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News ClipInkFreeNews.com·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Developer Files To Build Data Center On Indianapolis’ East Side

DC Blox has filed plans to build a three-building data center campus on Indianapolis' east side, a project estimated at over $2 billion. The company is seeking a variance of use approval from the Metropolitan Development Commission, with the first public hearing scheduled for May 14. This proposal comes amidst growing local opposition to data centers due to concerns over energy and water consumption.

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Google

4/9/2026

News ClipIndyStar·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Developer files to build data center on east side of Indianapolis

DC Blox, an Atlanta-based developer, has filed plans to build a three-building data center campus on the former Ford Visteon manufacturing site in Indianapolis. This $2 billion investment faces an initial public hearing on May 14, as neighborhood groups have already formed to protest data center developments due to concerns over energy and water consumption. The company is seeking a variance of use approval to bypass a full rezoning process.

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Google

4/7/2026

News ClipIndyStar·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Martindale Brightwood data center overwhelmingly passes

The Metropolitan Development Commission in Indianapolis overwhelmingly approved rezoning for Metrobloks' proposed $500 million data center in Martindale Brightwood, despite significant community opposition. The project, backed by local councilors and economic development bodies, faced concerns about its impact on the historically Black neighborhood's quality of life and job creation. Metrobloks plans a 168,000 square foot facility using a closed-loop water system and 36 electrical generators, promising $20 million for neighborhood efforts.

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4/1/2026

News ClipInkFreeNews.com·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Indy Commission Clears Way For First Hyperscale Data Center City

A $4 billion hyperscale data center proposed by Sabey Data Center Properties LLC in Indianapolis received approval from the Metropolitan Development Commission despite significant community opposition. Residents raised concerns about environmental impacts, including energy and water usage, and the project's compatibility with the area. This approval clears a major hurdle for the facility to become the city's first hyperscale data center.

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3/24/2026