Los Angeles-based startup behind proposed Martindale-Brightwood data center
The company describes the data center planned for 2505 N. Sherman Drive as “state-of-the-art” and “high-density” with an air-and-water-based cooling system.
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Franklin Township school district flips position, now supports Google data center development
As a critical vote by the City-County Council approaches on whether to rezone 467 acres for Google’s proposed billion-dollar data center, the local school district has changed its stance on the project.
Company pursuing small-scale data center in Martindale-Brightwood
The project is proposed for a 13-acre parcel east of Brightwood Plaza that was home to the now-demolished Sherman Drive-In from 1965 to 1983.
Q&A: Fourth-generation Walker revamps 80-year-old family business
A lot has changed since then Walker was founded in 1939, but Sara Walker—who represents the family’s fourth generation to work at Walker—says adaptation is part of the family company’s DNA.
What to know about Google’s proposed billion-dollar data center project
With the City-County Council approaching a Sept. 22 public hearing over the 467-acre project, IBJ looked into many of the questions being asked about the controversial development.
Why are helicopters circling Indy? Indiana National Guard says it’s filming a commercial.
Two Black Hawk helicopters circled downtown Indianapolis skies Wednesday morning as part of what the Indiana National Guard said was a video shoot for a recruitment campaign.
City-County Council votes for public hearing to review Google’s billion-dollar data center plan
The vote, initiated by Republican Councilor Michael-Paul Hart, sets a Sept. 22 public hearing before the full council to review rezoning of 467 acres for Google’s proposed project.
Four years after first proposed, Monon 30 has one building open
Four years after the project was first proposed, the group is still submitting and altering plans for the rest of the project on several former industrial properties along the Monon Trail.
Councilors, advocates want Marion County sheriff to stop housing ICE detainees
Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal says he has to maintain the inflow of ICE detainees—about 700 so far this year—as part of required cooperation with the federal government.
Health district takes shape ahead of IU Health hospital completion
The recently established Indy Health District is dedicated to reducing health inequity across Indianapolis. It stretches from St. Clair Street north to 38th Street, encompassing 1,500 acres.
Change in Marion County’s residency requirement still sought despite committee’s vote
An almost 50-year-old requirement that county employees live in Indianapolis is creating staffing problems for some city agencies, but councilors on the City-County Council’s Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee voted 6-5 against changing the rule.
Indy councilors line up in opposition to Google’s billion-dollar data center
Almost half of the council has spoken out against the controversial project, which was approved by the Metropolitan Development Commission last week.
Amid partisan redistricting push, centrist Indiana PAC tweaks mission
ReCenter Indiana plans to turn away from its work as a political action committee in favor of conducting polling, voter education and connecting civic advocacy organizations.
IndyGo board approves proposed fare increase, 2026 budget plan
Indianapolis’ public transit agency will increase basic fares 57% in 2026, marking the first time the cost has changed since 2009. IndyGo’s board unanimously approved the hike Thursday, along with the agency’s budget for 2026.
City proposes increases for permit fees, inspections, penalties
Indianapolis might soon begin charging more money for construction permits and inspections while also hiking penalties for code and ordinance violations under a proposal that updates fees, including some that haven’t been changed since 1988.
BWI affordable housing project gets initial incentive OK despite problems with previous phase
A developer under criticism for previous work on an affordable housing project on the near-northwest side of Indianapolis has received initial city approval for financing help on the development’s next phase, but with several new requirements.
City reverses course, says Fountain Square homeless camp residents will be housed via new initiative
Streets to Home leaders said a recent 10-person pilot was successful and that stakeholders were able to “accelerate our timeline” to launch the program and get people from the Leonard Street camp housed.
Butler University is latest small school to launch engineering program
The Butler take on those in-demand degree programs focuses on critical thinking, communication skills and ethical decision-making, department Chair Jeff Carvell said.
Indy council GOP caucus abruptly selects new minority leader
Just seven months after selecting Councilor Michael-Paul Hart as minority leader, council Republicans have abruptly replaced him with a colleague who formerly held the post.
Elanco spearheads Nutrition Secure Indianapolis initiative to provide food aid to west-side families
As the Greenfield-based animal health company prepares to move into its new neighborhood, it’s working with community partners to help ensure some of its new neighbors have adequate food access.