Neighbors in Pike Township breathe sigh of relief as mid-size data center plans crumble
News Clip0:52WTHR·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN·2/4/2026
American Tower Corporation has withdrawn its proposal to build a mid-size data center in Pike Township, Indianapolis, amid growing neighborhood opposition. The project was set to go through the city's zoning review process before the developer decided to temporarily halt the plans.
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Plans to build a mid-size data center in Pike Township are on hold after the developer withdrew its proposal amid growing neighborhood opposition.
American Tower Corporation pulled its project from Indianapolis’ zoning process this week, temporarily halting plans to build near 79th Street and Township Line Road. The proposal had been set to go before a hearing examiner as part of the city’s zoning review.
For nearby residents, the move brought relief.
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