The hearing examiner for the Metropolitan Development Commission will consider a proposal on an eastside data center at 1 p.m. June 11Â
Georgia-based developer DC Blox hopes to build a $2 billion data center campus near South Kitley Avenue and the Pennsy Trail. Once completed, the campus would consist of three buildings. Representatives from DC Blox said the facilities could use up to 78 megawatts of electricity and include 56 backup generators.
DC Blox is seeking a use variance, not a rezoning of the property. A use variance is a request to use a property for something not currently allowed in its zoning classification, which all data centers currently have to go through in Indianapolis. If the hearing examiner approves the request, the petition will move to the full Metropolitan Development Commission for a vote.
The hearing will take place in the public assembly room of the City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St.Â
Representatives for DC Blox will present information about the proposal. Community members can also share comments. At the meeting, the hearing examiner will make a recommendation to approve or deny the petition. The petition then moves to the full eight person MDC for a vote.
The MDC will have final approval of the project. Written comments about the proposal can be emailed to planneroncall@indy.gov before the hearing.Â
Mirror Indy, a nonprofit newsroom, is funded through grants and donations from individuals, foundations and organizations.Â
Mirror Indy reporter Darian Benson covers east Indianapolis. Contact her at 317-397-7262 or darian.benson@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X @HelloImDarian or on Bluesky @darianbenson.bsky.social.
Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
