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Fairfax Residents Oppose Plaza 500 Data Center Plan

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Residents near Fairfax County's Plaza 500 site are opposing Starwood's proposed two-building data center campus and the Dominion Energy substation intended to serve it. The Virginia State Corporation Commission has approved the substation, but Fairfax County reviews of the public facility, site plans, and permits remain pending. Opponents cite the project's proximity to homes, potential noise, flooding, water, electricity-cost, property-value, and quality-of-life concerns, while the developer and utility emphasize power reliability and continued community engagement.

First Article: 07/30/26

Latest Article: 07/30/26

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