NOBLESVILLE Change is coming to downtown Noblesville, and residents are weighing in on what the future should look like.

The citys Embrace Downtown initiative, slated to begin in 2026, will bring major infrastructure improvements and cosmetic updates to the historic square. The project aims to preserve the charm of the area while modernizing streets, sidewalks and public spaces.

For longtime residents, that balance is key.

Just keep the small town feel, said Paula McElroy, who has lived in Noblesville since 1980. People are generally friendly, nice, and easy to get along with.

70-Year resident Michael Skorupski echoed the sentiment, praising the squares current atmosphere.

Kind of unique in the outside, places to eat and all the shops, he said.

City officials recently released render

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