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Tuesday, November 30, 6 p. He did get his building and much more in the process. I approached it from a business point of view, not a political one. When we move to Carmel, Sue McCloud is mayor. She deals with the issues of the future of the fire service, regional water problems, the proposed sale of the Flanders Mansion and a tough economy. A former CIA Agent, she is a mayor faced with many controversial issues.
How does one keep diversity of shops and restaurants in a town only 1 mile square? How does one decide which buildings are historically significant and which can be altered or demolished. How does one satisfy residents who want home mail delivery while others like things just the way they always have been, with residents dropping by the post office to turn the antique brass knobs on their antique oak mailboxes?
Today I am again heading to city Hall. The door to the council chambers is open And I take a moment in chambers. Back out, I head to my usual spot in Community Planning and Building. I take time to enjoy the new landscaping funded by a grant made by Constance Meach Ridder. The railing resemble tree branches A patio outside the door is a great spot to take a moment to enjoy the fountain and beautifully planted garden. And of course, being Carmel, there is a hitching post for your dog.
I am in the door and up to my usual window where Margi Perotti , Code Enforcement Officer and Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator, kindly take time to find the folders of homes and businesses I am blogging about.
They deal with problems about a parking space. Resolve issues on signage. And handle Building Permits. Among 1, other issues.
Google Images year-old Burnett lists his home phone on the city Web page, and passes out business cards with his cell phone number. So to all mayors, councils, and citizens — Thanks for all your efforts to keep Carmel primarily residential while trying to let business and commerce prosper.
Not easy but certainly worth your efforts. Like this: Like Loading Filed under Carmel , city planning , Historic Preservation. Carol Reply. Andrew Robertson Reply. According to Mayor Brainard, the original CPD headquarters at Civic Square was planned in the late s and lacks the necessary space and security that is needed today. First, it will [permanently] move the city court out of city hall. With the [CPD] expansion, we can move the city court there, and we are building it to Superior Court standards so it can move up from being a city court at some point in the future.
Since , CPD has maintained the honor of being an internationally accredited law enforcement agency and was the first in Hamilton County to be so. The historic Monon Depot—built in by the Monon Railroad—once served as a passenger station and freight depot. CCHS was formed in by a group of dedicated local residents who understood the importance of preserving the history of Carmel and Clay Township.
The current archive building is the little house that is located right next to the Depot. In addition to those aforementioned amenities, McFeely added that CCHS is planning on having an area on the first floor where they can host events and major announcements, and a possible coffee shop and gift shop as well.
Public restrooms will be available and an information booth—all easily accessible—for those passing through the city or for those stopping in off the Monon Trail. But, specifically for our elementary grade school kids, when they study Indiana history, part of their curriculum is to pay a visit to the Monon Depot, and one of our volunteers walks them around downtown and talks with them about the history of the community. So, while the Carmel Swim Academy is not being built for the sole purpose of supporting these outstanding teams, CSC is looking forward to the teams training and competing at the new facility in the near future.
CSC currently provides swim lessons to more than 3, children annually—— renting space across the city to accommodate the growing program. The Carmel Swim Academy is designed to provide a doorway to water safety that introduces whole families to lifelong self-improvement, wellness and success. Carmel Swim Academy will feature a yard, six-lane training pool with zero-entry instructional space and a comfortable pool deck for dryland activities. Carmel Swim Academy will boast warm water and offer a mezzanine to optimize viewing of swim lessons, as well as family-friendly locker room.
Four-story, 73, SF Class-A office building with first floor restaurant space and a private rooftop terrace. Plans also call for a restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the plaza. Each building within the development incorporates outdoor activation features including planters, benches, outdoor furniture, patios, festive lighting, and balconies. We envision this being a hub of activity for the residents of Carmel and the many visitors who take part in the variety of events hosted each year.
Originally scheduled to open in the spring of , but actually opening in August , the Hotel Carmichael in downtown Carmel has been described as an architectural masterpiece designed to inspire a journey through history with all the modern-day amenities a traveler desires. The Hotel Carmichael delivers a distinguished hospitality experience perfect for the discerning traveler. The downtown Carmel hotel is blooming as a point of cultural and creative discovery in the heart of the center of Carmel and along the Monon Trail.
This greater Indianapolis hotel offers modern accommodations located next to the Palladium, one of the greatest music halls of its time. The opulent Cole Porter Grand Ballroom is an ideal and picturesque space for banquets and weddings.
Surrounded by expansive windows, guests of the ballroom will enjoy extravagant views of the Palladium and surrounding amenities. The incomparable views throughout the hotel, both in its interior and exterior, are positively spellbinding. And the attention to detail are impressive to even the most seasoned traveler.
The handcrafted, wrought-iron railing, made in Anderson, Indiana, that leads guests along the elegant grand staircase, and every inspired light fixture, window treatment, piece of elaborate furniture, accessory, on down to the signage throughout the hotel, is congruent to the overall theme. Beautifully appointed—yet comfortable—spaces throughout the hotel pay homage to the Great American Songbook and music, as does the original artwork that is on display throughout the hotel.
IMCL is an international gathering of global experts sharing the best evidence-based lessons of great cities and towns to improve the quality of life for all. Unfortunately, due to the COVID pandemic, the conference and the opening of the hotel was postponed. You will be amazed by what can be done by a mayor with vision and a city that rejoices in replacing sprawl with functional, livable neighborhoods.
The organization programs seminars to the public and master classes for aspiring performers. Kirk is a New York City theater director and producer who specializes in the development of new plays and musicals. Seasonal outdoor seating is also available. Hsu brings 25 years of experience and a passion for cooking that has led him to cook all over the United States.
Hsu moved to Indiana in , working as the executive chef for the Indianapolis Zoo. He started his own business with Bistro Hospitality in Additional and thoughtful extras, like refreshing palate cleansers, truffles and rich French press coffee, are just a few ways that the incomparable staff at Vivante strive to create a lasting impression on its guests.
Vivante is open to both the public and hotel guests. It is a mixed-use development which should be completed in late or early Three central Indiana companies announced in that they would relocate their corporate headquarters to the Agora at the Proscenium , located at 10 West Carmel Drive in Carmel, Indiana. The 4-story, , sf office building is completed.
The office was developed by Lauth Group, Inc. REV at Proscenium is a one of a kind, unit condominium community opening in fall of This all-encompassing luxury development combines the ease of upscale living with the convenience of retail shops and dining all within mere steps of your front door.
The design package includes: several floor plans, state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens, private garage, fitness center, secured bike storage, resort-style swimming pool with fire pit, walkability to on-site retail shops and dining that are slated to come in and so much more. Chef Thad Kittrell and his culinary team feature a menu that specializes in rustic offerings made with fresh, local ingredients that are paired with craft beer selections.
Learn what redevelopment initiatives help to attract Millennials in this story. The Carmel Chamber has served the local business community since its inception in and has evolved with the growth of the city and changing business culture with each passing decade. For the last seventeen years, the Carmel Chamber of commerce has been under the stewardship its president, Mo Merhoff.
Merhoff became president in after the retirement of the late Nancy Blondin. Blondin retired in after serving as the chamber director since The award was established after her retirement in The organization recognized the need to involve and to develop it young professional members and so in the Carmel Chamber Young Professionals Group, Arrows, was founded.
The young professionals group continues to be run by a committee of YP chamber members and is dedicated to connecting YPs under 40 through social networking, professional development, volunteerism and educational events.
The new organization, formed to more efficiently and better promote the business interests of our members, is called OneZone. The organization has approximately 1, members and is a significant presence and business advocate in an ever-changing marketplace. OneZone focuses on priorities and issues at a local, state and even a federal level that impact local businesses. Issues such as education; economic development, mass transit, regional cooperation, workforce development, healthcare and several other topics.
They go hand in hand. Merhoff emphasized that OneZone continues to strive to find ways to ensure that the communities that they serve, Carmel and Fishers, are the best places to build businesses and the organization will continue to advocate for zoning ordinances to make it easier for businesses.
She also spoke about current trends and what businesses are looking for in the modern era as opposed to twenty years ago. They want walkability. They want similar amenities to the ones they have in their residences. Merhoff spoke about the success of the Meridian Street Corridor along U. Originally when the U. This has been an economic engine that has served Carmel very well. If we want to maintain that marvelous business corridor, we are going to have to change it because business corridors around the country are drying up.
Perhaps, in another years, someone may want to have a condo on the top floor of those high rise buildings. It would be attractive, especially if there is a restaurant within walking distance. Merhoff concluded. Business want to be where they have the environment to thrive and that means the ability to show employees all of the things they can do here.
Creating places and that not just for people but for businesses and realizing that what they want for their businesses is evolving. Over the decades, the city and its leadership have continued to support existing cultural elements and create additional amenities for the community to enjoy. A surprise ceremony took place during the Carmel Farmers Market on September 21, , and left its founder, Carter, speechless and overwhelmed.
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is a German market with individual huts selling authentic German holiday products, food and beverages that encircle a large ice skating rink. It is simply a spectacular setting to enjoy a winter day and to create a family holiday tradition of food, shopping and skating.
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt and Ice at Center Green have been a raging success in bringing visitors to downtown Carmel during the holiday season and into the winter. In , Christkindlmarkt had , visitors. German-built by Steinbach GmbH, world renown for its production of nutcrackers, this foot tall structure is presently the only one of its kind in the United States. The pyramid is adorned with 3, lights and Christmas-themed figures. The huts are beautiful, and you can see the details and pride that Mayor Brainard, Maria and Brian have in taking care that it looks like any of the traditional markets in Germany.
I have seen other markets in the U. Here [Carmel], they try to have vendors from Germany represented and products from Germany. With the ice rink in the middle and to come here at night and see all the lights, it is just beautiful. New for was the addition of a Kulturecke—a German history museum.
Now in its third year of operation, the Carmel Christkindlmarkt has garnered national awareness as one of the most authentic German-themed market in America. More than 40 vendors will sell a variety of German food and drink, handmade gifts, artisan crafts and more at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt.
We are planning on doing more shows during the week—specifically, the second and third weeks in December—to grab those customers. The market provides a perfect destination for people enjoying a Saturday morning walk or bike ride. For the past four years, Carmel Monthly has proudly been the sole media sponsor of the Carmel Farmers Market. The market is managed by a dedicated all-volunteer committee. Periodically, we spotlight long time volunteers like Doug Dolen.
In addition to offering local produce and other food vendors, the Carmel Farmers Market also provides each week local musical entertainment. Visit carmelfarmersmarket. The market location is easily found on 3rd Street, just look for the large mural of bunnies and vegetables on the buildings exterior walls that are the work of internationally known graffiti artist Jules Muck.
First, we were able to continue adding in a meaningful way to the artistic culture of Carmel by bringing a nationally recognized art installation to the city. Second, we were able to bring much higher visibility to the site of the Winter Market.
When people ask us where the market is located, instead of telling them it is right across the street from the water tower, we can now tell them to just look for the bunnies on the building. Third, we wanted to bring a sense of whimsy to the area that would appeal to everyone, no matter their age. They are destinations for concert-goers and enthusiasts of the arts.
The Center hosts a variety of entertainers from around the globe. The development of The Center for the Performing Arts and Carter Green have provided the opportunity to host popular markets and special events like a historic event held for the United States Conference of Mayors in June Mayors representing cities from all over the nation congregated for a fun-filled evening that began at The Center and concluded on Main Street with several Carmel residents in attendance.
Every feature in the Concert Hall has been selected for optimal acoustic effect. A canopy of glass panels suspended over the stage can be raised or lowered to accommodate the volume level of each performance.
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