In 2001 Mayor Jim Brainard asked the Department of Community Relations to create a means for neighborhood association presidents to be better equipped to do their job. The idea sprung from a discussion during a meeting of the Carmel Business Alliance regarding the benefits of quality of life in Carmel and its ability to attract companies here and retain them. This group was concerned about the quality of older neighborhoods in Carmel and wanted to make sure that we were doing all we could to help the neighborhood association presidents network and help each other find solutions to common problems.

CNAN continues to be one of the best ways for us to share information about City departments and services. The City also benefits because this group shares their concerns about issues affecting their neighborhoods directly allowing for immediate response from the City and possible resolution to the problem.

The Department

• Determines quarterly dates for CNAN meetings coordinating with Mayor’s schedule
• Decides current issues to be discussed and coordinates for appropriate speakers
• Prepares updates for CNAN binders and complete binders for new members
• Created and maintains Access database of all CNAN members
• Issues letters and emails to all CNAN members notifying them of upcoming meetings as well as keeping them informed of other community issues.
• Attends and staffs CNAN meetings

To see our next meeting date, please check the Carmel City Calendar

Past CNAN Meeting Videos and Transcripts

August 8, 2024

 June 6, 2024

March 27, 2024

The Most Asked Questions from the Public:

The following list of questions and answers will help you provide information in your neighborhood.

If you’d like to get involved with CNAN, please contact Kelli Prader at kprader@carmel.in.gov.