A downtown Indianapolis meeting room was filled Wednesday as officials signed off on a proposed eastside data center, prompting an emotional reaction from residents who say the project should not be placed near homes, trails, and an elementary school.
Outside, dozens of opponents carried signs that said “Block DC Blox,” “Stop the data center,” and “Nope.”
What happened?
The Metropolitan Development Commission approved Georgia-based developer DC Blox’s plan for a data center campus in Warren Township despite sustained resistance from Irvington-area residents and school leaders, according to WFYI.
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Community members who showed up to challenge the project reacted strongly to the vote, as seen in a video posted to Instagram by WTHR’s Alex Almanza…