:
The National Integrated Drought Information System classifies most of Loudoun County as experiencing an extreme drought. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a drought warning advisory that includes Loudoun and several other counties in the state.
Loudoun Water:
Loudoun Water reports that for water providers on the Potomac River, upstream storage reservoirs are full and there is no current threat to drinking water supplies. There are no voluntary or mandatory water restrictions in place in the region for residents who rely on the Potomac River as the source of their water. Regional water suppliers are monitoring and coordinating water supply data.
Water Conservation and Drought Monitoring:
DEQ’s Virginia Drought Monitoring Task Force monitors drought conditions and makes recommendations. Officials indicate voluntary steps can be taken now by Loudoun residents to help slow the impact of the drought conditions.
Loudoun Water, which provides water and wastewater services to more than 80,000 households in Loudoun County, also encourages wise water use at all times, not only during periods of drought.
Loudoun residents may consider the following steps:
- Begin voluntary water conservation, such as suspending lawn irrigation.
- Check for leaks in faucets and outside spigots.
- Fix toilet leaks.
- Run dishwashers with a full load. If doing dishes by hand, turn off the faucet while scrubbing.
- Shorten your showers or use less bath water.
- Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth.
- Use drought-resistant plants in your yard.
For more information about how our region responds to drought, review the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Regional Water Supply and Drought Awareness Response Plan Overview (PDF).
Current Hydrological Conditions:
The Loudoun County website provides links to current hydrological conditions in Loudoun, including precipitation, groundwater and streamflow data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Geological Survey. Visit Loudoun.gov/WaterData for more information.
Resources for More Information:
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Loudoun County Government Updates | |
Animal Services Updates and Announcements | |
A black bear has been spotted for the last several days in the Broadlands and Ashburn Village areas of Broad Run. This happens when bears have access to food such as on trash day, following neighborhood cookouts, or find a neighborhood full of bird feeders. Nothing has been reported as abnormal with the bear in question, and it will likely stick around for a few days before moving on to a more wild area. While it is an unexpected sight to see a bear in a suburban area, the bear is more afraid of people that one might think. Loudoun County Animal Services encourages residents to keep trash cans in garages when not on pickup day, not fill birdfeeders in the summer months, and never feed or encourage interactions with wild mammals, including bears.
Now through next Wednesday, July 31st, Animal Services is waiving all cat adoption fees. The Loudoun County Animal Shelter’s adoption hours are 11:00am to 5:30pm, Monday through Sunday. Those interested in adopting are strongly encouraged to arrive by 5:00pm to allow time for adoption counseling and paperwork. To view available cats and other pets, visit: Loudoun.gov/534/Available-Pets.
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Weather Tips and Information | |
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. In addition to avoid being outside for long periods of time, Loudoun County officials remind residents to take other precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses and to stay safe from severe thunderstorms. More information about staying safe in excessive heat is online at Loudoun.gov/Heat.
Whether it’s thunderstorms, strong winds, or tornadoes, know about severe weather safety. Information on storm safety can be found here: Loudoun.gov/762/Thunderstorms.
Clean Air Partners is offering several tips how to improve the functionality and efficiency of household appliances and tips to reduce water usage. These simple, everyday actions can help keep our air clean. For more information, visit: CleanAirPartners.net.
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Health Department Services and Annoucements | |
Did you know the Loudoun County Health Department offers a variety of patient care services? Learn more about their services here: Loudoun.gov/1278/Patient-Care-Services.
The Health Department offers dental services, including dental referrals, oral cancer screenings, information on dental health techniques, and emergency care to those who meet eligibility requirements. For more information on dental health services, call 703-771-5831 or visit: Loudoun.gov/1544/Dental-Health.
The Health Department can also help coordinate free prenatal and postnatal care for pregnant women who meet income eligibility requirements. Services include physical exams, laboratory tests, teaching, and counseling. For more information on family planning and maternity care, call 703-777-0236 or visit: Loudoun.gov/1551/Family-Planning-Maternity-Care.
Whether at the pool, lake, or beach, the Health Department reminds you to remain vigilant with children around bodies of water. Drowning happens fast.
Avoid the back-to-school immunization rush! Get your child vaccinated now by scheduling an appointment with the Health Department’s immunization services. For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit: Loudoun.gov/1561/Immunizations.
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Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is July 27 in Lovettsville | The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at Lovettsville Elementary School, 49 South Loudoun St, in Lovettsville. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free of charge. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County Publishes 2024 Apartment Guide and Map | Loudoun County has released the 2024 Loudoun County Apartment Guide and a companion online map. The guide includes information about both market rate and affordable rental options in Loudoun County. The online map is a searchable directory of the communities contained in the guide. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Story | The Loudoun County Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Story, which highlights county programs and spotlights some of the ways the county puts tax dollars to work, is online at Loudoun.gov/BudgetStory. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun’s Unspent ARPA Funds Reallocated; $1.5M Going to Rental Assistance | During its July 16, 2024, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors authorized the reallocation of more than $2.2 million in funds from the county’s share of the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. ARPA funds are intended to financially support the Loudoun community in recovering from the negative impacts of COVID-19. The money has been reallocated as follows: Read More. | | | |
Loudoun Joint Architectural Review Board Seeks Nominations for Community Blue Ribbon Award | The Loudoun County Joint Architectural Review Board is seeking nominations for its Community Blue Ribbon Award, which recognizes historic preservation and restoration projects in the county. Read More. | | | |
Moving Over Protects Drivers and Highway Workers | The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert and take precautions, including slowing down and moving over to prevent crashes, during one of the deadliest times of the year for drivers and pedestrians. Read More. | | | |
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) Offers Free Home and Business Security Surveys | As part of this service, a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) trained deputy will come to your home or business and conduct a free security survey. CPTED strategies aim to reduce victimization, deter offender decisions that precede criminal acts, and build a sense of community among inhabitants so they can gain territorial control of areas, reduce crime, and minimize fear of crime. To schedule a CPTED Survey, contact the LCSO Crime Prevention Unit via Loudoun.gov/4599/Security-Survey-Services. | | | |
Shape the future of transit in Metropolitan Washington – Take the DMVMoves Survey!
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The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) have launched DMVMoves, a new joint initiative to develop a unified vision for transit service in the region. To support this initiative and inform this vision, COG and WMATA are conducting a survey to understand residents’ needs and desires about the future of public transportation in the region.
In this 10-minute survey, we want to hear about your experiences using transportation in the Metropolitan Washington area. Your feedback will help us better understand and identify ways to improve transportation in your community.
As a thank you for participating, adult participants (age 18+) who complete the survey can share their name and contact information for a chance to win one of ten $100 gift cards.
Please share your feedback by August 4: https://bit.ly/DMVMoves2024-E.
ICF and PRR have been hired to conduct this research. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact research@prrbiz.com.
To learn more about DMVMoves, visit dmvmoves.org.
We value your feedback – thank you!
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Community Organization Updates | |
Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department | |
Volunteer Interest Meeting: Gear up and join the action! (Admins needed too!). Free training, Uniforms & Personal Protective Gear Provided; Benefits: tax savings, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, free training and more. Visit joinavfrd.com for further details.
Save the Date: Broadlands Rotary 9-Hole Golf Tournament Fundraiser; Tuesday, September 24th.
Save the Date: Open House; Saturday, October 5th, 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
Volunteering: Come be part of our long-standing tradition of Neighbors Helping Neighbors: ashburnfirerescue.org/volunteer/volunteer-form.
Founders Hall, located at the Ashburn Fire Department: Looking for a unique venue for any type of event? We have the perfect place for birthday parties, wedding receptions, meetings, and more. Founders Hall is 3,600 square feet and has a maximum capacity of 200 people. Special rates are available for kids' birthday parties and events held by non-profit organizations. For more information or to book a reservation go to: founders-hall.com.
AVFRD is a non-profit 501c(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. Donations can be made online at ashburnfirerescue.org/support-us or mailed to Ashburn Fire & Rescue Department, 20688 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or at AshburnFireRescue.org for updates on all our activities and future events.
Smoke Alarm Assessments: For more details go to Loudoun.gov/819/Smoke-Alarms.
Prevention & Life Saving Resources: see link to educate yourself and your family: Loudoun.gov/797/Fire-Prevention-Safety.
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Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) | |
Upcoming Events:
Announcements:
Upcoming Events:
The Wild Plants We Need for the Future of Agriculture
VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Virtual Lecture Series
Learn more about the connection between crops, wild plants, and weeds and how conserving crops' wild relatives is essential to the future of food production. Ethnobotanist Nan McCarry will lead this month's lecture and share more about her conservation work in Loudoun County.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 • 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Attend Virtual Event • Password: LCPL
Twilight Grower Meeting: Rouge River Farms
This event will focus on large-scale sweet corn and green bean production. Specialist Tom Kuhar, Vegetable Entomologist, and/or Virginia Tech entomology graduate students will be presenting.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 • 5:00 p.m. • Rouge River Farms, 310 Red Banks Rd, Mt Jackson, VA • Learn More
Announcements:
USDA Small Business Grant Opportunity Open Until 9/17/24
USDA Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Programs are currently accepting Phase I grant applications until Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Visit the SBIR/STTR Programs website for application instructions and more information.
The USDA SBIR/STTR Programs support small businesses in the creation of innovative, disruptive technologies and products. Program areas being considered for Phase I funding include Plant Production and Protection, Animal Production and Protection, Conservation of Natural Resources, Food Science and Nutrition, and Small and Mid-size Farms.
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Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC) | |
As part of our ongoing initiative to ensure and strengthen the infrastructure of our democratic process, the JCRC is hosting a webinar - 2:00pm July 31 - highlighting the importance of poll workers and providing practical information about how to become a poll worker and what to expect from the experience.
Help JCRC Power the Polls | Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (jcouncil.org)
It takes an army of volunteers to make sure elections run smoothly. The Jewish community is stepping up to recruit more poll workers. Find out how you can volunteer this election season at a polling place near you.
No experience is necessary. It’s a great way for high schoolers to earn community service hours, while supporting our democracy.
Local elections officials will talk about what’s involved in being a poll worker, training sessions, compensation and other information. We’ll also have a representative from Power the Polls discuss their effort to recruit the next generation of poll workers to ensure safe and fair elections for all voters.
Webinar Registration - Zoom
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released their list of roads that will be resurfaced in 2024. The exact dates for the road work are unknown at this time, as it is dependent on weather and contractor schedules. Resurfacing projects can last from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size of the project. View VDOT’s repaving map here. Additional information on VDOT’s paving program is also available at: Vdot.virginia.gov/projects/northern-virginia-district/northern-virginia-paving-program.
Broad Run Roads with Repaving Underway:
- Ashburn Village Boulevard from Farmwell Road to Waxpool Road.
- Claiborne Parkway from Ravenglass Drive to Ridgeway Drive/Wynridge Drive
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Sawgrass Place
Broad Run Roads Scheduled for Repaving:
- Ashburn Road from Gloucester Parkway to Farmwell Road/Ashburn Farm Parkway
- Claiborne Parkway from Waxpool Road to Ashburn Farm Parkway.
- Russell Branch Parkway from Loudoun County Parkway to George Washington Boulevard/Waverly Court.
Broad Run Roads with Resealing Underway:
- Belle Terra Drive from Lago Stella Place to southern cul-de-sac
- Capri Place
- Colton Grass Way
- Dolomite Hills Drive
- Gloucester Parkway from Claiborne Parkway to Winola Terrace/Tillman Terrace
- La Riva Drive
- Loudoun County Parkway from southern Beaumeade Circle to Shellhorn Road
- Pocosin Court
- Terra Rosa Place
- Val Aosta Drive
- Via Veneto Way
- Vino Rosso Court
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Broad Run District Land Use Projects | |
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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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Ashbrook Building 11
ZCPA-2021-0006
No Change
This project, consists of building a flex-industrial building in the existing parking lot located behind the building at 20098 Ashbrook Place in Ashburn. The flex-industrial building was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2022. Building construction will not begin for several months and will be maintained by Merritt Properties as part of their Ashbrook office complex. Sidewalks on Ashbrook Place to Atwater Drive will be built as part of this project.
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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. Site grading is underway and will be maintained by St. Johns Properties as part of their Ashburn Crossing office complex. A trail will be built along Gloucester Parkway.
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Ashburn Station / Regency Property
ZMAP-2018-0010
No Change
This project, at the southwest corner of Ashburn Village Boulevard and Waxpool Road, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2019 as a rezoning for up to 254 residential units will be built. The developer installed a series of sidewalks and trails to connect the area to the Metro station, and dedicating around 70 acres of parkland to the County. Building construction is underway and will continue for several months, and units are being occupied.
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Belmont Chase, Regency at
ZMAP-2013-0003
No Change
This project, on land in between Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn Road, and Russell Branch Parkway, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2018, and allows for the construction of 105 age-restricted townhomes and 33,000 square feet of retail space. The construction of the age-restricted townhomes is almost complete. The retail space has yet to begin construction. Uses allowed in the retail space are those usues that are seen in strip malls and retrail centers around the county.
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Broadlands Ashburn Metro
ZMAP-2016-0010
No Change
This project, on land between Demott Drive, the Dulles Greenway, Waxpool Road, and Old Ryan Road, was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2019. 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. The attainable housing building at Demott Drive and Mooreview Parkway held its ribbon cutting earlier in May. Leasing at that View at Broadlands apartment building is open.
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Broadlands CyrusOne
STPL-2023-0041
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 as best as it possibly can.
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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. The application was approved by the Board in December 2023. 30 of the housing units will be attainable housing units available to households making less than 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The Area Median Income for Loudoun County for a household of four is $154,700. The developer will also install sidewalks throughout the development to connect to the future 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 is currently in the Planning and Zoning staff review stage and has not been scheduled for a 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.
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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 Energy has submitted an application to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC, PUR-2024-00032) to construct powerlines down the southern side of Route 7 from Belmont Ridge Road to Loudoun County Parkway, in addition to a new project to run powerlines up Loudoun County Parkway or the Broad Run to Waxpool Road from Old Ox Road. Community meeting information on the new project can be found here: DominionEnergy.com/NOVA. Dominion is also constructing powerlines near Kincora that cross Route 28 to reach a new substation by Dulles Town Center, with information here. The NIVO substation is also being built on Smith Switch Road.
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Kincora Village Center
LEGI-2023-0099
ZMAP-2018-0014
No Change
This application is for a special exception to build a car wash next to the Wawa located at the northeast corner of Russell Branch Parkway and Gloucester Parkway. The application is in the Planning and Zoning staff review stage and has not been scheduled for a Public Hearing. 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).
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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. The project is divided into two sections. Loudoun Station is the portion closest to Shellhorn Road and is currently under development. 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 parcels closest to the Metro Station. The developers of do not have immediate plans to develop the site.
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Milestone Tower Claiborne Interchange
LEGI-2023-0093
This application proposes to construct a cellphone tower in the southeast corner of the Claiborne Parkway and Route 7 interchange. The tower would be located within the VDOT right-of-way and inside of the interchange cloverleaf. The application is scheduled to appear at the Planning Commission's July 30th Public Hearing for resident comment (sign up to speak) before going to the Board of Supervisors for a final vote of approval or denial. More information on the project can be found at BelmontROWWireless.com. The Board of Supervisors cannot take health concerns regarding cell towers into consideration when making a land use decision.
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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, near the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Claude Moore Drive. A gas station near that intersection has also been proposed, but no formal application has been filed.
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One Loudoun 2021
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.
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Quantum Park
LEGI-2023-0097
No Change
This application seeks to allow for the construction of data centers and a power substation in place of the two stormwater management ponds currently located in front of 22001 Loudoun County Parkway in Ashburn by relocating the stormwater management ponds 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. This application is still being reviewed by county staff.
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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-2023-0013
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. The project will also contain a pool house with community amenities along with historic signage and trails/sidewalks in the area.
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Waxpool Crossing
ZMAP-2019-0020
No Change
This project, at the northwest corner of Ashburn Village Boulevard and Waxpool Road, was approved by the Broad of Supervisors in 2021 as a rezoning from a church property to residential. The developer will build 384 multifamily units, including 44 attainable housing units. Site work and street construction is underway along with unit building, which are being purchased and occupied.
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Broad Run District Recreation and Pedestrian Projects | |
This section contains updates on recreation and community projects in and near the Broad Run District. To check on other projects in Loudoun County, or to view more specifics on major construction projects in the Broad Run District, view Loudoun's Capital Projects Status Map. | | |
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Ashburn Recreation and Community Center
No Change
The project will construct a 117,000-square-foot recreation and community center on Broadlands Boulevard, west of the intersection with Claiborne Parkway, behind the Lidl. The two-story facility will feature a 50-meter competition pool, a leisure pool, full size gym, basketball, pickleball, and volleyball courts, along with classrooms and meeting spaces. Concrete has been poured for the pools and for the competition pool bleachers. Exterior finishes are being worked on has well as the drilling for geothermal wells. The center is scheduled to open for use in 2025 after construction is complete and all facility staff has been hired.
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Beaverdam Run Trail Under Ashburn Road
No Change
This project consists of constructing an asphalt trail on the northern side of Beaverdam Run and underneath Ashburn Road, to connect the existing trails for Ashburn Village and Ashburn Manor. The construction will be completed in two years to coincide with the dredging reconstruction work being done to the Ashburn Lake as part of the Ashburn Lake Water Quality Project. A study was also completed to determine the best way to add pedestrian facilities crossing Beaverdam Run from the north and south. An approximately $4 million pedestrian bridge on the west side of Ashburn Road was determined as the best option.
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Broad Run Toll House and Broad Run Stream Valley Park
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 with parking and picnic spaces for the Broad Run Stream Valley Park, which is being developed under the county's linear parks and trails system, to run the entire length of the Broad Run.
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Community Arts Center
No Change
In April 2024, Supervisor Glass was successful in having an Eastern Loudoun Community Arts Center added to the county's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The county undertook a feasibility study to determine an initial draft scope of such a facility. The determination was a 500-seat theater with classroom and gallery spaces. The County Administrator is preparing to return to the Board's Finance Committee with additional review about an appropriate size for the community arts center.
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Crosswalk Projects and Studies
No Change
- Across Ashburn Road at Merryoak Way/Matchpoint Way; Being Studied by county.
- Ashburn Senior Center; across Marblehead Drive between Livonia Terrace and Potter Terrace/Granite Run Terrace; In Design; Completed 2025.
- Across Claude Moore Drive at Founders Park Terrace and Silver Train Terrace; Being Studied.
- Across Croson Lane at Foundation Drive; Being Studied.
- Across Russell Branch Parkway at Temple Baptist Church entrance; Signage Being Studied.
- Sports Pavilion; across Ashburn Village Boulevard at Pavilion Parkway; Pedestrian Refuge; Being Studied; Updated pedestrian/traffic counts being taken in early June.
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Glass Recycling at One Loudoun
After hearing from several Broad Run constituents about the lack of a glass recycling drop off site in Ashburn, Supervisor Glass submitted an initiative to construct a purple glass recycling center at the One Loudoun Park and Ride Lot that is behind the Ashburn Sheriff’s Station (20360 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn 20147). General Services staff continue to work to finalize zoning permit approvals for the development of the center. The One Loudoun HOA is supportive of the project, and construction is estimated to begin by June once the project has received the necessary approvals. To learn more about recycling services in Loudoun, visit: Loudoun.gov/Recycling.
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Metro Station Area Pedestrian Improvements
No Change
This project will construct missing sidewalk and trail segments in the bicycle and pedestrian network within two miles of the future Loudoun Gateway and Ashburn Metrorail stations, in an effort to improve accessibility and connectivity to the stations. Currently land acquisition for several of the missing links is underway, which will be followed by utility relocation and sidewalk or trail construction. Different links will be completed between 2025 and 2029, based on the extent of utility relocation and construction site difficulties.
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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 an approximately 5-acre site backing to the Broad Run at the Kincora development. Currently, the land is in the final stages of being transferred from the developer to the center. Loudoun is contributing $19 million and the Commonwealth of Virginia is contributing $40 million of the $75 million cost of the project. Construction is estimated to begin in fall 2024 with a ceremonial groundbreaking event and take 24 months to complete.
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Sidewalks and Trails
County Program
No Change
Program Webpage
- Trails & sidewalks on Ashburn Road (east & west sides) from the W&OD Trail to Gloucester Parkway; Completed 2029.
- Trail on Ashburn Village Boulevard (east side) from Tippecanoe Terrace to the W&OD Trail; Completed 2027.
- Trail on Claiborne Parkway (east side) from Vestals Gap Drive to Broadlands Boulevard; Completed 2026.
- Sidewalk on Claude Moore Drive (north side) from existing sidewalk to Old Ryan Road; Completed 2025.
- Trail on Shellhorn Road (northeast side) from Blossom Hill Terrace to Ashburn Village Boulevard; Completed 2028.
- Trail on Smith Switch Road (east side) from Chilum Place to Gloucester Parkway; Completed 2029.
- Trails & sidewalks on Waxpool Road (north & south sides) from Faulkner Parkway to Claiborne Parkway; Completed 2023.
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Sidewalks and Trails
Developer Proffered
No Change
- Trail on Atwater Drive (north side) from Ashbrook Place to Russell Branch Parkway; In Design; One Loudoun.
- Trail on Gloucester Parkway (north side) from Loudoun County Parkway to Ashby Ponds Boulevard; In Design; Ashburn Crossing, St. Johns Properties.
- Trail on Russell Branch Parkway (south side) from existing trail to Savin Hill Drive by the Ashburn Sheriff's Station; In Design; One Loudoun.
- Trail on Loudoun County Parkway (east side) from Marblehead Drive to existing trail; In Design; Commonwealth Center.
- Trail on Waxpool Road (south side) from Uunet Drive to exiting trail across from Red Rum Drive; In Planning; Equinix Data Centers.
- Trail on Waxpool Road (west and north sides) from the Eagle Ridge Middle School entrance to the existing trail east of Munday Hill Place; In Planning; Tillett's View.
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Walk Zones - Safe Passages to School
No Change
This initiative was brought forward by Supervisor Glass as Co-Chair of the Joint Committee with the School Board, to review safe passages in school walk zones. The review suggests additional crosswalks should be installed at the Farmwell Station Middle School entrance signal on Gloucester Parkway, and at Ridgeway Drive and Stone Hollow Drive for Mill Run Elementary and Eagle Ridge Middle School.
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W&OD Trail Crossing at Ashburn Road and Smith Switch Road
No Change
This project provides for improvements to the W&OD Trail Crossings at Ashburn Road and Smith Switch Road. The improvements may include the realignment of trail crossings, the construction of median refuge islands, the installation of flashing warning signs, tree trimming and clearing, and the restriction of parking. Estimated construction completion for all crossings is 2025.
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Broad Run District Transportation Projects | |
This section contains updates on road and transportation improvement projects around the Broad Run District. To check on other projects in Loudoun County, or to view more specifics on major construction projects in the Broad Run District, view Loudoun's Capital Projects Status Webpage. | | | |
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Ashburn Road Improvements
No Change
A study (PDF) was completed in 2020 on driver and pedestrian safety along the corridor of Ashburn Road between Gloucester Parkway and Farmwell Road/Ashburn Farm Parkway. Ashburn Road will be repaved in summer 2024, which will incorporate to painting of additional bike Sharrows and high visibility crosswalks. The gateway signage will be changed to say "Old Ashburn" in fall 2024.
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Belmont Ridge Road Widening
No Change
This project provides for the widening of Belmont Ridge Road from two to four lanes from Truro Parish Drive to Croson Lane. Construction is estimated to reach substantial completion by fall2024, weather permitting. Paving work along the corridor is underway. Drivers should use extra caution in this area and follow directions from the posted signs and road crews who may use brief traffic stoppages to complete paving work safely.
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Croson Lane Widening
No Change
This project provides for the widening of Croson Lane from a two lane road to a four-lane, median-divided roadway, from Claiborne Parkway and Old Ryan Road. Design plans have reached 60% and are currently under review. A utility survey will be begin in summer 2024 which will guide the 90% design plans along with utility relocation coordination. A traffic signal at Croson Lane and Old Ryan Road is not currently warranted with this project, but a four-way stop will be constructed.
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Farmwell Road Intersection Improvements
No Change
This project provides for Intersection Improvements and pedestrian facilities along Farmwell Road, from Ashburn Road to Smith Switch Road/Waxpool Road. Design plans are nearing 100% completion and are expected in summer 2024. Coordination with utility companies on utility relocation continues and will be followed by land acquisition with nearby property owners and HOAs. Construction is estimated to be completed in 2027.
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Intersection Improvements
County Program
No Change
Program Webpage
- Ashburn Road and Waxpool Road (Page 44): New Traffic Signal; In Design; Completed 2026.
- 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 Planning; Completed 2027.
- Old Ryan Road and Croson Lane: Four-Way Stop; In Design; Completed 2025.
- Old Ryan Road and Moorefield Boulevard: New Traffic Signal; Land Acquisition; Completed 2025.
- Waxpool Road and Loudoun County Parkway: Additional Turn Lanes and Signal Modifications; Utility Relocation; Completed 2028.
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Intersection Improvements
Developer Proffered
No Change
- Loudoun County Parkway and Claude Moore Drive/Hillsboro Hunt Drive: New Traffic Signal; Under Construction; Completed 2025; Moorefield Station.
- Loudoun County Parkway and Westwind Drive: New Traffic Signal; Under Construction; Completed 2025; Silver District West.
- Russell Branch Parkway and Atwater Drive/Lumbee Way: New Traffic Signal; Being Studied; One Loudoun.
- Russell Branch Parkway and Kincora Drive: New Traffic Signal; Being Studied; Kincora.
- Shellhorn Road and Ashburn Metro Drive: New Traffic Signal; Being Studied; Loudoun Station.
- Waxpool Road and Faulkner Parkway (Page 49): Roundabout; In Design; Completed 2028; Waxpool Crossing.
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Prentice Drive Extension
No Change
This project provides for the 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. 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 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 project is currently in the design phase with field surveys underway. Construction is estimated to be completed in 2029.
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Russell Branch Parkway Corridor
No Change
This study looked into vehicular and pedestrian safety improvements, along with intersection improvements, on Russell Branch Parkway from Ashburn Village Boulevard to Ashbrook Place. Findings included widening trails and constructing traffic signals at Atwater Drive/Lumbee Way, Navajo Drive/Ashbrook Commons Plaza, and Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza. Funding has not been allocated at this time but One Loudoun will build the signal at Atwater Drive.
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Smith Switch Road Corridor Study
No Change
This study is currently underway and is looking into vehicular and pedestrian improvements along Smith Switch Road from Waxpool Road/Farmwell Road to Gloucester Parkway. The study is inclusive of a grade-separated bridge crossing with the W&OD Trail, along with coordination of other county sidewalk projects along the road. Project findings will be presented later along with funding determinations by the Borad of Supervisors.
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Board of Supervisors Information
Be informed about everything that comes in front of the BOS. Watch meeting videos, view documents, read reports, and sign up to speak
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School Board
View School Board, and general Loudoun School information on LCPS.org. Get to know the Broad Run District School Board Member, Dr. Linda Deans.
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Sheriff Reports
Crime reports are posted each regular business day. These reports are not all-inclusive for cases reported, but only those noted for media interest
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Loudoun County Public Libraries
Libraries are not just a place to read a book. LCPL offers seminars, classes, and shows for all ages, as well as free spaces for community meetings
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Who maintains my street?
Not all streets in Loudoun are maintained by VDOT, as some are privately maintained. See who maintains your street with this map
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Report a Road problem
Notice a pothole or fallen street sign? Report the problem to VDOT via their online form. Most roads in Loudoun are maintained by VDOT, not local government
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Make a County Suggestion
Loudoun Express Request (LEx) is a citizen request system for the public to submit requests for service and report concerns to the county government
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Zoning Enforcement
Common zoning ordinance volitions include loud noise, tall grass, litter, illegal signs, etc. Submit a zoning review and check common zoning complaints here
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Loudoun Budget
View where Loudoun's tax dollars are allocated every fiscal year (July-June) by visiting Loudoun.gov/ Budget. Budget deliberations occur in March
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Translate Loudoun.gov
by clicking Select Language in the bottom right corner of the website. Find out more about Loudoun's translation services here
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Serve on a Loudoun County Advisory Body
Want to serve your community on one of 40 advisory bodies in Loudoun? Visit onboard.loudoun.gov to view vacancies
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Evacuation Assistance Registry (CLEAR)
Do you need assistance evacuating your home or workplace in an emergency? Register with Loudoun's CLEAR
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Fire Safety
The effects of a fire can be devastating! Loudoun Fire understands the best way to fight fires and reduce injuries is by preventing them in the first place
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Make A Plan
All throughout the year it is important to have a personal emergency plan. Find out more on how to help your household prepare at Loudoun.gov
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August 2024 Loudoun County Government Calendar | |
August 2024 Loudoun County Public Schools Calendar | | | | |
