Indianapolis Commission Approves Metrobloks Data Center Amidst Resident Concerns
Indianapolis Economic Development Inc. has proposed a $56 million tax incentive package for a Metrobloks data center project in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood. The Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) approved the data center, despite resident pushback. A tax abatement is a…
Indianapolis, IN, July 24, 2026 —
A proposal for a new data center in Indianapolis’s Martindale Brightwood neighborhood, backed by a significant tax incentive package, has received approval from the Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC). The project, spearheaded by Indianapolis Economic Development Inc. for Metrobloks, outlines a $56 million tax incentive plan that has faced opposition from some residents.
The proposed incentive package includes two main components: $13.5 million in real property tax savings spread over a decade, and $42 million in tax savings related to new equipment over 15 years. Tax abatements, as described, are instruments employed by local governance to lower property taxes on properties undergoing redevelopment, aiming to stimulate economic growth and attract new businesses.
Despite the MDC’s approval of the data center itself, concerns were voiced by residents in the affected area. The specifics of the resident pushback were not detailed in the provided information.
In conjunction with the development, Metrobloks has committed to making community investments. These pledges include contributions to affordable housing initiatives and local infrastructure improvements. Further details on these community investments were not provided.
The Metropolitan Development Commission is scheduled to convene a public hearing on August 5th. At this hearing, commissioners will cast a vote on the final approval of the proposed tax incentive package for the Metrobloks data center project.
Story summarized from the original created by Darian Benson on mirrorindy.org, see more information here.
