New Look Embraces Downtown

Mayor Jensen Says Project is Important for Noblesville’s Future

The initial design concepts for the Embrace Downtown project in Noblesville were unveiled during a recent public open house. Members of the project team presented the initial design concepts and gathered feedback during the open house.

The Embrace Downtown project is a multi-phase project that will substantially benefit downtown businesses, their customers, and residents. The project will include critical infrastructure, pedestrian safety, and beautification upgrades to the downtown area to help make the area even more pedestrian friendly.

“Embrace Downtown is an important project for Noblesville’s future,” said Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen.“We want to create an environment that encourages people to stay in downtown Noblesville longer and make it a more welcoming and accessible environment for all.”

“As we approach 35 years since our last major infrastructure upgrade, it’s crucial that we prioritize investment in downtown Noblesville’s fundamental systems—sewers, roads, and sidewalks. I look forward to continuing these important conversations with residents along with building and business owners to identify a solution that not only enhances our visible environment with more bricks, trees, and green spaces, but also strengthens the critical infrastructure below for generations to come,” said Noblesville Common Council Downtown District Committee Member, Aaron Smith.

There will be several phases of the project, and design of the first phase is anticipated to be complete this year. More details about each phase will be forthcoming later this year. The design team will consider all feedback on the initial concepts and further refine the project scope and schedule. An additional public open house is anticipated for fall 2025 when more detailed plans will be prepared.

Initial design concepts are available online at www.EmbraceDowntownNoblesville.com. Members of the public can also use the website to request a meeting with a member of the project team, and Noblesville Community Relations Manager Aaron Head has standing office hours from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday at Noble Coffee & Tea, 933 Logan St.

To learn more about the project, you can also follow the project on X and Facebook.