Loudoun County Gets Rich From Data Centers, Residents Question the Cost
AndyMasley · x · 2026-08-20
Loudoun County, Virginia, has become the global data center hub due to early fiber access and zoning policies, hosting over 250 facilities for Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. The massive tax revenue has funded luxurious public projects like a $102 million recreation center. However, officials and residents are increasingly concerned about the county's over-reliance on this income stream and potential social costs.
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