Gramercy is a new neighborhood planned in the heart of Carmel, Indiana. It will be a place where elegant buildings face tree-lined sidewalks. A place where you will see neighbors jogging past your door in the morning, or reading the newspaper on a bench in one of Gramercy's many parks. You will see your friends from other Carmel neighborhoods using Gramercy too, whether they are dining al fresco at Gramercy's central plaza or bike-riding through on their way to the Monon Trail.
If you have ever wandered through Boston's Back Bay, explored Chicago's Lincoln Park, or taken a stroll through Georgetown in Washington D.C., you have experienced the classic character that you will discover in Gramercy. Perhaps you've stayed at a bed and breakfast in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square, or dined in Washington Park in New York City. Gramercy is inspired by neighborhoods such as these, yet adapted to Carmel's unique character and vision. Neighborhoods where people can live, work, walk to the park, grab a coffee, and bump in to their neighbors on the stree. Neighborhoods that are designed for people, not cars. Neighborhoods with distinctive architecture, green spaces, and everything within walking distance. Gramercy will be that kind of neighborhood.
We invite you to follow the development of this distinctive community. Welcome to Gramercy.
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The word "gramercy" is an interjection that can be used to express gratitude or surprise. It comes from the French phrase "grand merci," meaning "great thanks."
Gramercy's name evokes a heritage that is fitting given its unique location near the center of Carmel.
Bordered by Keystone Avenue to the east, 126th Street to the north, Auman Drive to the west, and E. Carmel Drive to the south, Gramercy is located close to a wide array of civic, art, recreational and retail destinations in Carmel.
Living in Gramercy, you will be within easy reach of City Center, the future Performing Arts Center, the Arts & Design District, the Monon Trail, and Old Town.
Gramercy draws upon the heritage of great neighborhoods that beckon you to stay. Gramercy will utilize those classic elements in a community located near the center of downtown Carmel.
At the heart of Gramercy's design is the simple notion of locating services close to where people live. Amenities, a civic center, work, and recreational opportunities will all be within a short walk. Gramercy grows out of the belief that it is important that we plan our communities sensibly and responsibly, so that they will be valued by future generations.
A distinctive clock tower at the center of a plaza will be one of Gramercy's landmarks. This unique space was designed by David Oliver, the British architect of Poundbury, England, and the locally based Weaver Design Group. Gramercy's plaza will be a place for neighbors to meet, a location for events, and a welcoming space that the entire Carmel community can use.
Gramercy Highlights
- A well-designed combination of residences, shops, offices, civic spaces, parks and open spaces
- A visually pleasing and culturally interesting mix of housing types and architectural styles, including rental and for-sale units.
- High standards of development to maintain quality and architectural diversity in the community.
- A pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly network of streets with sidewalks, paths, public art, street furniture, pedestrian-scaled lighting, trees, and outdoor cafes.
- A central plaza and clock tower that give a unique identity to the community and provide a central meeting area.
- Main Street-style neighborhood stores built up to the sidewalk, with curbside parking, engaging window displays, and elegant signage to create dynamic streetscapes.
- A community that is open to the surrounding neighborhoods, and that contributes to the civic, cultural, and recreational opportunities within the City of Carmel.
Back in the early 1970's, the Mohawk Hills apartments were constructed on 116 acres of land along Keystone Avenue. However, as modern lifestyles have changed over time, Mohawk Hills' units, amenities, and layout have become out-of-date.
When Buckingham Companies acquired the property in 2004, the company completed overdue maintenance and invested in new landscaping and renovations to the clubhouse and leasing office. However, due to the property's age and condition, it was clear Mohawk Hills needed a plan for it to be redeveloped over time.
The plan and design guidelines for Gramercy call for an intelligent, gradual, multi-staged redevelopment of Mohawk Hills. Over the years, the current buildings will be replaced in phases. Gramercy will emerge as a livable, traditional neighborhood reflecting timeless design and an appealing sense of place.
Gramercy's framework for the redevelopment of Mohawk Hills is consistent with the City of Carmel's plan for its central core area, its high standards for community design and planning, and its Urban Design Initiative. It is also consistent with the design principles of traditional neighborhood development.