Data Centers
Data centers power nearly everything we do online, but their rapid, energy-intensive expansion across Virginia is outpacing local infrastructure and raising concerns about land use, noise, water, and long-term community impact.
Important Dates
11/3/25 – Data Center Town Hall hosted by Goochland Residents Alliance
11/6/25 – Public Meeting & BoS Vote on Goochland TOD proposal. 6:30PM Goochland HS Auditorium
11/17 – Hunting Hawk Technology Park Public meeting hosted by HHHunt – time/location TBD
Local Information
- Wyndham Smart Development Taskforce (website) information and education for communities nearby
- Goochland Residents Alliance (Facebook Page) welcoming Goochland, Hanover and Henrico residents impacted by data center development
- Community Voice Alliance (Website) Henrico/Hanover residents opposed to Hunting Hawk Technology Park
- Public Opinion Shifts Goochland on TOD Proposal
With less than two weeks until the Goochland Board of Supervisors votes on the TOD proposal, the county has proposed revisions based on public feedback. Public Hearing: Thus, Nov 6, 2025 6:30PM, Goochland HS Auditorium Read More - Wyndham Hosts Valuable Information Meeting on Data Centers
On 10/21, the Wyndham HOA and Smart Development Task force hosted a community meeting about data centers. The Shady Grove Elementary School gym was packed with residents who attended to learn and share comments and concerns. Read More - 11/3/25 – Data Center Impacts Town Hall
Sponsored by Goochland Residents Alliance, to equip residents in Goochland, Henrico and Hanover facing data center development. Read More - Goochland Board of Supervisors Grapples with Accusations of Undisclosed Data Center Contract
Serious accusations were leveled over the weekend from within the Goochland Board of Supervisors (BoS) in relation to the TOD proposal… Read More - Why do Tech Billionaires Crave Infinite Energy?
Tech billionaires are ramping up energy production in Virginia and beyond, but is it worth the cost to the rest of us? Read More - 10/21/25 – Wyndham Community Meeting: Data Center Proposed Adjacent to Wyndham
Hosted by the Wyndham Foundation HOA, Smart Development Taskforce HHHunt and partners have submitted a proposal to Hanover County for rezoning to allow the construction… Read More - Hunting Hawk Technology Park – Wyndham Data Center UpdateIf built as promoted by HHHunt, this facility will be a hyperscale data center designed to support 900 megawatts of power. Updated 10/20/25 Read More
- Goochland TOD Meetings 10/7!
UPDATE! Plan to attend the Goochland BOS meetings on Oct 7, at 3PM and 6PM. Both meetings will allow public comment so choose the option that works best for you. Goochland Admin Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA 23063 Read More - What has Virginia Done to Protect Residents from Data Centers?
N4C thought it would be interesting to reexamine what our legislators did (or failed to do) in 2025 regarding data center development. How did they handle the balance of economic boon with the need to protect residents from major property value loss, health/safety issues, and environmental dangers popping up like weeds in their back yards? Read More - Goochland TOD Meetings – Please Attend!UPDATE! Plan to attend the Goochland BOS meetings on Oct 7, at 3PM and 6PM. Both meetings will allow public comment so choose the option that works best for you. Goochland Admin Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA 23063 Read More
- Nuclear Reactors Near Short Pump: Urgent Community Meeting 9/18The Goochland Planning Commission is in the stages of finalizing a proposal that would allow nuclear reactors to be positioned perilously close to Henrico County. Many homes and schools in Western Henrico will be within the ten-mile Emergency Planning Radius. Read More
- HHHunt Proposes Industrial Data Center Beside Wyndham
Back in June, Neighbors For Change covered the history, impact, and status of data center proliferation in Virginia and more locally, in Eastern Henrico County. Now there’s news of a possible data center that, if built, would be adjacent to Western Henrico near Wyndham. Read More - Henrico Data Centers: What’s Next?
The topic of data centers is coming up regularly in Henrico County these days. Why are they proliferating in northern Virginia and eastern Henrico? What impact are they having on the residents who live near them? How are county leaders planning for and addressing challenges for the future?Read More
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