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Carmel, Indiana Carmel (pronounced /ˈkɑrməl/) is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States located immediately north of Indianapolis, Indiana. The population was 37,733 at the 2000 census but has been growing very rapidly. In 2007, a special census recorded the city population at 68,677.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. Geography Carmel is located at 39°58′23″N 86°6′28″W / 39.97306°N 86.10778°W / 39.97306; -86.10778 (39.972917, -86.107877).According to the United States Census Bureau, 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 miles (0.3 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. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 37,733 people, 13,597 households, and 10,564 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,118.4 people per square mile (818.0/km²). There were 14,107 housing units at an average density of 792.0/sq mi (305.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.63% White, 1.47% African American, 0.14% Native American, 4.38% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.A special census done in 2007 determined Carmel's population to be 68,677.There are 13,597 households of which 43.3% have children under the age of 18 69.3% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.16.In the city the population was spread out with 30.2% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $94,128, and the median income for a family was $110,549. Males had a median income of $70,618 versus $38,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $48,906. 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 is elected in citywide vote. The city council consists of seven members. Five are elected from individual districts. Two are elected at-large. 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 Carmel Utilities received water quality awards from the Indiana Department of Health. 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. Carmel Monon Community Center A $24.5 million water park and mega-fitness center is the center piece of Carmel's $55 mllion 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 poll, 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. The high efficiency Center has windows in almost every room filtering natural light through every hall way and office. Carmel Clay Parks website Flowing Well Just north of 116th Street between Gray Road and Hazel Dell Parkway is Flowing Well Park, which contains a natural artesian well that provides high quality drinking water. Monon Trail The Monon Trail is a multi-use trail that is part of the Rails-to-Trails movement. It runs from 10th street, near downtown Indianapolis, through Broad Ripple, and then crosses into Carmel at 96th Street, and extends into Westfield. In the future, it is planned to run all the way to Sheridan. In January 2006 speed limit signs of 15 to 20 mph (30 km/h) were added to sections of the trail north of 96th Street. Carmel city center Carmel City Center is a one million square foot, $300 million, mixed-use development located in the heart of Carmel, Indiana. A destination like no other in central Indiana, the project offers the appeal of a neighborhood and the vibrancy of a downtown. Carmel City Center features luxurious residences, specialty retail and restaurants, premier office space and is the location for The Center for the Performing Arts, which includes a 1,600 seat world-class 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).The Center for The Performing Arts websiteCarmel City Center website Carmel Arts and Design District Beautiful archways mark the gateway to the Carmel Arts and Design District—a retail establishment focused on the arts. Located in Old Town Carmel adjacent to the new City Center development, vibrant shops consisting of interior designers, art galleries, showrooms, specialty shops and restaurants make this a unique shopping experience. Be sure to visit the “World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery” operated by the Carmel Arts Council. While in the district, visit the collection of sculptures by J. Seward Johnson whose life-like sculptures have earned him the title of “the Norman Rockwell of American Sculpture.” Carmel Arts & Design District website Village of West Clay A traditional neighborhood development, the Village of West Clay has the nostalgia and charm of an early 20th century town, while still offering the benefits and amenities of modern day. Small business offices, stores, and restaurants as well as generous sidewalks and green space, make Village of West Clay a walkable, self-contained neighborhood for those who are looking for an all-in-one living experience. Village of West Clay's developer siteVillage of West Clay's neighborhood association site Schools Public The school system has 11 elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school. Student enrollment for the district is above 14,500.Carmel Clay SchoolsCarmel High School official WebsiteIndependentCarmel also has several private schools including 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.University High School 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. The close proximity of these many thriving businesses is a key to their success. Several large companies reside in Carmel, and it serves as the national headquarters for CNO Financial Group (formerly Conseco), Midwest ISO, Delta Faucet, Pearson Education (formerly MacMillan Publishing), as well as the headquarters of ITT Technical Institute.[1] It is also home to many mid-sized and smaller companies.