Virginia's Loudoun County hosts more than 250 data centers generating huge tax revenues, as it moves to slow construction in response to pushback from residents (Cecilia Kang/New York Times)

Loudoun County, Virginia, hosts more than 250 data centers that collectively generate billions of dollars in tax revenue for the region. In response to growing resident opposition, county officials are beginning to slow new construction, aiming to balance economic benefits with community concerns.