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 Previous proposals in Pike Township and Franklin Township were withdrawn after public outcry.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
The Metropolitan Development Commission approved the DC Blox data center plans July 15.
DC Blox data center OK’d by city officials
The Georgia-based developer plans to build a data center campus near Irvington.
DC Blox scales back eastside data center plans ahead of city vote
The Metropolitan Development Commission could vote on the project July 15.
Martindale Brightwood
The Indianapolis City-County Council approved Metrobloks’ proposal May 4.
Metrobloks wants a $56 million tax break. What does that mean?
City officials approved the data center in Martindale Brightwood in April.
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.
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
Indiana governor signs Trump data center ratepayer protection pledge
Mike Braun and 22 other governors on Thursday signed onto President Donald Trump’s expanded pledge to protect utility customers from the cost of new, massive data center developments.
Indy councilors advance data center moratorium with Hogsett’s backing
Some community members wondered what took so long.
Council president proposes moratorium on data centers
Maggie Lewis, a Democrat, said the pause is not meant to “slow progress.”
Indianapolis tightens proposed data center rules after community feedback
The ordinance is intended to regulate where data centers can be built in Marion County, how close they can sit to homes and how much noise they can generate.
Indy invited to weigh in on data center growth
An upcoming forum will focus on the rapid proliferation of data centers.
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