Chesapeake City Council Shuts Down Plans for Proposed Data Center

Data center project rejected in Chesapeake and other headlines

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Headlines from across the state: Data center projects in Chesapeake, Chester hit roadblocks; more …

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall: Economy: Proposed Chester data center gets thumbs down from planners. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall). Chesapeake City Council rejects data center project. — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall). Local: Lynchburg City School Board lifts ban on outspoken advocate. — WSET-TV. Culture: Virginia Tech students work with Pul…

Zoning district for proposed Double Tollgate business park approved

BERRYVILLE — No data centers will be coming to a business park planned near Double Tollgate, or anywhere else in Clarke County for that matter.

Chesapeake City Council shuts down plans for proposed data center

Council voted unanimously 7-0 to reject the rezoning of a piece of land near the Etheridge neighborhood in order to accommodate a data center.

Chesapeake City Council rejects data center project

The City Council voted to deny a rezoning request for proposed data center project Tuesday. Residents voiced concerns about the location and environmental impacts. The developer had sought a deferral to August.

Chesapeake City Council rejects data center proposal

Residents concerned about noise and environmental impacts flooded City Hall to speak against what would have been the first major data center in the region.