Episode 46: Episode 46: Mayors Redesigning Cities: Building a Downtown with TIF, Arts, and Public Parking in Carmel, IN

Is it possible for a suburban community to invest in long-term amenities like a walkable downtown, a symphony hall and award-winning public spaces while reducing property taxes? Jim Brainard did just that - and more - during his 28 years as Mayor of Carmel, IN. His presentation shows how he freed up redevelopment opportunities by using Tax Increment Financing to build public parking and elevate design quality. In a follow-up conversation Ellen Dunham-Jones asks him to discuss the health, energy, and climate impacts of these changes - as well as his conversion of over 150 Carmel intersections into roundabouts. Listeners may want to visit the Redesigning Cities website to watch the video to see Jim’s slides.