(Feb. 9, 1941-Sept. 11, 1992). An Indiana University graduate, Carroll earned a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Illinois. In 1964, he joined the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Department, where he held posts as an assistant planner, deputy director, and director. He also served as the director of the Indianapolis Model Cities Program.
From 1970 to 1976 Carroll was a deputy mayor, playing a key role in securing public and private funding for the construction of
and and the renovation of . Later, he was state director and special assistant to senators and Dan Quayle. Carroll had a long involvement with politics. An initial bid for public office in 1982 resulted in a loss to incumbent Democratic CongressmanAfter serving as vice president for corporate development at
, Architects, and Engineers, in 1984 Carroll became vice president for community development at Carroll was active in civic affairs, serving on the board of directors for the , the , and the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). He was board president of CYO, which honored him with its St. John Bosco Medal in 1984.Carroll was one of four Indianapolis civic leaders who died on September 11, 1992, in a mid-air collision in southern Marion County. The four men—
, , , and Carroll—were traveling to AmeriFlora ’92 in Columbus, Ohio, to investigate ideas for the development of in Indianapolis.In acknowledgment of the vital role he played in the renaissance of Indianapolis in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s and his passionate commitment to the betterment of the community, the
established the Michael A. Carroll award in 1993. The award is given in Carroll’s memory each year to an exceptional community leader who has made significant contributions to Indianapolis’ quality of life. Michael A. Carroll Stadium at IUPUI is named in his honor.Help improve this entry
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