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Of Parking Garages, Dense Development and Jim Brainard’s Ponzi Scheme

Of Parking Garages, Dense Development and Jim Brainard’s Ponzi Scheme

Ponzi [pon-zee] noun A swindle in which a quick return, made up of money from new investors, on an initial...
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City Hall being used for private profit at taxpayer expense?

Recent events have demonstrated a new low for the ethically challenged administration of Carmel mayor Jim Brainard and beg the...
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‘Strong Towns’ Author: Local Governments Bear The Weight of Imprudent Growth

‘Strong Towns’ Author: Local Governments Bear The Weight of Imprudent Growth

The outlook is not good for the nation's cities if current trends continue. (Podcast on site) That's according to Charles...
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Hotel Carmichael Mock ups

Hotel Carmichael Mock ups

Opening May 2020, Hotel Carmichael will emerge as Carmel’s first lifestyle boutique hotel. Follow along as we reveal sneak peeks...
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The Rent is too damn high!

The Rent is too damn high!

Latest About Events Podcasts Community The Book Join the Movement The Paradox of Persistent Vacancies and High Prices November 27,...
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Lotteries, a tax on people who can’t do math?

Lotteries, a tax on people who can’t do math?

        I noticed my good friend Carmel Bruce Kimball is touting a potential lottery for the socialistic-private...
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Economic Development as if Citizens and Small Business actually matters!

Economic Development as if Citizens and Small Business actually matters!

Things Carmel could have done other than borrowing $1.36B for E.D. and Developer incentives that should be unnecessary in the...
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Dan McFeeley drinking beer and being rude for a $8,000+/month

Dan McFeeley drinking beer and being rude for a $8,000+/month

Dan McFeeley was a writer for the Indy Star who ingratiated himself with Mayor Brainard through repetitive superlatives. He romanced...
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Is Carmel Social Media a City site or not?

Is Carmel Social Media a City site or not?

The number of Councilors that use the site for both self and business promotion and the banning of accepted members...
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A Former Derivatives Analyst gives the true state of Carmel’s current finances

A Former Derivatives Analyst gives the true state of Carmel’s current finances

Derivatives Analyst gives 2020 update on Carmel finances and S&P rating.   This chart would represent the impact of the...
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