building a vibrant,

Livable City for all

At Omaha by Design, we believe that people-centered urban design is essential to a thriving metro. We work to inspire and enable places that work for people – enriching our neighborhoods and public spaces, strengthening community, and ensuring the Omaha metro continues to flourish.

We’re helping build a stronger metro, one block at a time.

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Urban design brings us together

Urban design leads to meaningful connections and more opportunities for the people who live there. It’s what truly unifies a city.

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Urban design enables our city to thrive

When we design and plan now, we problem solve for the future.. it's what will help our city flourish and prosper for years to come.

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Urban Design Creates Places That People Value

A well-designed city is authentic, memorable, and lasting. You can sense it. It’s what makes people want to live and visit there.

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News + Events

April 24th 2024

Affordable by Design: Missing Middle

The Next Chapter After it was published in 2022, The Affordable by Design (AxD) Playbook didn’t collect dust on a shelf. Five homes based on the Playbook designs were constructed in 2023 by Seventy-Five North and came on the market in early 2024. ObD staff began sharing the Playbook’s lessons – and the results of …

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November 17th 2023

Presenting the 2023 LAURELS AWARDS

Celebrating the people and projects shaping our metro in inspiring ways.

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Cities evolve according to the diverse needs and desires of their citizens. To reach our greatest potential, we need you to participate in shaping the metro’s future. Check out the many ways to join us in building a more vibrant, livable city for all.

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