A Good Neighbor for the City of Fredericksburg.

1500 Gateway will generate tremendous positive impact for the City of Fredericksburg while minimizing any negative impacts to the surrounding community.

36 acres of thoughtfully designed campus, with buffers and setbacks that protect neighboring properties
$23M+ in estimated annual tax revenue and $208M+ in total economic impact for the City of Fredericksburg
More than $6.3M+ annually available for Fredericksburg City Public Schools, strengthening classrooms, teachers, and student outcomes
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Transformative School Funding

A Generational Investment in Fredericksburg's Future

1500 Gateway can have a generational impact for the school children of Fredericksburg. The increase in funding for City Schools is significant, impactful, and transformative.

19% Increase in local school funding — a minimum of $6.3 million in new yearly revenue for the district. Estimated minimum. The City Council retains full discretion over how tax revenue is allocated.
  • $1,762 Additional Per Student — Every student in the district receives this extra investment, every year.
  • $22,909 Total Career Investment — The total additional funding provided over a single student's K–12 career.
  • Zero New Students — Unlike residential projects, the data center generates 0 new students, preventing overcrowding.
  • 12.5x More Revenue — This project adds 12.5x more revenue than mixed-use options while requiring no new classrooms.
  • Stable Future — Provides the financial foundation to support the district's 3,575 students for decades.
$22,909 Investment per student over a full K–12 career in Fredericksburg City Public Schools. Estimated minimum. The City Council retains full discretion over how tax revenue is allocated.

Economic Impact

A Brighter Economic Future

The jobs, the tax benefits, and the related economic opportunities for businesses across the City are real and beneficial for decades to come.

108 Permanent Jobs

Direct high-wage operational roles with an average annual salary of $100,000.

$23.3M Stabilized Annual Revenue

New annual revenue projected for the City Operating Budget by 2031.

2,140+ Construction Jobs

Total jobs supported during the peak construction phase in 2029.

Revenue Projection

City Revenue Over Time

Annual revenue peaks at $26.5M, sustaining above $23M moving forward.

2027
$2.3M
2028
$5.8M
2029
$16.2M
2030
$16.2M
2031
Peak
$26.5M
2032
$26.4M
2033
$25.6M
2034
$24.4M
2035
$23.8M
2036
$23.5M
2037+
$23.4M

Impact Comparison

Why 1500 Gateway Is the Right Neighbor

A side-by-side look at how 1500 Gateway compares to a traditional mixed-use development on this same site.

Metric 1500 Gateway Mixed-Use Development Difference
Daily vehicle trips ~150 ~2,500 94% fewer
Annual tax revenue $26.5M $2.2M 12.5x more
Water / sewer demand 2,700 GPD 303,880 GPD 99% less
Open space 36 acres 12 acres 300% more
CO₂ emissions 208 tons/year 621 tons/year 67% less
Permanent jobs 180+ varies —
New students added 0 Hundreds —

An Alternative to Rising Real Estate Taxes

As Fredericksburg City Council weighs increases to real estate taxes, 1500 Gateway offers a different path forward: new, recurring revenue that funds schools, services, and infrastructure without adding to the burden on homeowners.

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Let's Reimagine Fredericksburg Together

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