Indianapolis data center clears first hurdle despite Irvington opposition

Indianapolis data center clears first hurdle despite Irvington opposition

News ClipWFYI·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN·6/12/2026

DC Blox's proposed data center campus in Warren Township, Indianapolis, received a recommendation for approval from the Metropolitan Development Commission's hearing examiner, despite significant local opposition. The project now advances to the full commission for a vote. Residents are concerned about the project's long-term community effects, utility use, and noise levels.

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The Metropolitan Development Commission's hearing examiner has recommended approval for DC Blox's proposed three-building data center campus in Warren Township, Indianapolis, moving the project past its initial hurdle. The decision was met with