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Roxbury Technology Park (Diode Ventures)

A Kansas company wanted a data center campus on 515 wooded acres near Roxbury. After months of resident opposition, it withdrew, saying it would focus elsewhere.

โœ” ConfirmedSourceLast checked: Oct 7, 2026

Where things stand: Developer withdrew its rezoning request on August 18, 2025.

๐Ÿ•’ Latest update (Aug 18, 2025): Diode Ventures withdrew the project.

What we know

  • ๐Ÿ“ WhereSouthwest of Roxbury, Charles City County, Charles City County
  • ๐Ÿข CompanyDiode Ventures
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Owned byBlack & Veatch
  • ๐ŸŒณ Size515 acres

What happened so far

  • Nov 2024
    Diode Ventures applied to rezone about 515 acres.
  • May 2025
    The planning commission recommended approval.
  • June 2025
    Supervisors put off a decision.
  • Aug 18, 2025
    Diode Ventures withdrew the project.
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  1. Developer nixes plans for 500-acre data center project in Charles City County ยท Richmond BizSense ยท Aug 22, 2025

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