Editor’s note: This story was updated at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, to correct a spelling error in the headline.
The City of Carmel will install new artificial turf at Midtown Plaza and along Elm Street, just east of the Monon Greenway. The new turf will be durable, drainable and easy to clean. Construction crews will begin the project on Monday, March 21, so it can be set and ready to use for the busy summer months at the Plaza.
Midtown Plaza opened in May 2019 and attempts to foster the growth of natural grass have not been successful. The new turf, once installed, will have a natural grass appearance, be cushioned for delicate joints and will greatly reduce labor and maintenance costs versus the expense of actual grass. According to city officials, the synthetic grass will not only be aesthetically pleasing and enhance the public gathering space in Midtown, but it will also be practical and comfortable and not adversely affected by weather.
In addition to placing turf in the plaza area, contractors will also be replacing the gravel currently in the areas along West Elm Street.
When I saw “Starting Monday: Carmel to install artificial turn on Midtown Plaza” I wondered if Carmel was trying something new in addition to traffic circles. “Turf” makes a bit more sense…
I had the same thought. 🙂