Developer scales back plans for controversial data center on Indy's east side
Developer DC BLOX has scaled back plans for a controversial data center on Indianapolis' east side, reducing the number of buildings and backup generators while increasing green space. Despite these changes, residents continue to oppose the project, ahead of a key vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission next week.
The developer, DC BLOX, has revised its plans for a controversial data center located on Indianapolis' east side, specifically near Irvington Elementary, ahead of a crucial vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission next week. The updated proposal includes reducing the facility from three buildings to two, eliminating 25 backup generators, and allocating more dedicated green space on the campus.
These modifications are presented as part of DC BLOX's "community protection pledge," aimed at making investments in the Warren Township community and addressing local feedback. However, despite these changes, many Irvington residents remain opposed to the project, asserting that the company is not truly listening to their majority view against the data center.
Residents are urging their city-county councilors to clarify their stance on the project, as these officials will ultimately vote on the development. The community emphasizes that the councilors represent the residents whose neighborhood will be directly impacted by the proposed data center.