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 Previous proposals in Pike Township and Franklin Township were withdrawn after public outcry.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. June 11 at the City-County Building.
Eastside data center developer faces questions about project
Representatives of Georgia-based DC BLOX say they’re committed to transparency.
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 Indianapolis City-County Council approved Metrobloks’ proposal May 4.
Martindale Brightwood neighbors file lawsuit over data center approval
They want to stop the data center from moving forward on a vacant lot at 25th and Sherman.
Indianapolis council approves data center for Martindale-Brightwood
For months, residents of the historically Black Indianapolis neighborhood have pushed back against the proposed development from Metrobloks, a California-based data center developer.
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
Residents push back on a $2 billion data center proposal on Indy’s east side
Dozens of residents attended a Warren Township community meeting Thursday night to hear from representatives of DC Blox, the company behind the proposed development.
Here’s how Indy plans to regulate data centers
A draft proposal includes plans for water management, electrical capacity and noise mitigation.
Eastsiders get another chance to hear about a proposed data center
A community meeting is set for May 21 at the Warren Township Administration Building.
Eagle Creek Park won’t be site of LEAP water discharge
Lebanon Utilities says preliminary outfall siting helped set the strictest discharge limits.
Learn more about the city’s plan to regulate data centers
The Department of Metropolitan Development is hosting two informational sessions.
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