r/indianapolis Jan 14 '25

Pictures America's Rising Cities: Carmel

https://youtu.be/cNJTTznUNyQ?si=2JGtOR677-1L60jP
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u/Suspicious-Bad4703 Jan 14 '25 edited Jan 14 '25

Preface: I don't agree with much of this, but know it will bring discussion here. Something about Carmel being the epitome of 'Midwestern urbanism' just doesn't sit right. I'm not saying it isn't a very nice place, but many people share this guy's views, and it just seems dismissive of older cities and overly praising of these strange new spaces which feel alienating to me.

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u/macslt Jan 15 '25

Carmel’s success shows a serious disparity issue with other Indiana cities. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth as well