City Of Carmel Shares 2017 Year In Review

CARMEL, IN -- The City of Carmel is sharing their 2017 Year in Review, which includes noticeable achievements and highlights from last year throughout the community. The city says they want to share the reflection of the year that just past as they move through the first quarter of 2018. The best highlights were shared in a Twitter post Monday afternoon.

2017 City of Carmel highlights include:

• New population number from US Census American Fact Finder: 95, 170
• America's "Best City to Live in" according to 24/7 Wall Street
• $27 million for end of the year balance
• 13 roundabouts added, making the city's total 115
• 16 organizations and company expansions or relocation
• More than 1,600 jobs added
• City-wide recycling increased to weekly pickup
• Took the pledge in the Campaign to Change Direction on Mental Health
• 150,000 visitors to Carmel Christkindlmarket; more than 16,000 ice skaters at Ice at the Center Green from Nov. 19 to Dec. 24.

RELATED FROM CARMEL PATCH:

• Carmel Christkindlmarket Named 'Best Christmas Market' In Indiana
• Carmel skating rink, Christmas market Opens Nov. 18
• Carmel Is America's Best City To Live In
• 2017 Centered On Safety And Pride In Carmel And Zionsville

More highlights can be seen here.

Photo credit: Michael Conroy/Associated Press