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Shedding Light on the
Image of Omaha
Omaha by Design unveils first installment of Streetscape Handbook.
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The Fabric of Public Art
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A New Vision for
the Gene Leahy Mall
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Omaha by Night:
Great lighting effects bring the
city to life
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Omaha by Design Makes Its
Case on Wal-Mart Proposal

Omaha by Design has taken a position on the proposed Wal-Mart on 72nd and Hickory, based on our mandate as an organization—to implement the Urban Design Element of the City of Omaha Master Plan

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Omaha and the Creative Class
Social and economic theorist Richard Florida was in town recently to talk about the Creative Class and what it means to cities like Omaha.  On February 3, he spoke to about 800 at the Qwest Center Omaha and to faculty, students and business leaders at a special presentation at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. (Read More)


Urban Design Plan Implementation Begins
On September 16, 2005, Omaha by Design and Mayor Mike Fahey announced the next step in the City’s efforts to strengthen its comprehensive urban design plan. 
 

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Mall Wall Falls to Improve Park Views.
Recently the second phase of the city’s work has been completed with the removal of 165 feet of wall along Farnam Street at a cost of $60,000 further improving views into the park.
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Harte Block renovation shows real civic heart. .

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Bemis and Quest Centers install New Public Art

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Bench Marks Project to Beautify
Bus Stops
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A New Vision for the Mall
Thirty years ago the Gene Leahy Mall and the Old Market started a
revitalization effort in downtown Omaha that continues to this day. They are two of the city’s most successful and recognizable public spaces. (
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Tree of Life to Grow in South Omaha
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See What's New
In
Architectural Preservation
Omaha’s architecture represents a rich cultural heritage and contributes to the City’s sense of place. .
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See What's New
In Public Art
Public Art continues to flourish and grow in Omaha.  Here are some recent installations of art in public places that we can all use and enjoy.
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Operation Midtown
Creating Places Where People Want to Be
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In the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark
Retrace the steps of Lewis and Clark with public art.
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Plaza De La Raza
See how South Omaha is reinventing its business district.
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W.Dale Clark Library Place Game
On June 19, 2004 Lively Omaha, and the Omaha Public Library
joined forces to conduct A Place Game
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Creighton University Expansion
Creighton has big plans for healthy minds and bodies as its campus grows
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Destination Midtown
Community input gathered by playing with scale models.
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Farmers Market Event Game
Lively Omaha facilitated an Event Game Workshop with the
The Omaha Farmers Market on Saturday, July 19th 2003.
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Summer Arts Festival Event Game Workshop
The Omaha Summer Arts Festival and Lively Omaha joined forces in an Event Game Workshop on Saturday, June 28th 2003.
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Civic Center Plaza Place Game Workshop
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Millard Town Center Project; New Urbanism in Old Millard
Picture yourself living, working, walking, shopping and dining in an attractive public space where you are welcomed and encouraged to spend time and enjoy yourself.
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Bemis Window Project:
Omaha the Next 150 Years
As many as 1,000 participants and 100 artists will come together to visually explore Omaha
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Kiwanis parkKiwanis park reclaimed!
Downtown Kiwanis dream for creation of new Waterfront Pavillion.
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Monaghan Group and Jim Scholz, photographerThe Retro: Downtown Buses: Back to the Future.
Omaha's Metro Area Transit (MAT) is moving into the future while recapturing the past.
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Omaha Riverfront Improvement Plan
Omaha riverfrontJoin the discussion on the Omaha Riverfront. See what community members of Omaha have come up with so far!
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Metropolitan Community College – South Campus Place Game

On October 30, 2003, Lively Omaha joined with Metropolitan Community College, Metro Area Transit (MAT) and the Omaha Public Library for a Place Game
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