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Data centers have been a staple of Loudoun County since the early dot-com boom, but recent expansions have left some residents wondering how much more the county can take. In this episode, guest host David Imel talks to Lauren Feiner about her recent article detailing the buildout of “Data Center Alley,” what it means for residents, and what other counties reeling with similar buildouts can learn from it.
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00:00 Intro
00:36 90 Seconds on The Verge
02:15 How Data Center Alley Began
03:09 What Data Centers Do
05:32 Tipping Point for Residents
07:26 The Noise Problem
09:25 By Right Zoning Explained
12:08 Eminent Domain for Utilities
15:47 Inside the Community Meetings
18:43 How Other Counties Compare
20:31 Why People Oppose Data Centers
22:17 Moratoriums and Next Steps
23:16 Wrap up
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