Carmel Magazine August 2023

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On June 14, the Carmel Clay Historical Society broke ground on the Carmel Clay History Museum, which has been a long time in the making.

Depot, which is still very special to us, but it was 950 square feet so it wasn’t conducive to a large exhibit space,” says Debbie Gangstad, executive director of the Carmel Clay Historical Society.

“We had always wanted a history museum and we were using that little beloved Monon In January 2020, the Clay Township Board

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voted to fund a new three-story museum on property next to the depot. However, the global pandemic threw a wrench into that plan, and the following three years were made up of lots of starts and stops.

In July 2023, however, the construction company finalized their permits, hired their

subcontractors and began work on what’s expected to be a 16- to 18-month build.

“We hope to move into the space in December 2024,” Gangstad says. “We want our museum to have a lot of energy and a dynamic vibe where all ages, from children all the way through grandparents, can have a place in the museum that they enjoy.”

The first floor of the museum, open to the public, will have a large area for an exhibit or programming. One side of the first floor will also house an old mercantile/general store replication, while the other side will have a gift and coffee shop. The second floor will be made up of mostly exhibit space. The third floor will have an educational history play for children.

“We’re going to make it more of an interactive experience rather than walking in, looking at something and walking out,” Gangstad says.

The museum will be a community space, not just for members, which is why the first floor will be free for the public. Folks will have to pay a nominal entrance fee to gain access to the second and third floors.

“We’re not trying to gouge people or keep people out,” Gangstad says. “We want as many people to come as possible. We just have to charge a small fee to cover expenses.”

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“We’re like a library that’s hidden our best books for 40 years,” Gangstad says. “I think the public will be surprised by the treasure trove of great items we have. The Carmel Clay History Museum will be a cultural gem right along the Monon. We love all the restaurants and art galleries in the area, but it’s also fun to learn about where you live.”

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As the public has learned about the museum, donations have been pouring in, including Carmel’s first post office box, pictures from the first newspaper Carmel ever had, and a neon sign that was down on the Monon Depot that weighs more than 500 pounds. Project leaders talked to the architect to ensure a strong wall in one space so they can hang it.

To make a donation to the museum fund, visit carmelclayhistory.org. Checks may be mailed to: Carmel Clay Historical Society, P.O. Box 4777, Carmel, IN 46082. Call 317-846-7117 to make a donation with a credit card.

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THE NEXT WAVE CARMEL SWIM ACADEMY OPENS NEW FACILITY Writer / Matt Keating Photography Provided

Carmel Swim Academy (CSA) construction truly came through. is complete, and members of the club couldn’t be happier.

“Carmel Swim Academy would not be possible without the strong support of both The Carmel community recently raised our Carmel Swim Club and larger Carmel over $700,000, and the Carmel Swim communities,” Plumb says. “The enthusiasm Club added another $635,000 to support of donors to this project, and the additional the facility, located on the west side of the investment by the Carmel Swim Club, Carmel Total Fitness building. The academy demonstrate an unwavering commitment opened in early July. to creating a safer, healthier and stronger community through swimming.”

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represents CSA’s mission, including their community-based, noncompetitive programs.

“Ongoing efforts for fundraising will continue as we work to grow critical, life-saving programs, including free swim lessons for children in families experiencing financial need,” Plumb says. “While drowning is one of the leading causes of injury-related death in young children, participation in formal swim lessons can reduce a child's risk of drowning by

Carmel Swim Academy's (left to right) Brittany Van Meter (Aquatics Director), Maggie Mestrich (Director of Business Development), and Nicole Bills (Senior Director).

is our community’s welcoming facility designed with your family in mind, offering exceptional programming for all ages and all abilities. With safety as our top priority, families can trust that children are safe while they have fun and grow their confidence in the water. Swimming is for everyone, and everyone belongs at CSA.” Plumb says couldn't be more excited about the facility.

88%. Opening the doors of Carmel Swim Academy will immediately quadruple the capacity of our existing free swim lesson program, and additional donor support to grow this and other initiatives is important.”

swimming lanes, and there is also an attached shallow-water instructional area.

The facility includes a mezzanine where parents can watch swim lessons, as well as family-friendly locker rooms.

Plumb says construction on the new facility started in 2021. CSA was inspired by the need for families in the area to have a safe place to learn lifelong skills such as water safety and swimming competency.

“We firmly believe that everyone deserves to carry the life-saving skill of knowing how to swim,” Plumb says. “Our promise is to provide the highest-quality swim instruction from professional and friendly staff, making our community safer with each person who learns to swim. CSA

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“Personally, I'm thrilled this project is coming to fruition,” he says. “It's been a dream of mine for more than a decade for Carmel Swim Club to have its own pool where we could introduce more young people to the sport of swimming, and more fully live out CSC’s mission - ‘Teaching excellence through swimming, for life.’

Our competitive hub remains at Carmel High School, while the new Carmel Swim Academy facility offers us a warm - literally, the water is much warmer here - inviting space to engage community members of all ages and abilities with the water.”

Plumb hopes to see some new faces at the academy.

“I am excited to connect more people in our community with best-in-class aquatics

programs,” Plumb says. “Carmel Swim Academy harnesses our organization's nearly 50 years of unparalleled expertise and excellence in the pool, and shares it more broadly with central Indiana. Come swim with us!”

CSA is open to people of all ages and includes space to teach more than 1,300 children per week. It has 55 hours of adultfocused programs planned per week. Several new options will also be offered including water aerobics, adult swim instruction and infant caregiver classes. CSA will also expand its free swim lesson program, offering up to 1,600 children free lessons each year.

To find out more about Carmel Swim Academy, visit the new facility at 830 City Center Drive in Carmel, call 317-5758244, or check out carmelswimacademy. org. You can also check out their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.

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ave you noticed the new, beautiful community on the north side of Smokey Row Road, just north of the Arts & Design District in downtown Carmel? This beautiful mix of custom homes, townhomes, apartments and commercial space is the recent brainchild of Old Town Companies. At a quick glance, this community may look similar to other developments going up throughout the north side of Indianapolis,

but North End is quite unique. In addition to luxury home customization options, a multitude of amenities, an urban farm, a community pool and a farm-to-table restaurant, this integrated community was built with a direct focus on inclusion.

Gone are the days when people knew their neighbors, checked in on each other from time to time, and enjoyed getting together for a block party or impromptu potluck dinner. Although these notions may seem dated or nostalgic, the North End development seeks to modernize true community through care of neighbor.

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Companies, in partnership with RDOOR Housing Corporation and Village of Merici, a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to deliver an innovative approach to services and housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, came together on creating the North End project. Through this collaboration, they were awarded funding through the Moving Forward 2020 state initiative to develop 40 attainable apartments designated for adults with disabilities. These apartments are interspersed throughout three multilevel apartment buildings within the larger North End community, creating true integration

with all neighbors.

Another component of funding for this project incorporates advanced technologies with each apartment. For the 40 individuals with disabilities living in the North End community, utilizing emerging technologies customized to each person will become a way of life, and decrease the reliance on state-subsidized, in-person support.

rely on others from time to time. Old Town Companies understands these obstacles and established a welcoming, integrated community open to all.

With the current availability of affordable housing at a crisis level throughout the state, many families realize the significance of this project, especially located within the Carmel area. Molly Warmelink, mother to Michael, sums up the magnitude of the move as follows: “We are excited about him It is true that most adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities do not drive, moving in. We will be sad to not have him at home anymore, but we realize this is his may be unemployed or underemployed, sometimes feel socially isolated, and need to next step. The only way for him to grow is TownePost.com / AUGUST 2023 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 15

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In the heart of Carmel’s bustling community the parks system. lies a cherished network of parks, serving as an oasis of tranquility and recreation for “What makes the five-year plan so powerful residents and visitors alike. is that it is grounded on feedback that we receive from the public and from key As the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation members of the community,” says CCPR (CCPR) 2024 five-year master plan comes Director Michael W. Klitzing. “We do as to fruition, the department invites the much as we can to really make sure we public to participate in an online survey to understand what the residents want and determine the community’s vision for the expect from the parks system.” plan. The survey will remain open through August 23.

As stewards of CCPR’s green spaces, Klitzing says the primary goal is to ensure The five-year master plan is a document that the park system aligns with the desires that the CCPR does every five years to help and expectations of the community. guide the development and management of 18 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / AUGUST 2023 / TownePost.com

“To achieve this, we have undertaken a significant step forward by conducting a statistically valid community survey,” Klitzing says.

Through collaborating with a professional survey company, CCPR embarked with extensive effort to gather input from the community’s diverse population. This inclusive approach aims to represent the voices of both avid park-goers, who frequent these green havens day in and day out, as well as those who have not yet explored the parks but envision a system that meets their needs.

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One of the survey's most powerful aspects is its focus on public engagement. The community is encouraged to actively participate and voice their thoughts.

"We want every member of the community to have a chance to influence the park system's direction," Klitzing says.

"By reaching out to various demographics and neighborhoods, we ensured a comprehensive understanding of our community's needs."

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As the survey results are analyzed and interpreted, CCPR remains committed to transparency. The park administration eagerly awaits further feedback, believing that ongoing dialogue with the community is fundamental to creating a thriving park system.

"Our journey towards an exemplary park system is a continuous one," Klitzing says.

"The community's input will continue to guide our decisions, fostering a park system that we can all take pride in."

The statistically valid community survey has set a strong foundation for the future of CCPR’s park system. By listening to the community's voices and incorporating their aspirations, the survey helps in create parks that remain vibrant, inclusive and cherished for generations to come.

“We’re very fortunate to be in a community that loves its parks, and appreciates and understands the impact the parks have on quality of life,” Klitzing says.

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