WHY IS LIFE SO HARD?Data-center field guide
Indiana facility dossier · sources checked 2026-11-08

Google Franklin Township proposal — Indianapolis, Indiana

Google withdrew its rezoning petition for a proposed data center on about 468 acres of farmland on Indianapolis's southeast side in September 2025. Residents packed the hearing, and the withdrawal was announced there.

At a glance

Operator
Google
Jurisdiction
Franklin Township, Indianapolis, Indiana
Land
About 468 acres of farmland (Proposal No. 306)
Capacity
Not stated
Status
Rezoning petition withdrawn Sept. 22, 2025; the group says Google may return

What the sources establish

  • A Google attorney withdrew the rezoning petition for a proposed data center at a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. [1]
  • Proposal No. 306 would have rezoned about 468 acres of farmland on Indianapolis's southeast side. [1]
  • Hundreds attended the hearing, and the hearing room and two overflow rooms were full. [1]
  • The community group Protect Franklin Township listed concerns about water and power use, flooding, possible tax exemptions, noise, construction and nondisclosure agreements. [1]
  • The petitioner still needed to withdraw the proposal from the Metropolitan Development Commission; otherwise that hearing would move to Oct. 6. [1]
  • Mayor Joe Hogsett said he respected Google's decision and that the city remains committed to attracting investment. [1]

Conflicts. The source does not name the project 'Project Flo', so this page does not use that name. The source does not say whether the Oct. 6 Metropolitan Development Commission hearing took place, or whether Google filed a new petition. The group's view that Google may return is an advocate's expectation.

Timeline

  1. Sept. 22, 2025 — Google withdraws the rezoning petition at the City-County Council hearing.
  2. Oct. 6, 2025 (scheduled) — Hearing before the Metropolitan Development Commission if the petition is not formally withdrawn there.

What this page does not establish

  • Whether Google filed a new petition or returned to the site.
  • Whether the Oct. 6 hearing was held or the withdrawal finalized.
  • The planned data center size and power demand.

What to check next

  1. Metropolitan Development Commission records for Proposal No. 306.
  2. Marion County and Indianapolis council records.
  3. Any later Google filings for Franklin Township.