Indianapolis data centers, explained
Companies want to build data centers in Indianapolis. We’re keeping watch.
Credit: Martin Clinch
Data centers are a hot topic in Indianapolis.
Developers are trying to build data centers in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood and Decatur Township. Previous proposals in Pike Township and Franklin Township were withdrawn after public outcry.
Many residents are opposed to data centers in their neighborhoods, citing concerns that include people’s health, the environment and the price of water and electric service.
What’s a data center, and why are we building so many?
4 projects have been proposed in Indy alone. But what do these things even do?
Why data centers are coming to Indianapolis
Tax incentives, power and location make the city and state attractive to data center companies.
Who approves data centers in Indy? Here’s what to know.
Some zoning proposals are reviewed by city-county councilors, while others aren’t.
How data centers could affect your electric bill
We took a look at how the need for more energy to power data centers could affect you.
How data centers in Indy will impact your health and environment
We asked experts about water, air pollution, e-waste and reducing your community’s risk.
Where do things stand now?
Irvington
A public hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. May 14 at the City-County Building.
Community forum set for proposed data center on the east side
The meeting is 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 27 at Downey Avenue Christian Church.
Another data center could be coming to the east side
A Georgia-based company wants to build a $2 billion data center campus on the east side of Indianapolis.
Martindale Brightwood
The Metropolitan Development Commission approved Metrobloks’ rezoning petition April 1.
Metrobloks’ $500M data center OK’d despite public outcry
The out-of-state developer wants to build the nearly 14-acre project near 25th Street and Sherman Drive.
Hogsett’s economic development org supports Metrobloks data center
The mayor chairs the board of the organization backing a proposed data center in Martindale Brightwood.
Decatur Township
The Metropolitan Development Commission approved Sabey Data Centers’ rezoning petition March 18.
Sabey Data Centers prevails despite outcry from southsiders
The Seattle-based tech company was approved to build a facility in Decatur Township.
Could AES’ buyer increase electric bills to support data centers?
Southsiders say future owner may have a conflict of interest with Sabey Data Centers.
Pike Township
American Tower Corp. withdrew its zoning petition, but said it might reapply in the future.
Pike Township residents win data center fight — for now
American Tower Corp. withdrew its zoning petition, but said it might reapply in the future.
Company shares data center details with Pike Township residents
American Tower representatives answered questions at a residents association meeting Jan. 14
Anti-data center advocates take their battle to court
Some Decatur Township residents want to stop the city’s first hyperscale data center.
Will data centers impact property values? Depends on who you ask
Southsiders want a judge to review whether a new data center should have been approved.
Shots fired at city councilor’s home over data center approval
Ron Gibson woke to the sound of gunfire. He found bullet holes and a “No Data Centers” note.
Public Editor: How to find the most up-to-date news on Indy area data centers
Indy news outlets find different ways to engage the public
Indianapolis NAACP reverses stance on Metrobloks data center
The civil rights group issued a letter on March 9 that it stands with community members who oppose the project.
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