Faith Leaders Oppose MetroBloks' Proposed $500 Million Data Center in Indianapolis
Opposition is mounting against MetroBloks' proposed $500 million data center in Indianapolis' Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, with faith leaders and residents citing minimal benefits and environmental concerns. The Black Church Coalition is advocating for essential services like banks and healthcare instead, as community members express distrust in the planning process. A public hearing on the site's rezoning is scheduled for Thursday at 1 p.m.
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Opposition is rising against MetroBloks' proposed $500 million data center in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood of Indianapolis. Faith leaders and residents argue the project offers minimal benefits and poses environmental risks.
The data center, planned for a 14-acre site at 2505 N. Sherman Dr., is intended to be 70 feet tall but is criticized for lacking long-term job creation and failing to address community needs. The Black Church Coalition is advocating for more essential services, such as banks and healthcare facilities, instead of the data center.
Although MetroBloks claims the facility will have minimal environmental impact and will assume utility costs, community members express distrust and dissatisfaction with the planning process. A public hearing regarding the rezoning of the site is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Thursday.
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