Learn More About Proposed Hancock County MegaSite PUD

FAQ Available, Public Informational Meeting Coming Up

The public is invited to learn more about a Hancock County MegaSite Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposed in Buck Creek Township. The purpose of the PUD is to create an opportunity for data center and advanced manufacturing uses within the proposed development area while taking a holistic planning approach. This area is designated for Manufacturing in the 2023 Hancock County Land Use Plan.

The Hancock Economic Development Council recognizes the importance of balancing economic development potential for the county while also serving as a transition between the Indianapolis Regional Airport to the southwest, Tuttle Orchards and surrounding agricultural uses, and other future commercial and residential uses identified in the plan. The plan is being actively refined and improved in response to input from Tuttle's and many others in the community. The PUD process provides important flexibility and allows the county to be intentional in how the area develops.

The proposed project is in the Preliminary Plan phase of the county's PUD process--this sets the framework for how the area may develop. It does not approve a project--any future projects will be required to submit a Detailed Plan for county review and approval in addition to complying with all county approval processes.

A public informational meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 8th, and the project team is committed to being responsive to community questions and thoughtful in the development approach. Investments in this area could total in the billions of dollars--making it all the more important that stakeholders understand the level of due diligence and planning that has gone into--and is going into--this effort.

We are actively seeking feedback and look forward to answering any questions. Anyone is welcome to contact Chris King of Surge Development directly at cking@surge-development.com or by phone at 317-508-0740.

PUD Public Informational Meeting

• Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at 6 p.m.
• Greenfield-Central High School Auditorium
• 810 N. Broadway St., Greenfield, IN 46140

View a Frequently Asked Questions document for the proposed PUD

Pictured above: Representative image of a data center.