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American Tower Company (ATC) is proposing to rezone seven acres in Pike Township, Indiana, for a 20,000-square-foot unmanned 'Edge Data Center' near 79th Street and Township Line Road. The site is adjacent to a residential area and a 1,000-foot telecommunications tower, leading to significant community backlash.

Concerns include habitat loss for the endangered Indiana bat, clearing of over 20,000 square feet of forest, and potential noise and utility cost increases for residents. The Pike Township Residents Association (PTRA) will vote on the proposal, with a city zoning hearing scheduled for January 15. Local organizers are urging city council members to reject the rezoning, citing a lack of job creation and potential environmental impacts.