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The Vergecast · September 2, 2026 · 25m

What’s happening with US data centers?

David Imel, Lauren Feiner

Guest host David Imel speaks with Verge reporter Lauren Feiner about her article examining the rapid expansion of data centers in Loudoun County, Virginia—nicknamed “Data Center Alley.” The discussion covers the county’s history as a data center hub, growing resident concerns over continued buildout, and what other regions facing similar development can learn from Loudoun’s experience.

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Highlights

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Data Center Alley: the making of a digital hub
Loudoun County, Virginia, became a major data center location starting in the early dot‑com era, earning the nickname “Data Center Alley.”
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Resident pushback against data center expansion
Recent data center buildouts have left Loudoun County residents worried about how much more the community can absorb.
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Lessons for other counties facing data center booms
Loudoun County’s experience offers a cautionary and instructive example for other regions dealing with rapid data center growth.
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