DC Blox Announces Major $2.2 Billion Data Center Campus Project in Indianapolis
April 8, 2026
In a significant move to expand its US footprint, data center provider DC Blox has unveiled plans for a new multi-building campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. This strategic expansion into the Midwest highlights the region's growing appeal as a hub for digital infrastructure, driven by robust connectivity, reliable power grids, and a burgeoning tech ecosystem.
According to filings first reported by local media, DC Blox is targeting a site at 305 Fintail Drive within the Thunderbird Commerce Center for its first Indiana development. The project involves constructing three facilities with a combined area of 410,000 square feet. The campus will feature a single-story, 80,000-square-foot building alongside two larger two-story structures measuring 140,000 and 190,000 square feet, all designed to utilize closed-loop cooling systems for enhanced efficiency.
The proposed site carries a notable industrial legacy, having once housed a Ford Visteon automotive parts plant that operated from 1957 until its closure in 2007. After the site's demolition a decade later, developers Lauth Group, Inc. and Covington Group acquired the land in 2021 with plans to transform it into a large-scale industrial park. DC Blox's data center project represents a pivotal repurposing of this space for the digital age.
The company has stated that the total investment, inclusive of customer IT equipment, could reach up to $2.2 billion. Construction is planned in two phases, pending necessary approvals from council officials in May. Upon receiving variance and replat approval, the first phase—the 80,000-square-foot facility—is slated to begin immediately, with completion expected within 24 months. The second phase, encompassing the two larger buildings, could commence in two years and be finished within a four-year timeframe.
DC Blox highlighted the strategic rationale behind choosing Indianapolis, noting the city offers “strong connectivity, access to reliable power, and a growing technology ecosystem that makes it an attractive location for digital infrastructure investment.” This new campus will significantly bolster the company's national portfolio, which currently spans 23 facilities across the Southeastern United States, encompassing a total footprint of 2.78 million square feet and 470 megawatts of capacity.
The development underscores the intense competition and capital influx into secondary data center markets across North America, as providers seek scalable locations with favorable economic and infrastructural conditions to meet soaring demand for cloud and AI-driven computing.
Source: datacenterdynamics
