Google Seeks Rezoning for Temporary Office Site Near Data Center

The tech giant plans to use the 38-acre site for construction staging and temporary contractor offices.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:52am

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Google has filed an application to rezone a 38.79-acre property located at 7901 E Tillman Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, adjacent to the site of its existing data center. The proposed use of the land is for a 'temporary site location for construction staging' to place office spaces for data center contractors, along with fencing and landscaping. A public hearing on the rezoning request is scheduled for April 15.

Why it matters

The need for a separate temporary site highlights the logistical challenges Google faces in expanding its data center operations in Fort Wayne. The rezoning request suggests the company is taking steps to accommodate its construction workforce and streamline the build-out process for the data center.

The details

According to the proposal from Hatchworks, LLC, the temporary site would include office spaces for data center contractors, as well as fencing and landscaping. Once contractors no longer need the site, Hatchworks plans to remove the temporary structures and reseed the property, keeping the proposed landscaping and berm.

  • The public hearing on the rezoning request is scheduled for April 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
  • Google recently acquired the 38.79-acre farmland on Tillman Road.

The players

Google

The multinational technology company that operates the data center adjacent to the proposed temporary office site.

Hatchworks, LLC

The company that filed the proposal to rezone the 38.79-acre property for Google's temporary construction staging and contractor office use.

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What’s next

The public will have the opportunity to provide input on the rezoning request during the April 15 hearing. If approved, Google and its contractors can move forward with establishing the temporary office site to support the ongoing data center expansion.

The takeaway

Google's need for a separate temporary office site near its Fort Wayne data center underscores the logistical complexities of large-scale tech infrastructure projects. The company's efforts to address neighbor concerns and restore the land once construction is complete suggest a commitment to balancing growth with community impact.