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ASHBURN LANDS NEW US CUSTOMS HEADQUARTERS

The new HQ should bring some 3,700 jobs to the area.

The Burn has learned that Ashburn has landed a deal to become a new Northern Virginia home for U.S. Customs & Border Protection. The federal agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security, currently has a number of different sites spread around NoVa and has been looking for a single spot to consolidate these offices.

According to a well-placed source, the deal — which will be announced soon — calls for Customs & Border Protection to move into unused space in the immense Verizon complex on Loudoun County Parkway. We also have learned that the CBP is likely to construct two new buildings on the site as part of the project. Meanwhile, Verizon is staying where it is.

This will be big news for local CBP employees who will see their commutes dramatically reduced, as well as job opportunities for locals looking for new opportunities. The CBP headquarters will bring roughly 3,700 new jobs to Loudoun County. The proximity to Dulles International and the new Silver Line metro station were key factors in the decision.

What locals call the “Verizon campus” is formally known as Quantum Park and is owned by American Real Estate Partners.

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15 Comments
  1. KD 6 years ago

    Sounds like we’ll have more traffic and guns. Great.

    • Anonymous 6 years ago

      I agree with you KD. Pay no attention to the folks who wish they where the man behind the screen. #cowards #afraidoftheworld #stillasleep

    • Without laws there is Anarchy 6 years ago

      Really? First, It will actually be less traffic since I leave Ashburn and currently drive to Springfield, so will be fewer people on the road. The eventual metro will be the primary source of commuting for many of the folks, so the estimated 25% of new traffic is nothing as compared to the traffic that this location has had over the years.

      Second, more guns? Are you for real? Yes, the law enforcement officers will carry guns. I can’t say there are more guns since many of us that currently carry will still carry. Are you a criminal that are afraid of law enforcement officers? Are you an undocumented trustpasser in this country and the thought of more enforcement scares you? If the anser to both is no then you should have no reason to be scared KD!

  2. Jim 6 years ago

    KD, why are you afraid of inanimate objects? I have pencils and pens, the decision is mine to write good words or bad words. The pencils and pens can’t do anything on their own. Liberty. Tyranny. Which word is the bad one?

  3. EC 6 years ago

    As far as guns, don’t forget there isn indoor range very close to that location. I was thinking of the increased traffic on Waxpool.

  4. Dolf 6 years ago

    Yes, more guns in the hands of law enforcement. If you want less guns in the hands of law enforcement, then move to Baltimore.

    • Paul 6 years ago

      Truth!!!

  5. Jonathan 6 years ago

    too many snowflakes around here. I’d rather live here than California. More jobs to Loudoun and nothing wrong with that. Gunless law abiding citizens and lawlessness are hand in hand. Look at Chicago, NY, DC, and how things are there compared to Loudoun?

  6. KW 6 years ago

    WooHoo!!! New job opportunities for a lot of people looking for a change in careers! If those complaining don’t like it here, move!!!!

  7. Jose 6 years ago

    KD…get real~! This is NOVA, traffic is a fact of life. As for guns…I like Law Enforcement with guns!!

  8. What? 6 years ago

    Weird that no one else is reporting this. No other sources come up on search. Where’s the official announcement?

  9. TB 6 years ago

    This is all speculation at this time. Even if it does happen it would happen for at least 2-3 years. Although the fact that this article was leaked out before an actual award makes the chances LESS likely. And KC, perhaps learn about an organization before you assume they all carry guns.

  10. LDS 6 years ago

    This is fantastic! My commute to NDC is killing me from Sterling to Springfield and back 5 days a week, 300 miles! I welcome this. As for guns – all the security guards have them and if more guards at each building, then there you go!

  11. Anonymous 5 years ago

    Spotsylvania commuter to NDC. This is such great news.

  12. BA 4 years ago

    Any update?

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