Indianapolis Emerges as a Data Center Hub: Deep Meadows Proposes 468-Acre Campus in Franklin Township
Indianapolis is rapidly becoming a hotspot for data center development, with Deep Meadows LLC, operating under the affiliate Deap Meadows, proposing a massive 468-acre data center campus in Franklin Township, southeast of Indianapolis. The project, dubbed Project Flo, aims to transform agricultural and residential land along I-74 and Post Road into a commercial special district to accommodate data center use.
Project Flo: A New Data Center Campus
Site plans for Project Flo reveal four buildings planned for the Marion County campus, though further details remain undisclosed. The rezoning request, submitted by law firm Barnes and Thornburg on behalf of Deep Meadows, has sparked discussions with the local community. However, concerns remain about the project’s financial impact on Indianapolis and Franklin Township. Michael-Paul Hart, City-County Council Republican minority leader, noted that many questions were left unanswered during recent community meetings, particularly regarding the project’s economic implications.
Indianapolis: A Growing Data Center Hub
The proposed development is part of a broader trend in Indiana, which has seen a surge in data center projects over the past year. The state’s strategic location, affordable land, and robust infrastructure have made it an attractive destination for tech companies and developers. Earlier this year, another unnamed developer proposed a 391-acre data center campus in Morgan County, further solidifying Indiana’s position as a key player in the data center industry.
Challenges and Opportunities
While the rezoning effort for Project Flo signals significant economic potential, it also raises questions about the impact on local communities, infrastructure, and land use. Deep Meadows and its representatives will need to address these concerns as they move forward with the project. If approved, the campus could bring substantial investment and job opportunities to the region, reinforcing Indianapolis’ status as a fast-growing data center hub.As Indiana continues to attract data center developments, Project Flo represents a pivotal step in the state’s transformation into a major tech infrastructure player. With its strategic location and growing demand for data center capacity, Indianapolis is poised to become a key destination for the world’s largest tech companies. However, balancing growth with community needs will be critical to ensuring the long-term success of these projects.
