The City of Fort Wayne and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. are hosting a community forum to provide information to the public about the local Google Data Center.
City of Fort Wayne Indiana news release:
City of Fort Wayne and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. to host community information forum about local Google Data Center
Fort Wayne, Indiana (December 8, 2025) – The City of Fort Wayne and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. are hosting a community forum to provide information to the public about the local Google Data Center. The forum is informational only and is not a public hearing where any decisions will be made.
The forum is set for Thursday, December 11, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Grand Wayne Center Anthony Wayne Ballroom A, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd. After an informational presentation from Google, Indiana Michigan Power and City Utilities representatives, attendees will be able to submit questions via their smart phones. Index cards and pencils will also be available for those who want to submit written questions. Greater Fort Wayne Inc. staff will review the questions, combine similar ones and then ask the appropriate person to respond.
The City and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. have a duty to maintain the safety of all attendees and presenters and will follow policies similar to what are used at City Council meetings.
- Signs on poles, sticks, or other objects with the potential to pose a danger or harm to others are prohibited at this forum. Signs larger than 24″ x 24″ are prohibited without exception.
- Signs, signage, banners or any similar item shall not be displayed in a manner that obstructs the view of other attendees at this meeting.
- The affixing of signs, signage, banners or any similar item to any structure or part of the Grand Wayne Center is prohibited.
- Flames and flammable materials are prohibited inside the Grand Wayne Center.
- Loud, excessive, disruptive noise and/or the use of noisemaking devices are restricted at this forum.
- The use of personal or privately-owned sound or voice amplification devices, including microphones, megaphones, and speakers, is prohibited.
- Should a situation arise that is determined unsafe or disruptive, Grand Wayne Security and/or City of Fort Wayne Police officers may ask attendees involved to leave the event.
An ASL interpreter will be at the event to provide interpretation services.
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