How Lynchburg-area communities are tackling data centers
Residents in Amherst County, Virginia, are voicing strong opposition to data center development. During a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, many demanded a ban on such land use due to growing concerns across the state.
Local governments in the Lynchburg area of Virginia are currently grappling with the rapid growth of data centers, weighing the potential benefits against residents' concerns.
In Amherst County, a recent Board of Supervisors meeting saw a standing-room-only crowd of two-dozen residents who voiced strong opposition to data centers. Many attendees explicitly demanded a ban on this type of land use, reflecting a broader debate ongoing across Virginia and the nation regarding data center development.
Over the past two months, dozens of Amherst County residents have consistently attended county government meetings to express their opposition to proposed data center operations within the county.