Noblesville begins project to enhance & celebrate downtown’s character

The City of Noblesville announced on Wednesday it is beginning final design of a project called Embrace Downtown, which city officials say will substantially benefit downtown businesses, their customers, and residents.

The project team received a substantial amount of input and feedback when the project was initiated beginning in 2020, and has a head start in the design phase for Embrace Downtown, which will include critical infrastructure and beautification upgrades to the downtown area. At this time, project phasing is under review and will be determined later this year. The design of the project’s first phase will be completed in 2025, and construction on the first phase is expected to be completed in 2026.

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“Noblesville has experienced positive growth over the past 30 years since the last significant downtown infrastructure improvements were made,” Mayor Chris Jensen said. “We are excited to address these needs, while adding beautification elements. We have seen several revitalization efforts throughout Noblesville, and Embrace Downtown will add elements to promote an environment that supports a vibrant and healthy downtown economy.”

Improvements as part of the project will enhance pedestrian safety and mobility. Beautification elements will keep downtown Noblesville as an attractive and welcoming place to eat, shop, and live, providing more opportunities for visitors to remain downtown for longer periods.

The project design team, with extensive experience in phasing construction to minimize disruptions, will actively communicate with downtown businesses to reduce construction impact. City officials are implementing a communications plan that includes multiple opportunities for stakeholders to share their opinions, from regular office hours to digital communications and a social media effort.

In the coming months, city officials will share more from local business owners on the importance of Embrace Downtown and the benefits it will provide to the city’s historic core.

People interested in Embrace Downtown are encouraged to visit EmbraceDowntownNoblesville.com to learn more about the project. To learn more about the project, you can also follow the project on X and Facebook. A video featuring Mayor Jensen announcing the project is available on YouTube.