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American Tower Company has proposed to rezone seven acres in Pike Township, Indiana, for a 20,000-square-foot unmanned 'Edge Data Center,' sparking significant local opposition due to concerns over habitat loss for the endangered Indiana bat, deforestation, and potential noise and utility cost increases for residents. The Pike Township Residents Association plans to vote on the proposal, with a city zoning hearing scheduled for January 15, as community members urge council members to reject the rezoning citing environmental impacts and a lack of job creation.