City leaders voting on proposed Indianapolis data center
News Clip1:41WTHR·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN·4/1/2026
City leaders in Indianapolis are set to vote on a proposed data center in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. Neighbors are actively opposing Metro Block's project, making a final push to block the development. The decision, expected today, has the community split, with some leaders supporting the economic benefits.
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Gov: Indianapolis City County Council
The Indianapolis City County Council is scheduled to vote today on a contentious proposal for a new data center in the historic Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. Residents, including community figure Samson Levingston, are making a "last ditch effort" to block the development by Metro Block, urging city leaders to "save the plot of land" near 25th and Sherman from industrial use. Levingston, known for his city walking tours, highlighted the neighborhood's deep historical roots and affluent past, emphasizing that the proposed site is in the heart of Indianapolis, not an undeveloped area.
The CEO of Metro Block previously expressed the company's desire to build in Indianapolis, citing potential benefits for the city. While many neighbors are actively fighting the project, the community remains split, with some city leaders believing the data center could bring positive development to the area. The critical vote will take place at the city county council meeting at 1 o'clock this afternoon, following months of passionate debate from both proponents and opponents of the project.