A quiet corner of Indianapolis may soon host an engine of the modern internet. Google is considering Franklin Township for a massive new data center campus, a potential $2 billion investment that promises significant economic rewards but raises questions about resources and community qualities.

The technology giant acquired more than 465 acres of land near the intersection of South Franklin Road and East Raymond Street. However, company officials stress the project is not yet finalized. The facility would join Google’s network of nearly two dozen data centers worldwide if approved.

But what exactly is a data center? In simple terms, it is a highly secure, warehouse-like facility that houses thousands of computer servers. These servers store and process the massive amounts of data generat

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