Growth, Development & Traffic

Citizen input in planning for Loudoun’s future is critical—particularly when some are pushing for more residential development at a faster pace than the county and general public have planned for.

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The Mountains Are Calling (You to Action!)

As part of its Zoning Ordinance rewrite process, Loudoun County is proposing updates to the Mountainside Overlay District (MOD), which regulates development on the mountainsides …
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Metro Silver Line Extension Opens in Loudoun County

Metro’s six new Silver Line stops opened this week, including service to Dulles Airport and Loudoun County. This once-in-a-generation investment enables a more sustainable future in the D.C. region and Virginia …
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Loudoun County is Updating Its Zoning Ordinance

The zoning ordinance is a key document that regulates how development must occur to implement the vision outlined in the Comprehensive Plan …
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Loudoun Update – Rt. 15 North & Zoning Ordinance

This Wednesday, May 11 at 6 p.m., the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing about the related Route 15 North Comprehensive Plan Amendment, which calls for: Widening the road to four lanes between Montresor …
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Loudoun’s Environmental Commission Needs Your Feedback

As Loudoun County grows, the board of supervisors has recognized the need for improving environmental sustainability, health and resilience. Protecting natural resources, preserving energy and pivoting to renewable alternatives are essential to those goals. To …
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Route 15 North / Lucketts Bypass – Your Input Needed

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has been working on improvements to the safety and operations of Route 15 North of Leesburg since 2017. The county has held several public meetings and input sessions during …
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Update on St. Louis / Aldie

On Wednesday, June 9, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors held two important public hearings. The first was to listen to residents’ thoughts about how the county should address the Middleburg Preserve development and planning and …
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Development Pressure Squeezes St. Louis Residents and Water Supply

Loudoun County has an opportunity to protect the health, safety and welfare of St. Louis residents in two distinct ways …
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Weigh in on Route 15 South Design Alternatives

Loudouners! An online comment period is open now through Friday, May 21, 2021 for residents to weigh in on design alternatives for the Route 15 South corridor (e.g. roundabout vs. turn lane at various intersections …