Lawsuit aims to block data center in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood

A new lawsuit has been filed to halt a data center project in Indianapolis's Martindale Brightwood neighborhood. The legal action comes after the Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) approved the rezoning for the "Metrobloks" proposal last month. The Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) and several local residents are behind the lawsuit, which seeks a judicial review of the MDC's decision. They allege that the commission violated Indiana statutes and the state constitution during the approval process. Residents have previously expressed significant concerns regarding the potential impacts of the data center on their community. The executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council issued a statement, emphasizing that the legal challenge represents "a unified effort by residents and HEC to protect the health rights and the future of Martindale-Brightwood." WTHR has reached out to Metrobloks for their response to the lawsuit.