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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Awesome letter to the editor from one of our members: "When streets feel safe, people choose to bike" youarecurrent.com/2026/07/09/l...
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Letter: When streets feel safe, people choose to bike
Editor,  Like most people, we mostly use our car to get around. But safe pedestrian infrastructure has made it easier to choose biking more often, much to the delight of our small children and our ph...
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
If you’re curious about what it’s like to ride a cargo bike, join us for a casual meet-up: 
📍 Midtown Plaza, Carmel (next to Sun King) 
📅 Fri, April 25 
⏰ 3:30 – 4:30pm Bring your setup and show it off. Curious? Come kick the tires, ask questions, and see what’s possible. Families welcome!
Flyer for Cargo Bike Meet-up Hosted by Strong Towns Carmel. Midtown Plaza, Carmel on April 25th from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Already ride? Bring your bike. Just curious? Come ask questions! Families welcome. This will be a casual gathering of people who ride cargo bikes and those interested in learning!
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Central Indiana Cycling @centralincycling.org · 10/03/2026
Hamilton County, IN - A bike, walk, and transit subcommittee is organizing for those north of Indy. Do you live or or work in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, or Westfield? Check it out, Sat, 3/14, 1-3pm at the Carmel Library. app.betterunite.com/hamco-call-out @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social
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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I don't think I have many local people following me here, but just in case, I want the few of you to know about this. Arranged by @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social.
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Strong Towns @strongtowns.org · 06/11/2025
Calling all Midwest Strong Towns Members! On November 12, join fellow Strong Towns members from across the Midwest for a lively Member Week gathering focused on connection, conversation, and community.
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Deputy Councilor for Urban Affairs, D13 @williamhazen.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Some perspective: If Indianapolis completely eliminated parking minimums today, we would be the 101st city to do so. When we elected councillors who said they’d make progressive urban reforms, we would’ve been the 36th city to do so.
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Strong Towns Indianapolis @strongindy.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Want to meet fellow Hoosiers that are interested in Strong Towns, and make a positive impact on your community? Sign up with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful for Nov 15th, where we'll be going to Brookside Park to pick up trash and remove invasive plants! We look forward to meeting you! #strongtowns
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Strong Towns @strongtowns.org · 30/10/2025
Forcing developers to include a minimum amount of parking can add tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars to the cost of a project. This is one of the reasons why repealing parking mandates is part of the 6 strategies for becoming a Housing-Ready City.
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The Nickel Plate trail makes an appearance in this! Sadly no mention of the Monon trail here in Carmel
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Looking forward to our next meeting tomorrow at 11am at the Carmel Library on Main Street!
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Deputy Councilor for Urban Affairs, D13 @williamhazen.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
The city of Indianapolis is proposing a new greenways master plan as the buildout of the 2014 network nears closer to completion. Learn more and provide your input here: gis.indy.gov/portal/apps/...
Map of existing 2014 built and proposed greenways (built is solid green, 2014 proposed dotted green) and new greenways (gold)
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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 15/10/2025
If you don’t frequently see families with kids traveling to destinations by bike, your bike network isn’t safe enough (&/or your zoning forces sprawl & car dependency).
3 people who appear to be two parents and a  child wait for a light on their bikes. They’re riding on Bryant - a sidewalk level protected bikeway
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Join us for our monthly meeting on October 25th from 11am-12pm at the Carmel Library! We're excited to have @jefferytompkins.bsky.social join us to talk Indiana urban planning. Please RSVP via the link in the comments or scan the QR code in the image.
https://tinyurl.com/murje2k4
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Carmel, like every city, is looking for solutions to the housing affordability crisis. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are one possible solution.
Keeping Carmel Strong with ADUs - a small solution to a big problem
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Dakota Crawford @dakotacrawford.com · 25/09/2025
"Housing has become so unaffordable for people to be able to live in downtown Carmel, near all of that walkable vibrancy." - @simpixelated.bsky.social The work continues for @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social 👏 bit.ly/46CAEzH
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Simpixelated @simpixelated.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
I'm stoked to have been invited to talk about @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social on this podcast with @bthibbs.bsky.social! We talked about what makes Carmel unique, why we chose to move here with just one car, and why I don't wear spandex 😆 open.spotify.com/episode/4doT...
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"Carmel: Building a City That Serves" w/ Jordan Kohl of Strong Towns
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Strong Towns Indianapolis @strongindy.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Creating spaces for people, not cars, enhances the beauty, appeal, safety, and economic sustainability of our city. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and have a tremendous amount of hope for future developments in Indianapolis. #urbanism #strongtowns #glowup #indianapolis #naptown #indiana
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Join us for our monthly meeting on September 27th from 11am-12pm! Please RSVP via the link in the comments or scan the QR code in the image.
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
We have a chance to fight this. Write to PlannerOnCall@indy.gov and ask them to deny petitions 2025SE2003/2025PTN155
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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Here’s the full letter I originally sent to my local newspaper before they asked me to cut it down under 300 words. We’ve now published the full version on our @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social page. Feel free to borrow from it if you’d like to write your own letter to your community leaders. 👇
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Why good active infrastructure benefits everyone - Strong Towns Carmel
Everyone who lives in Carmel should support funding and building quality active infrastructure: sidewalks, multi-use paths, raised crosswalks, protected bike lanes, secure bike parking, and more green...
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
This is about more than just bike lanes. via @americanfietser.bsky.social: bit.ly/3JzM9jm
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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
We're a small Strong Towns group now, but also a great group of people focused on building community and safer streets as our city works towards each newer version of itself. @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social 🙂
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Active Towns @activetowns.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
A newly updated version of this @davewalker.bsky.social classic, Why We Love Cycling Be sure to check and support his substack: diagramclub.substack.com
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Simpixelated @simpixelated.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
It's crazy we can't take a bus to Indy and vice versa. bsky.app/profile/stro...
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Dakota Crawford @dakotacrawford.com · 14/08/2025
South Bend population: 103,000 South Bend bus rides: 1.2 million Carmel population: 103,000 Carmel bus rides: 🤔
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Every one of Indiana's 10 biggest cities has had a municipal bus service for decades. Except for Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville. 🤔 This IndyStar story breaks down why 🧵 www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
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Indiana’s other large cities have mass transit. Why don’t those in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County is an outlier. Of Indiana's 10 most populous cities, every city has a municipal bus service, except Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville.
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Join us for our monthly meeting on August 23rd from 11am-12pm! We will be starting with a short tour of Fields Market Garden, then head over to Indie Coffee North End for discussion and community updates. Please RSVP via the link in the comments or scan the QR code above.
Tour Fields Market Garden, followed by discussion at Indie Coffee North End
Date: Saturday August 23rd, 11am - 12pm
Location: Fields Market Garden - 270 W Smoky Row Rd, Carmel, IN 46032
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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Soon you’ll be able to rent, buy, or get service for a @bunchbike.com e-cargo bike at the Pedego Bike Shop in downtown Carmel, Indiana. Nothing gets people thinking about family biking like seeing one roll by in real life and I expect a quiet boom once these start showing up on the streets.
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Dakota Crawford @dakotacrawford.com · 30/07/2025
new @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social logos just dropped 💅 @strongtowns.org
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
While the 126th Street bridge might be closed, requiring residents to drive a 3 mile detour, the multi-use path remains open for biking and walking! FREEDOM
picture of closed road on left and open bicycle/pedestrian path on right, with words freedom at bottom
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
This is why we support the Autumn Greenway! strongtownscarmel.org/blog/the-aut...
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The Autumn Greenway - Strong Towns Carmel
A citizen-led proposal for a new off street trail in Carmel that would add a much needed east-west connection to The Monon Trail.
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
'Strong Towns has been critical of what it calls Carmel’s “large-scale, debt-ridden suburban retrofit.”' 'Seven years later, the warnings have yet to prove prescient. Carmel’s approach looks good—even visionary' www.cnu.org/publicsquare... via @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social
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Carmel completes its City Center
The Indiana City, north of Indianapolis, has taken a unique approach to combat sprawl thought downtown development.
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Jeff Speck @jeffspeck.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Rule 54: Avoid Common Cycling Pitfalls Use inclusive language showing shared benefits for drivers, cyclists & pedestrians; show cycling gains for drivers; ease collision fears; drop helmet laws; & poll opinion only if scientific. Walkable City Rules www.amazon.com/Walkable-Cit...
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Simpixelated @simpixelated.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
That's a great point! And it's why advocating for public transit, along with better bike paths and more housing. strongtownscarmel.org/blog/solving...
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Solving Carmel's Climate Goals with Strong Towns Principles - Strong Towns Carmel
We are focused on making Carmel an even safer and more joyous place to walk, bike, and (hopefully someday soon) ride public transit. Better options for replacing car trips will make Carmel stronger, s...
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Strong Towns Carmel @strongtowns-carmel.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Carmel is a Strong Town 💪
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Molly Fleck @mollyfleck.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
This thread got me thinking: How much money do cities spend on the effects of traffic crashes? Using classic "you have to spend money to save money" logic, would it actually save money to build safer infrastructure? Turns out, yes.
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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
When you design cities for people, you get life in return. Human-scale details invite movement, pause, and connection. It's how a street becomes a place rather than a corridor.
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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Every Saturday morning, the Carmel Farmers Market offers free bike valet. It’s a well-used amenity that makes cycling the easy choice and helps reduce car trips for a popular weekly destination.
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Simpixelated @simpixelated.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
I love this post from @americanfietser.bsky.social on using guidance from @dutchcycling.nl to make Carmel an even better place to walk, bike, and roll: strongtownscarmel.org/blog/designi...
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Designing Carmel’s next steps with lessons from the Dutch
A blog about the Strong Towns movement in Carmel, Indiana.
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