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News from the City of Carmel - April 28, 2023 |
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Carmel launches Climate Action Plan dashboard
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The City of Carmel, working together with technology partner Kausal Ltd, launched its Climate Action Plan (CAP) dashboard for Earth Day, April 22. The dashboard will make it easier for the public to monitor CAP progress in real time. The goal is to make sure the City's climate work is not only easily accessible to all citizens but can also serve as an inspiration for all to do their part.
By partnering with Kausal, the City will offer residents and stakeholders transparent and user-friendly access to the Climate Action Plan via the City’s website, allowing a better understanding of the CAP and what actions and strategies Carmel has established for each of the seven key CAP sectors:
- Public Education Programs
- Energy and Built Environment
- Transportation
- Water and Wastewater
- Solid Waste
- Local Food and Agriculture
- Greenspace
“There is no better time to launch this website than on Earth Day 2023, as a way to place this important issue front and center with web access that all residents can see and learn about the City’s climate related efforts," said Mayor Jim Brainard.
The Climate Action Plan dashboard can be found at www.ClimateCarmel.com.
Click here for the full news release.
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Carmel to observe Jewish Heritage Month in May
The City of Carmel will observe Jewish American Heritage Month in May, joining cities and institutions across the country in urging Americans of all backgrounds to discover, explore and celebrate the vibrant and varied American Jewish experience from the dawn of our nation to the present day. The month of observance began in 2006 when President George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American Heritage Month, thanks to the efforts of the Jewish Museum of Florida and South Florida Jewish community leaders.
"It's important that we take this opportunity to explore the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture," said Mayor Jim Brainard. "Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month helps us strengthen our local community and promotes a strong sense of acceptance and a willingness to share our civic life, thanks to a deeper understanding of cultural heritage."
Click here for the full news release.
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Carmel Street Department's diverse staffing recognized at American Public Works
Snow Conference
A group of women who work at the City of Carmel Street Department was honored by representing the City on a special panel at the national Snow Conference put on by the American Public Works Association in Omaha, Nebraska.
Staff members Paighton Armes, a skilled laborer, Terese Ariens, also a skilled laborer and Crystal Edmondson, Operations Manager were invited to sit on the panel and share their experiences of working in a male-dominated industry.
Click here to read the full news release.
Left to right: Crystal Edmondson, Terese Ariens, Paighton Armes.
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Construction and Traffic
VETERANS WAY AND MAIN STREET -The final phase of the burial of transmission lines continues in the Carmel Arts & Design District and has forced the temporary closure of a half-block stretch of Veterans Way, south of Main Street. The transmission burial project began in 2015 and included the conduit along the Veterans Way corridor from Carmel Drive to just north of Main Street. The current closure is expected to last about four weeks and will be limited to daytime hours and some weekends. Access to the public parking lot located south of the Main Street shops will remain open
CITY CENTER DRIVE AND VETERANS WAY ROUNDABOUT - The construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of City Center Drive and Veterans Way - in front of Carmel City Center - is underway. The City is working to install new infrastructure as part of the project including storm sewers, water main, sanitary sewer, communications conduit, asphalt pavement, path, lighting and raised crosswalks within the right-of way.
This project is under a partial road closure with an expected completion date of June 30, 2023. Construction is taking place on City Center Drive between 3rd Avenue SW and Range Line Road. City Center Drive will experience periodic traffic flow restrictions and detours during times of construction. Driveways will be accessible for local traffic, and the City will work to maintain access throughout the duration of the project.
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City reminds community about Carmel
sign standards
With local elections in progress, the City of Carmel would like to remind all parties, candidates and community members, of the Unified Development Ordinance Sign Standards for Temporary Signs.
For the full sign ordinance, click here.
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OneZone presents Caffeinated Conversation with Henry Mestetsky |
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Join OneZone at the Carmel Clay Public Library for the May Caffeinated Conversation with Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
Mestetsky will be discussing Carmel's redevelopment projects on Tuesday, May 2 from
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
This is a free event for OneZone members only.
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Bring your chairs and blankets and head to Midtown Plaza for Allied Solutions' Movies at Midtown! Please note new movie times this year:
Tuesday, May 2, noon and 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 4, noon and 6 p.m.
Please don't forget to clean up your surroundings once you've enjoyed the movie.
Click here for Midtown's Facebook page.
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May is Bike Month
Celebrate National Bike Month at Bike Carmel's fun and free events for the whole family!
Bicycle Events
- Bike to School Day - Wednesday, May 3
- Coffee on the Monon - Friday, May 5
- Bike Carmel Family Fun Ride - Saturday, May 13
- Bike to Work Day - Friday, May 19
For more information on these events, go to Bike Carmel's Events Page or follow Bike Carmel on Facebook.
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CNAN May meeting announcement
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network Meeting
Thursday, May 11, 6 p.m.
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers (Second Floor)
Light refreshments will be served
CNAN continues to be one of the best ways for the city to share information about City departments and services, while addressing the concerns of the neighborhood association presidents' network.
For more information, please contact Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov OR visit the Carmel Neighborhood Association Network | City of Carmel
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Allied Solutions' Meet Me on Main
Save the date! Meet Me on Main is May 12
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Land Waste Pick Up
During the months of April and May, the City's trash program includes pick-up of 20 extra bags or bundles per week, per home, of landscape waste.
- Please keep shrubs or tree limbs shorter than four feet (the trash trucks do not have the capacity to accept anything longer than four feet)
- Please set out landscape waste on your service day
- Please use the Republic Services trash cart or place bags near the trash cart
- Do not place landscape waste in your recycling cart
Irrigation Backflow Testing
For more information, please visit the Carmel Utilities website at Backflow - Carmel Utilities.
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Inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest launches
August 11 - 12
The inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest is scheduled for August 11 and 12, 2023. The two-day festival will feature more than 30 international, national and regional jazz, R&B and blues acts across eight stages throughout Carmel, including The Palladium, The Tarkington, Carmel Gazebo, Carter Green, The Studio Theatre, Midtown Plaza, Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael, Jazz on the Monon and pop-up performances. The event includes an upscale art market, beer, wine and food vendors.
Click here to visit Carmel Jazz Fest's website.
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Counting down to the Solar Eclipse 2024
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Experience one of the greatest natural phenomena that can occur in our skies: a total solar eclipse. Businesses, attractions and our cities are planning exciting ways to celebrate on April 8, 2024. Visit the Eclipse 2024 page on the City of Carmel website to watch the Countdown Clock and learn more about the eclipse. |
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Happy 200th Birthday, Hamilton County!
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Performing Arts in the City
The Palladium
Evil Woman: The American ELO
May 5
Evil Woman: The American ELO is widely recognized as the world’s premier tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra. ELO was one of the biggest groups of the 1970s, with hits including “Telephone Line,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Xanadu,” “Evil Woman,” “Livin’ Thing” and “Don’t Bring Me Down.”
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Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
Clint Holmes - Between the Moon and NYC: The Songs of Peter Allen
May 6
Grammy Award nominee Clint Holmes – the consummate entertainer, writer, performer, recording artist, and one of the country’s finest vocalists – is back with a brand-new concert-event celebrating the songs of the legendary
Peter Allen.
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Civic Theatre
The Sound of Music
April 28 - May 13
Civic Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical about the von Trapp Family.
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The Studio Theater
Mr. Confidential
May 3 - May 14
Actors Theatre of Indiana presents this world premiere of a story of family, dreams, innocence, love and scandal that you won't want to miss!
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, May 3, 10 a.m.
Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee - Wednesday, May 3, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Residential Committee - Thursday, May 4, 6 p.m. (Caucus Rooms)
Plan Commission Commercial Committee - Thursday, May 4, 6 p.m. (Caucus Rooms)
All public meetings take place in the Council Chambers in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Public meetings are broadcast live on Carmel TV and YouTube .
To view archived Government Meetings with Closed Captioning, visit the City's video archives. Select the meeting you wish to view and once the window opens on your computer screen or phone, select the CC box on the bottom right corner next to the settings.
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