Hobart Residents Oppose Planned Data Centers Ahead of City Council Meeting
Residents in Hobart, Indiana, are actively opposing two proposed data center complexes planned for 61st Avenue. They gathered outside city hall before a city council meeting to raise awareness and demand accountability, citing concerns about the long-term impacts of such developments.
Hobart, Indiana residents have voiced strong opposition to a pair of proposed data center complexes slated for 61st Avenue. Prior to a November 5, 2025 city council meeting, community members gathered outside city hall, signaling their intent to challenge the development. Jaclin Owen, a Hobart resident, emphasized the importance of ensuring public awareness and accountability keep pace with progress, warning that once such systems are established, they become difficult to reverse. The gathering highlighted local concerns about the embedding of large-scale infrastructure projects and their potential long-term implications for the community.