Travel Kit: Midtown

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TRAVEL KIT

CARMEL'S Midtown

WHAT AREA IS CONSIDERED MIDTOWN? Midtown Carmel is a new, rapidly growing area near Elm Street and Monon Boulevard that lies between the Carmel Arts & Design District to the north and City Center to the south. The focal point of this redevelopment district is an expanded Monon Greenway that runs through the middle of Midtown – with a trail that has been widened from 14-feet to 140-feet, on which the City has added dedicated bike lanes, walking lanes, one-way streets for vehicles and an eclectic mix of public art pieces. Midtown Plaza has quickly become a favorite gathering spot for outdoor games, movies and music.

DO PEOPLE LIVE IN MIDTOWN? Yes, they do. Midtown is bordered by a number of older homes (some of them historic) to the west of the Monon Greenway. In addition, two new apartment buildings recently opened on the Monon, one on either side of the Greenway, about a block away from each other. As they fill up, they will add hundreds of new residents to the area. Future plans also call for more residential opportunities on currently undeveloped land that borders the Greenway to the south.

FUN ON FOOT Get those steps in while you stroll past the activity and beauty of Carmel's Midtown.

GAME ON! Activities are free and include the use of equipment.

RELAX OR RACK 'EM Whether you want to kick back or perfect your bank shot, Midtown has you covered.

WHAT TYPE OF BUSINESSES ARE IN MIDTOWN? Two of the most popular businesses are Sun King Distillery and Fork + Ale Brewery, which border the Midtown Plaza. However, Midtown is more than just food and drink. There are corporate offices of Allied Solutions, F.C. Tucker and MJ Insurance; and Merchants Bank built a new headquarters right on the Greenway. Finally, Penn & Beech Candle Company, a social, creative experience for candle lovers, is among many small shops located in the area.

IS MIDTOWN FULLY DEVELOPED OR ARE MORE SHOPS/BUSINESSES BEING BUILT? Midtown continues to expand and grow. As the Monon Greenway is widened from Elm Street south toward City Center Drive, we anticipate seeing more “street level” restaurants and shops along both sides of the Greenway with commercial or residential spaces above. Eventually, Midtown will extend all the way to the City Center and provide a beautiful connection between City Center and the Arts & Design District. Additional games, water features, public spaces and play scapes will provide more amenities south of the plaza.

FAMILY TIME Children and adults love the common areas.

DO PEOPLE WALK FROM OTHER AREAS LIKE CITY CENTER AND THE ARTS & DESIGN DISTRICT TO MIDTOWN? Yes, they do … and that is by design. Midtown was envisioned to be the connecting link for visitors who want to catch a show at the Palladium, have dinner at Carmel City Center or step out of their room at the Hotel Carmichael and be able to stroll along the expanded Monon Greenway to enjoy the amenities and public art in Midtown. From there, they can continue another few blocks to Main Street and enjoy all that the Arts & Design District has to offer, including art galleries, specialty shops and more places to dine and enjoy a night out. Visit MidtownPlazaCarmel.com for more information.

Honoring Inspiring Businesswomen

Do you know a female business owner who has an inspirational story to tell? Nominate her for the 17th Annual Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman Award!

Each year, the Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman Award honors a female business owner who shows courage, tenacity and selflessness in starting and running her own business.

Inspired by restaurateur Helen E.

Marschke, who managed her own

financial affairs well into her 90s,

Marti Starkey, a lawyer and

pioneering businesswoman herself,

founded the Starkey Entrepreneurial

Woman Award in 1998 to recognize

women’s heroic entrepreneurship.

Past Winners

“The award speaks volumes to our clients, who trust us day in and day out with their livelihoods.”

KRISTEN LUIDHARDT, 2019 President and Founder of The Prosper Group, which develops digital strategies for campaigns, advocacy efforts, trade associations and causes

“This award provides inspiration to young girls to be determined, focused, hardworking and goal-oriented.”

VICTORIA “VICKY” LYRAS, 2018 Founding Artistic Director of Indianapolis Ballet and The Indianapolis School of Ballet

“Receiving this award has given me a sense of responsibility to share the lessons I’ve learned with other female business owners in the community.”

PAM PARKER TUCKER, 2017 President and Founder of JP Parker Flowers

“It’s humbling to be recognized for my vision to assist those in need in our state of Indiana— and also to be among so many dedicated female entrepreneurs who are doing amazing work.”

NANCY SHEPARD, 2016 President and Founder of Indiana Women in Need Foundation, supporting individuals receiving treatment for breast cancer

Nominate a deserving woman today at www.indianapolismonthly.com/sewa