Goochland Planning Commission approves data center recommendation after hours of public comment

Controversial high-tech development proposal narrowly advances in Goochland

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A highly controversial ordinance meant to incentivize high-tech developments like data centers to move into Goochland County narrowly advanced Thursday night. On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Goochland Board of Supervisors' Planning Commission returned to Goochland High School to resume discussion of a proposed Technology Overlay District (TOD). The proposal has proven very divisive, with hundreds of concerned residents…

Goochland Planning Commission approves data center recommendation after hours of public comment

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. After two meetings and more than 7 hours of public comment combined, the Goochland Planning Commission has approved a recommendation that could open the door to data centers and small modular reactors coming to the area.The motion to recommend approval passed on a 3-2 vote, a decision many of those in attendance expressed their discontent for immediately with audible boos.Prior to the vote, residents who were unable to spea…

'Half community, half industrial park’: Goochland residents opposed tech district plans

Goochland residents push back on a proposed tech zone allowing data centers, nuclear reactors, and more, citing noise, safety, and environmental concerns, while county officials highlight tax incentives and job creation.

Proposed Goochland tech overlay district moves forward after planning commission thumbs-up - Richmond BizSense

The proposed Goochland technology overlay district. Courtesy Goochland County Goochland’s proposed tech overlay district is onto its next step after a recommendation of approval from the county’s planning commission.  The commission voted 3-2 at its Thursday evening meeting to recommend the county move forward with its plan to create is both a “technology overlay district” and a “technology zone,” that would span about five miles along Route 288…