Most residents have probably heard by now that Carmel was named #1 best place to live for cities our size. What many residents may not know is that thanks to Mayor Brainard's leadership in sustainability and energy conservation the City of Carmel was recently designated as a Green Community by the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. However, when you take a closer look to cities with which we compete, Carmel lacks in a very important area that will become more critical as the cost of energy continues to rise. Investing in a robust mass transit system is one of the most important things we can do to build a sustainable community, secure long term economic growth in the Central Indiana region, and help secure America's energy future. But is a mass transit option in Carmel's future?
The Carmel Green Initiative invites the community to learn about the benefits of mass transit on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Carmel Clay Public Library.
By Bruce Kimball
AroundCarmel recently caught up with Doreen Squire Ficara, the busy British lady who has done much to help Carmel grow its arts community. Perhaps influenced by her fellow countryman Charles Dickens, Doreen sees Carmel as a Tale of Two Cities – Carmel past and Carmel present. In addition to her role as Executive Director of the 
By Tiffany Wang
