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Indianapolis City-County Councilors are responding to community opposition against a proposed $500 million data center in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. Metrobloks plans to build the facility on Sherman Drive, but local group One Voice Martindale-Brightwood is firmly against it.

Councilors are examining the approval process for data centers and considering clearer guidelines. Councilor Vop Osili is sponsoring a proposal to establish oversight and transparency regarding data centers' location and resource consumption.

Some councilors, including Jesse Brown, advocate for a total moratorium on new data centers. A recent resolution urging transparency in data center operations was narrowly rejected, but further proposals are expected. Community leaders emphasize the need for transparency regarding the impact of data centers on local residents.