Data Centers

Councilman Russ Jehl pulled two of his three resolutions that he said would increase accountability around the data center. The third resolution to establish a "quality of life" task force was tabled until July.

The Republican councilman voted for Project Zodiac in 2023, but has introduced three ordinances purportedly to increase accountability.

The permit approval brings the total of massive diesel generators on the site to up over 175.

Fort Wayne City Council removed the public comment period from Tuesday's agenda, frustrating residents who had shown up to speak about the Google data center.

Residents were invited to listen to presentations from representatives from Google and city utilities before having a chance to ask their own questions about the data center which is already operational.

The forum is a response to growing opposition to the upcoming data center and encourages residents to come and submit questions.

In the final part of WBOI's series on data centers, a look at what residents are saying and how elected officials have responded.

In the second part of WBOI's data center series, a look at how Google could benefit the city and community organizations.

The first part of WBOI's series on the data center being built on the southeast side.

Data centers are cropping up all over Indiana and the country, despite public opinion shifting heavily on the projects.