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NEWS RELEASE
Date: February 20, 2024
Contact: (317) 571-2474 or media@carmel.in.gov
Release: Immediate
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Mayor Finkam launches Carmel Housing Task Force
Effort marks critical first step in comprehensive review of housing inventory and needs
CARMEL, IN - Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam announced today the launch of the Carmel Housing Task Force, a team of local leaders, experts and Carmel citizens established to study the state of housing in the city. Designed to ensure the housing needs of all Carmel residents and support workforce needs of the business community, the task force’s findings will inform the City’s future housing strategy. The task force will hold its official kick-off meeting on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers.
“I am incredibly excited for the official launch of the Carmel Housing Task Force,” said Mayor Finkam. “Throughout the campaign, I heard concerns about apartments, lack of single-family homes available to buy and housing affordability. This community-wide effort will better define the challenges we face and catalyze opportunities for an action-oriented policy to ensure the long-term sustainability of diverse housing options for future generations. I am so grateful for the time and commitment of our task force members and look forward to the public’s participation and input.”
Composed of nine members, the task force will spend the next several months learning from residents about the housing needs of the community and from industry experts about best practices to support them. Their meetings will focus on several critical topics outlined below. All topics will include data and trends from both the City of Carmel and the greater Indianapolis region.
- Current housing inventory and market conditions
- Population, demographics and workforce trends
- Housing options and housing best practices with input from experts
- Construction and development trends
- Examination of trends and neighborhood programs of Carmel peer communities
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The task force will submit its report to the Mayor not later than July 31, 2024, with general findings and recommendations available to the community shortly thereafter. The public will be invited to provide input throughout the process at a series of meetings in City Hall on the dates below from 7:30 to 9 a.m. according to the following timeline. All task force meetings will be live-streamed as well as open to the public.
February 23 - Task Force kickoff; overview of Carmel economy and regional position
March 21 - Population, demographic and workforce trends
April 25 - Single-family housing market review and trends
May 23 - Multi-family housing market review and trends
June 27 - Housing-for-all approaches; peer city review
July 25 - Draft report
All Task Force members serve at the pleasure of the Mayor, and currently include:
Adam Aasen, Carmel City Council
Dave Bowers, Carmel Redevelopment Commission
Barbara Eden, Carmel resident
Todd Fenoglio, Carmel Clay Schools
Matt Kaercher, Merchants Capital
Chris Pryor, MIBOR
Jack Russell, OneZone Chamber of Commerce
Aletta Sanders, HAND, Incorporated
Christine Zoccola, Carmel Plan Commission
The public is strongly encouraged to participate in this important first step to ensure the housing needs of all Carmel residents are met and that the city implements viable and sustainable development plans to address these needs throughout all phases of life.
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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
The City of Carmel is a thriving suburban community in Central Indiana, and is ranked one of the most livable mid-size U.S. cities. Known nationwide for pioneering urban design, Carmel has received numerous awards for its community amenities, quality of life, business environment and excellent schools, and continues to build community for those who live, work, play and visit the city. For more information, visit www.carmel.in.gov.
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