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Inside the MDC vote on Martindale Brightwood data center

Portrait of Michelle Pemberton Michelle Pemberton
Updated April 1, 2026, 4:54 p.m. ET
Members of the public react angrily to a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission to move forward with a data center in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood, proposed by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis. Members of the public react angrily to a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission to move forward with a data center proposed by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Members of the public react angrily to a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission to move forward with a data center in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood, proposed by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis. Members of the public react angrily to a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission to move forward with a data center proposed by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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Senior Planner at City of Indianapolis, Kathleen Blackham answers a question before a Metropolitan Development Commission vote to move forward with a data center in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood, proposed by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Senior Planner at City of Indianapolis, Kathleen Blackham answers a question before a Metropolitan Development Commission vote to move forward with a data center in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood, proposed by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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City-County Councilor Ron Gibson, Distich 8, is booed by members of the public and heckled before a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission on the proposed Martindale Brightwood data center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
City-County Councilor Ron Gibson, Distich 8, is booed by members of the public and heckled before a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission on the proposed Martindale Brightwood data center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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Rep. Greg Porter D-Indianapolis, Paula Brooks, Environmental Justice Director for the Hoosier Environmental Council, and Cierra Johnson, Vice President of One Voice Martindale Brightwood, all speak out against the proposed data center in the neighborhood before a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Rep. Greg Porter D-Indianapolis, Paula Brooks, Environmental Justice Director for the Hoosier Environmental Council, and Cierra Johnson, Vice President of One Voice Martindale Brightwood, all speak out against the proposed data center in the neighborhood before a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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(From left) Metrobloks CEO Ernest Popescu, attorney Tyler Ochs, and Metrobloks environmental attorney Bradley Sugarman, all speak before a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission on the proposed Martindale Brightwood data center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
(From left) Metrobloks CEO Ernest Popescu, attorney Tyler Ochs, and Metrobloks environmental attorney Bradley Sugarman, all speak before a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission on the proposed Martindale Brightwood data center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis City-County Council member Ron Gibson at a hearing on April 1, 2026. Protests against a planned data center took a dangerous turn when shots were fired on April 6 at Gibson's home after he voted in favor of the project. Gibson, who was home with his 8-year-old son when bullets shattered a glass storm door, said he found a note saying “no data centers” after the shooting.
Indianapolis City-County Council member Ron Gibson at a hearing on April 1, 2026. Protests against a planned data center took a dangerous turn when shots were fired on April 6 at Gibson's home after he voted in favor of the project. Gibson, who was home with his 8-year-old son when bullets shattered a glass storm door, said he found a note saying “no data centers” after the shooting.
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Members of the public react angrily to a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission to move forward with a data center in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood, proposed by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Members of the public react angrily to a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission to move forward with a data center in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood, proposed by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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Union members leave after arriving in mass to support a proposed data center in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood during a Metropolitan Development Commission vote at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Union members leave after arriving in mass to support a proposed data center in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood during a Metropolitan Development Commission vote at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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City-County Councilor, Jesse Brown,District 13, speaks against a data center in the Martindale Brightwood data center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
City-County Councilor, Jesse Brown,District 13, speaks against a data center in the Martindale Brightwood data center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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Doug Brown, attorney for Indy Economic Development Inc. speaks before a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission on the proposed Martindale Brightwood data center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Doug Brown, attorney for Indy Economic Development Inc. speaks before a vote by the Metropolitan Development Commission on the proposed Martindale Brightwood data center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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Metropolitan Development Commission President, John J. Dillon III speaks with a member of law enforcement as community members angrily shout at members of the Metropolitan Development Commission after they voted to allow a 14-acre data center to be built in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Metropolitan Development Commission President, John J. Dillon III speaks with a member of law enforcement as community members angrily shout at members of the Metropolitan Development Commission after they voted to allow a 14-acre data center to be built in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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Members of the public and residents opposed to the proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, hold protest signs during a meeting of the Metropolitan Development Commission at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Members of the public and residents opposed to the proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, hold protest signs during a meeting of the Metropolitan Development Commission at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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Signs warn members of the public to behave during a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting, in which a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks will be voted on by the commission at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Signs warn members of the public to behave during a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting, in which a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks will be voted on by the commission at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Local clergy members hold a press conference before a Metropolitan Development Commission meeting to vote on a proposed 14-acre data center in Martindale Brightwood neighborhood by Metrobloks, at the City-County Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
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