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Carmel
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Carmel was originally called "Bethlehem" and, under the latter name, was laid out and platted in 1837. The original settlers were predominantly Quakers. 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. A post office was established as "Carmel" in 1846. The town of Bethlehem was renamed "Carmel" in 1874, at which time it was incorporated. In 1924, one of the first automatic traffic signals in the U.S. was installed at the intersection of Main Street and Rangeline Road. The signal was the invention of Leslie Haines and is currently in the old train station on the Monon Trail. The Carmel Monon Depot, John Kinzer House, and Thornhurst Addition are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Carmel, Indiana is a fast-growing, economically-thriving suburban edge city on the North Side of Indianapolis. Home to about 91,065 residents (2016 U.S. Census Bureau), the once sleepy suburban community has been transformed over the past 20 years by ambitious redevelopment projects that have led to the making of a vibrant city that is no longer simply a place to sleep at night.
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​With excellent schools, low taxes, safe neighborhoods and ease of transportation, Carmel has emerged as one of the most coveted places to live, not just in Indiana, but in the United States. In 2012, CNN Money Magazine named Carmel the No. 1 place to live in America (for cities ranging from 50,000 to 300,000 in population.
Schools
High School: Carmel High School
520 E Main St, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 846-7721
Principal: Thomas Harmas
Carmel High School is a four-year comprehensive high school with approximately 4,975 students in grades nine through twelve. It is fully accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. The high school is part of the Carmel Clay Schools district and--along with three middle schools and eleven elementary schools--serves the city of Carmel and the township of Clay in southwestern Hamilton County, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis.
The stated mission of Carmel High School is to "create a positive environment in which all are challenged and inspired to achieve their potentials." Underlying that mission are six belief statements that were written and adopted by all major stakeholders in the education of CHS students. The CHS administration promotes a process of continuous school improvement which makes validating the mission statement a function of what is done every day in every classroom. The school's overall philosophy recognizes that all students deserve the opportunity to develop their potential in an atmosphere of self-disciplined behavior and encourages and inspires students to think logically, creatively, and effectively for the benefit of themselves and of society.
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Middle Schools
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Carmel Middle School
300 S. Guilford Road Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 846-7331 Fax: (317) 571-4067
Mrs. Deanna Pitman, Principal
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Clay Middle School
5150 E. 126th Street Carmel, IN 46033 Phone: (317) 844-7251 Fax: (317) 571-4020
Mr. Todd Crosby, Principal
Creekside Middle School
3525 W. 126th Street Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 733-6420 Fax: (317) 733-6422
Dr. Tim Phares, Principal
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Elementary Schools: Carmel Elementary, Cherry Tree Elementary, College Wood Elementary,Forest Dale Elementary, Mohawk Trails Elementary, Orchard Park Elementary, Prairie Trace Elementary, Smoky Row Elementary, Towne Meadow Elementary, West Clay Elementary and Woodbrook Elementary.
Culture
From border to border, Carmel is known for its distinct residential neighborhoods, rich in architectural diversity, including many beautiful estates that have attracted many of Indiana’s noteworthy citizens, including the owners of professional sports franchises, corporate CEO’s, professional athletes and at one point the Vice President of the United States.
In addition, a progressive city government has adopted a new-urbanism approach to planning, welcoming in certain city areas a high-density approach to development. This has attracted a growing number of apartments and condominium developments designed to cater to a younger population just starting out in their careers and a place for our seasoned citizens who are seeking empty-nester living. Such developments are also benefitting from the City’s approach to walk-ability, where a system of trails and bike-lanes have made Carmel one of the most bike-friendly communities in Indiana. Many residents can live, work, shop and enjoy entertainment without using their cars.
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According to a 2010 estimate, the median household income in the city was $101,494. 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.
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The median home price in 2014 was $294,000.
Community/Crime/Police
Take a walk through Old Town Carmel and you might find yourself doing a double-take. That”ll happen when you catch an unexpected glimpse of any one of 16 life-size bronze statues that dot the sidewalks of Carmel’s Arts & Design District. This unique collection of statues, all part of the “Man-on-the-Street” series, depicts real-life scenes from various points in history.
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Designed to promote small businesses and local artisans, Carmel's Arts and Design District and City Center is in Old Town Carmel and flanked by Carmel High School on the east and the Monon Greenway on the west, the Carmel Arts and Design District includes the award-winning Carmel Clay Public Library, the Hamilton County Convention & Visitor's Bureau and Welcome Center and a collection of art galleries, boutiques, interior designers, cafes and restaurants. Lifelike sculptures by John Seward Johnson II, "The Normal Rockwell of American Sculpture", ornament the streets of the district.
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Carmel City Center is a one million square foot, $300 million, mixed-use development located in the heart of Carmel. Carmel City Center is home to The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, which includes a 1,600-seat concert hall, 500-seat theater, and 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.
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Village Park Plaza and Clay Terrace are the two largest retail centers in Carmel. Other shopping areas include Carmel City Center, Mohawk Trails Plaza, Merchants' Square and much more. Downtown, also known as Old Town Carmel is rich in shopping along Main Street, Rangeline Road, 3rd Avenue, and 2nd Street.
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Crime
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The overall crime rate in Carmel is 65% lower than the national average. For every 100,000 people, there are 2.75 daily crimes that occur in Carmel. Carmel is safer than 89% of the cities in the United States. In Carmel you have a 1 in 100 chance of becoming a victim of any crime. The number of total year over year crimes in Carmel has increased by 6%.
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Police
3 Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032, Phone: 317-571-2500
Chief: Jim Barlow
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The Carmel Police Department is committed to excellence in everything we do. We pledge to sustain a working partnership with the community to protect life and property, and maintain a safe and peaceful environment for all. With the approval of those we serve, we will perform our sworn duties ethically, maintaining respect for individual rights, human dignity, cultural diversity and community values.
Transportation
Carmel occupies the southwestern part of Hamilton County. It is bordered to the north by Westfield, to the northeast by Noblesville, to the east by Fishers, to the south by the city of Indianapolis in Marion County, and to the west by Zionsville in Boone County. The center of Carmel is 15 miles (24 km) north of the center of Indianapolis.
According to the 2010 census, Carmel has a total area of 48.545 square miles (125.73 km2), of which 47.46 square miles (122.92 km2) (or 97.76%) is land and 1.085 square miles (2.81 km2) (or 2.24%) 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 (which marks 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 generally east-west through a main shopping area; and City Center Drive runs east-west near Carmel's City Center project.
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Indianapolis Executive Airport
Whether you fly for business or pleasure, the Indianapolis Executive Airport (IEA) provides efficient access to Hamilton, Boone and Marion counties. Business takes off at the Indianapolis Executive Airport. IEA is also the gateway to area sporting and music events, attractions, conventions and our thriving communities.
Contact: (317) 769-3288
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Janus Developmental Services - Hamilton County Express
Janus Developmental Services, Inc. operates the public transit system for Hamilton County. The program is an affordable origin to destination service that meets the transportation needs of individuals enrolled in programs and services on site at Janus Developmental Services, Inc. as well as the public. Janus Developmental Services, Inc. is proud to offer this valuable community service. http://janus-inc.org/transportation.php