# Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) passes scaled-back data center by DC Blox amidst city backlash > Source: > Published: 2026-07-16 23:39:49+00:00 Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) passes scaled-back data center by DC Blox amidst city backlash The AI Data Center Wars continue. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission voted in favor of a scaled down data center proposed by DC Blox. Meanwhile, the Indianapolis City-County Council committee recommended to the mayor support for a moratorium measure proposed by Council President Maggie A. Lewis. The fight over data centers is raging around various parts of the country where data centers are located or planned.