Guided by this strong master plan, Carmel has divided the core of the community into distinct areas- the Arts & Design District, Midtown and City Center. “We’ve been investing heavily in those key areas from an infrastructure standpoint, with complete streets, beautified areas with flags and hanging flower planters, street-level public art, and beautiful public plazas where people can gather,” says Finkam. A popular gathering space, Midtown Plaza, referred to fondly as Carmel’s living room, has garnered national recognition. “We have a public plaza with a green space, multi-use pathways, corporate headquarters, restaurants, retail and other amenities like swings, pool tables, ping-pong and outdoor fireplaces where friends and families can truly gather,” says Finkam. This area also includes a giant outdoor theater screen where members of the community can watch movies and sports events.“We had 14 young people who qualified for the Olympic swim trials which Mayor Finkam with professional ice carvers at the 2024 Festival of Ice 117 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 08 CARMEL, IN
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