Carmel, Indiana
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Carmel is a city in Hamilton County
, Indiana
, United States
located immediately north of Indianapolis
, Indiana
. The population was 79,191 at the 2010 census, and is one of the most affluent communities in the Midwest.
Until 1874, the settlement where present day Carmel now sits was called Bethlehem. Today, the plot first established in Bethlehem, located at the intersection of Rangeline Road and Main Street, is marked by a clock tower, donated by the local Rotary Club in 2002.
In 1924, one of the first automatic traffic signals in the United States
was installed at the intersection of Main Street and Range Line Road. The signal that was installed was the invention of Leslie Haines and is currently in the old train station on the Monon.
Carmel recently completed construction of Carmel Monon Community Center as well as $118 million concert hall "The Palladium" at the Center for Performing Arts.
, the city has a total area of 17.9 square miles (46.4 km²), of which 17.8 square miles (46.1 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) (0.61%) is water.
Major East-West streets in Carmel generally end in a 6, and include 96th Street (the Southern border), 106th, 116th, 126th, 131st, 136th and 146th (the Northern Border). The numbering system is aligned to that of Marion and Hamilton counties. Main Street (131st) runs East-West through Carmel's Art & Design District; Carmel Drive runs East-West through a main shopping area; and City Center Drive runs East-West near Carmel's new City Center project.
North-South streets are not numbered, and include (West to East) Michigan, Shelborne, Towne, Ditch, Spring Mill, Meridian, Guilford, Range Line, Keystone, Carey, Gray, Hazel Dell, and River. Some of these roads are continuations of corresponding streets within Indianapolis. Towne Road replaces the name Township Line Road at 96th Street, while Westfield
Boulevard becomes Range Line north of 116th Street. Meridian Street (US-31) and Keystone Parkway (formerly IN-431) are the major thoroughfares, extending from (within Carmel) I-465 in the south and merging just south of 146th Street.
As of the census
of 2010, there were 79,191 people residing in the city. The population density
was 4,424.1 people per square mile (1706.1/km²). There were 30,738 housing units at an average density of 1717.2 per square mile (662.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.4% White, 3.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 8.9% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races
, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $90,321, and the median income for a family was $73,394 . Males had a median income of $93,340 versus $62,943 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $85,320. About 1.6% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $90,321, and the median income for a family was $73,394 .[6] Males had a median income of $93,340 versus $62,943 for females. The per capita income for the city was $85,320. About 1.6% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
The city council consists of seven members. Five are elected from individual districts. Two are elected at-large.
of the USA.
The school system has 11 elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school. Student enrollment for the district is above 14,500. The Elementary Schools are:
Carmel Clay Elementary, Cherry Tree Elementary, College wood Elementary, Forest Dale Elementary, Mohawk Trails Elementary, Orchard Park Elementary, Prairie Trace Elementary, Smokey Row Elementary, Towne Meadow Elementary, West Clay Elementary and Woodbrook Elementary.
The 3 Middle Schools are: Carmel Middle School, Clay Middle School and Creekside Middle School
Carmel High School is the high school that the three middle schools feed into.
Carmel Clay Schools
Carmel High School official Website
Independent
Carmel also has several private schools including St. Elizabeth Seton Preschool (2 year olds-K), Midwest Academy (K-12), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School (K-8), Walnut Grove Christian School (K-8) and University High School
. Additional private schools are located near Carmel in other communities.
. It is also home to many mid-sized and smaller companies like Seven Corners Inc
.
that provides very high quality drinking water.
is a bicycle trail that is part of the Rails-to-Trails movement. It runs from 10th near downtown Indianapolis
through Broad Ripple and then crosses into Carmel at 96th Street and continues north through 146th Street into Westfield
. In the future, it is planned to run all the way to Sheridan
. In January of 2006 speed limit signs of 15 to 20 mph have been added to sections of the trail north of 96th Street which is the county line with Marion County
(Indianapolis
.)
Carmel's newly-established Arts and Design District, designed to promote small business. This new district is located very near Carmel High School.
Carmel City Center is a one million square foot, $300 million, mixed-use development located in the heart of Carmel, Indiana. Carmel City Center is the location for The Center for the Performing Arts, which includes a 1,600 seat concert hall named “The Palladium” and a 500-seat theater named “The Tarkington” and a 200-seat black box theater. This pedestrian-based master plan development is located at the southwest corner of City Center Drive (126th Street) and Range Line Road. The Monon Greenway runs directly through the project. Carmel City Center was developed as a public/private partnership between the City of Carmel, Pedcor City Center Development Company and numerous developers. Early City Center projects include NTS Carmel Center Apartments (formerly AMLI Apartments), the Townhomes at City Center (developed by Ryland), Shapiro’s Delicatessen, the Carmel Clay Veterans Memorial, Pedcor Corporate Headquarters, Flagstar Bank, Hoosier Realty Building and Salon 01 (formerly Carmel Schwinn).
Hamilton County, Indiana
Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded a population of 274,569. The county seat is Noblesville....
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
located immediately north of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. The population was 79,191 at the 2010 census, and is one of the most affluent communities in the Midwest.
Until 1874, the settlement where present day Carmel now sits was called Bethlehem. Today, the plot first established in Bethlehem, located at the intersection of Rangeline Road and Main Street, is marked by a clock tower, donated by the local Rotary Club in 2002.
In 1924, one of the first automatic traffic signals in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
was installed at the intersection of Main Street and Range Line Road. The signal that was installed was the invention of Leslie Haines and is currently in the old train station on the Monon.
Carmel recently completed construction of Carmel Monon Community Center as well as $118 million concert hall "The Palladium" at the Center for Performing Arts.
The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts
The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts is 1,600-seat, 151,000 sq ft state-of-the-art concert hall located in Carmel, Indiana.The Palladium opened on January 29, 2011 and today serves as a venue for various local and world-renowned musical concerts and performances. It is located at 355...
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 17.9 square miles (46.4 km²), of which 17.8 square miles (46.1 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) (0.61%) is water.
Major East-West streets in Carmel generally end in a 6, and include 96th Street (the Southern border), 106th, 116th, 126th, 131st, 136th and 146th (the Northern Border). The numbering system is aligned to that of Marion and Hamilton counties. Main Street (131st) runs East-West through Carmel's Art & Design District; Carmel Drive runs East-West through a main shopping area; and City Center Drive runs East-West near Carmel's new City Center project.
North-South streets are not numbered, and include (West to East) Michigan, Shelborne, Towne, Ditch, Spring Mill, Meridian, Guilford, Range Line, Keystone, Carey, Gray, Hazel Dell, and River. Some of these roads are continuations of corresponding streets within Indianapolis. Towne Road replaces the name Township Line Road at 96th Street, while Westfield
Westfield, Indiana
Westfield is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. In the year 2010 United States Census, the population was 30,068. Westfield is in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area.- History :...
Boulevard becomes Range Line north of 116th Street. Meridian Street (US-31) and Keystone Parkway (formerly IN-431) are the major thoroughfares, extending from (within Carmel) I-465 in the south and merging just south of 146th Street.
As of the census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2010, there were 79,191 people residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 4,424.1 people per square mile (1706.1/km²). There were 30,738 housing units at an average density of 1717.2 per square mile (662.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.4% White, 3.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 8.9% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $90,321, and the median income for a family was $73,394 . Males had a median income of $93,340 versus $62,943 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $85,320. About 1.6% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 79,191 people residing in the city. The population density was 4,424.1 people per square mile (1706.1/km²). There were 30,738 housing units at an average density of 1717.2 per square mile (662.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.4% White, 3.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 8.9% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $90,321, and the median income for a family was $73,394 .[6] Males had a median income of $93,340 versus $62,943 for females. The per capita income for the city was $85,320. About 1.6% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The government consists of a mayor and a city council. The mayor Current mayor is Jim BrainardThe city council consists of seven members. Five are elected from individual districts. Two are elected at-large.
Roundabouts
Carmel has become the unofficial roundabout capital of USA, due to the mayor of Carmel, Jim Brainard, installing over 80 roundabouts and demolishing 78 sets of traffic lights. Jim Brainard say "We have more than any other city in the US. It's a trend now in the United States. There are more and more roundabouts being built every day because of the expense saved and more importantly the safety." Many of the roundabouts are also well landscaped, thus improving the image of the highway network. Carmel has been described as the Milton KeynesMilton Keynes
Milton Keynes , sometimes abbreviated MK, is a large town in Buckinghamshire, in the south east of England, about north-west of London. It is the administrative centre of the Borough of Milton Keynes...
of the USA.
Schools
PublicThe school system has 11 elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school. Student enrollment for the district is above 14,500. The Elementary Schools are:
Carmel Clay Elementary, Cherry Tree Elementary, College wood Elementary, Forest Dale Elementary, Mohawk Trails Elementary, Orchard Park Elementary, Prairie Trace Elementary, Smokey Row Elementary, Towne Meadow Elementary, West Clay Elementary and Woodbrook Elementary.
The 3 Middle Schools are: Carmel Middle School, Clay Middle School and Creekside Middle School
Carmel High School is the high school that the three middle schools feed into.
Carmel Clay Schools
Carmel High School official Website
Independent
Carmel also has several private schools including St. Elizabeth Seton Preschool (2 year olds-K), Midwest Academy (K-12), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School (K-8), Walnut Grove Christian School (K-8) and University High School
University High School (Carmel, Indiana)
University High School is a small, independent, coeducational college preparatory school in Carmel, Indiana. At the start of the 2011-12 school year, the enrollment was 278. University High School has consistently had a 100 percent college placement rate for its students...
. Additional private schools are located near Carmel in other communities.
Industry
The Meridian Corridor is the second largest concentration of office workers in the state of Indiana. It is home to more than 40 corporate headquarters and many more regional offices. Several large companies reside in Carmel, and it serves as the national headquarters for CNO Financial Group (formerly Conseco), MISO, Delta Faucet, Pearson Education (formerly MacMillan Publishing), as well as the headquarters of ITT Technical InstituteITT Technical Institute
ITT Technical Institute is a for-profit technical institute with over 130 campuses in 38 states of the United States. ITT Tech is owned and operated by ITT Educational Services, Inc. , a publicly traded company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. ITT Educational Services, Inc...
. It is also home to many mid-sized and smaller companies like Seven Corners Inc
Seven Corners Inc
Seven Corners Inc. is a North American travel insurance provider. It specializes in providing travel insurance, trip cancellation, and emergency travel service plans.- History :...
.
Awards
The city of Carmel has been recognized with numerous awards and ratings for its programs and services.- Carmel voted #14 best place to live by CNN Money Magazine 2010
- City’s annual Arbor Day program won International Society of Arborculture’s highest award – the Gold Leaf Award.
- The Keystone Parkway project received an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Excellence.
- The U.S. Conference of Mayors awarded the “Climate Protection Award” to Carmel for its roundabout program and other environmental initiatives.
- The League of American Bicyclists designated Carmel a Bicycle Friendly Community at the bronze level — an award presented to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling.
- The 2006 City Livability Award for Roundabouts. This award recognizes mayors for implementing programs to improve the quality of life in their districts. Carmel mayor Jim Brainard earned this award for his efforts to improve traffic flow to meet the area's growing population. He replaced stop-signs across Carmel with roundabouts, which are both safer and more efficient.
Carmel Monon Community Center
A $24.5 million water park and mega-fitness center is the center piece of Carmel's $55 million Central Park which opened in 2007 . The Outdoor Water Park consists of two water slides, a drop slide, a diving board, a lazy river, a kiddie pool, a large zero depth activity pool, and a lap pool. The state-of-the-art fitness center consists of an indoor lap pool, a recreation pool with its own set of water slides, gymnasium, 1/8 mile indoor running track, and the Kids Zone childcare. The Center also has an adjoining building connected by an elevated walkway over the Monon Trail, where the Carmel Clay Parks Department offices are located. In addition to a banquet center and activity rooms that can be rented out.Flowing Well
Just north of 116th St., between Gray Road and Hazel Dell Parkway, you will find Flowing Well Park, which contains a natural artesian wellArtesian aquifer
An artesian aquifer is a confined aquifer containing groundwater under positive pressure. This causes the water level in a well to rise to a point where hydrostatic equilibrium has been reached. This type of well is called an artesian well...
that provides very high quality drinking water.
Monon Trail
The Monon TrailMonon Trail
The Monon Trail is a rail trail in Indiana. It uses a portion of the Chicago-Indianapolis main line of the former Monon Railroad, which was abandoned between Indianapolis and Delphi, Indiana in 1987.The trail serves both bicyclists and pedestrians...
is a bicycle trail that is part of the Rails-to-Trails movement. It runs from 10th near downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
through Broad Ripple and then crosses into Carmel at 96th Street and continues north through 146th Street into Westfield
Westfield, Indiana
Westfield is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. In the year 2010 United States Census, the population was 30,068. Westfield is in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area.- History :...
. In the future, it is planned to run all the way to Sheridan
Sheridan, Indiana
Sheridan is a town in Adams Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,665 at the 2010 census. The center of population of Indiana is located just northwest of Sheridan.- Geography :...
. In January of 2006 speed limit signs of 15 to 20 mph have been added to sections of the trail north of 96th Street which is the county line with Marion County
Marion County, Indiana
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded a population of 903,393, making it the largest county in the state and 55th most populated county in the country, greater than the population of six states. The county seat is Indianapolis, the state capital and...
(Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
.)
Carmel Arts & Design District
Carmel City Center
www.carmelacitycenter.comCarmel City Center is a one million square foot, $300 million, mixed-use development located in the heart of Carmel, Indiana. Carmel City Center is the location for The Center for the Performing Arts, which includes a 1,600 seat concert hall named “The Palladium” and a 500-seat theater named “The Tarkington” and a 200-seat black box theater. This pedestrian-based master plan development is located at the southwest corner of City Center Drive (126th Street) and Range Line Road. The Monon Greenway runs directly through the project. Carmel City Center was developed as a public/private partnership between the City of Carmel, Pedcor City Center Development Company and numerous developers. Early City Center projects include NTS Carmel Center Apartments (formerly AMLI Apartments), the Townhomes at City Center (developed by Ryland), Shapiro’s Delicatessen, the Carmel Clay Veterans Memorial, Pedcor Corporate Headquarters, Flagstar Bank, Hoosier Realty Building and Salon 01 (formerly Carmel Schwinn).
Clay Terrace
Clay Terrace, an outdoor lifestyle center, is a shopping destination featuring upscale retail shops and restaurants. More than 70 retailers line the center’s broad sidewalks including specialty apparel and home furnishing stores such as Jos. A. Banks, Sur La Table, White House, Black Market and Z Gallerie.Japanese Garden
The community can reflect and enjoy the landscaping in this restful setting, easily accessible from the Monon Trail. Ground was broken for the Japanese Garden south of City Hall in 2007. The garden was dedicated in 2009 as the 15th anniversary of Carmel's Sister City relationship with Kawachinagano, Japan was celebrated. An Azumaya style tea gazebo was constructed in 2011 and dedicated on May 2nd.See also
- Carmel High SchoolCarmel High School (Carmel, Indiana)Carmel High School is a public high school in Carmel, Indiana whose name is commonly abbreviated to CHS. It is part of the Carmel Clay School District and has an enrollment of around 4,600 students, making it the largest high school in the state of Indiana by number of students.- History :Carmel...
- The Palladium at the Center for Performing ArtsThe Palladium at the Center for Performing ArtsThe Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts is 1,600-seat, 151,000 sq ft state-of-the-art concert hall located in Carmel, Indiana.The Palladium opened on January 29, 2011 and today serves as a venue for various local and world-renowned musical concerts and performances. It is located at 355...
- University High School (Carmel, Indiana)University High School (Carmel, Indiana)University High School is a small, independent, coeducational college preparatory school in Carmel, Indiana. At the start of the 2011-12 school year, the enrollment was 278. University High School has consistently had a 100 percent college placement rate for its students...