# Loudoun County moves to slow data-center construction

_Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 2:35 AM EDT · Infrastructure · Developing · Tier 2 — Notable_

Virginia's Loudoun County, home to more than 250 data centers that generate substantial tax revenue, is moving to slow data-center construction after pushback from residents, according to the New York Times. The report says officials and residents are concerned about the pace of development, but the supplied summary does not identify the policy mechanism or specific projects affected.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260820/p6#a260820p6)

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