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What Virginia’s data-center backlash shows about how Americans feel right now — and it’s not just anger

Residents support public hearings and limits on building near homes and schools, but 47% still favor development.

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# Summary Virginia residents' mixed response to data-center expansion reveals nuanced public sentiment: while 47% support development and majorities favor public hearings and restrictions near residential and school areas, the backlash highlights growing concerns about infrastructure projects' local impact that could influence regulatory decisions affecting major tech companies operating data centers in the region. The finding suggests investors should monitor how state and local policies evolve, as restrictions on data-center development could affect returns for companies dependent on Virginia's Northern Virginia data-center corridor, while moderate public support may prevent sweeping bans that would dramatically curt

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