Riverfront Place Breaks Ground

On Wednesday, June 1, the Riverfront Place development team began another transformation of six-acres of land located just south of the Gallup campus. Ground was broken to start of construction of a 12-story luxury condominium tower and 18 spacious contemporary town homes called Riverfront Place.

The city of Omaha chose Riverfront Place in November 2003 for its unique mix of residential living, green space,
a public plaza, and a commercial site for a riverfront restaurant. At the groundbreaking, Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey said, “This upscale, urban neighborhood on our magnificent riverfront will be one of the first things that you see as you drive into downtown Omaha. It will add to the sense that this is an energetic, vibrant city.”

The contemporary design of Riverfront Place captures views of both the Omaha riverfront and the downtown cityscape.  RDG Planning & Design of Omaha and world-renowned architect Jim Hancock of Hancock, Bruckner, Eng + Wright collaborated to create slim tower designs like those that have transformed the waterfronts of major metropolitan cities including Vancouver, Portland, and San Diego.

David Brown, CEO and president of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce says opportunities for downtown living, like Riverfront Place, enhances Omaha’s ability to attract new business. Brown said, “A welcoming environment is key to a thriving downtown economy. The beauty of Riverfront Place and the growing range of downtown residential choices is that each has its own unique appeal.

” Future plans call for a second high-rise tower, additional townhouses, a riverfront restaurant, and completion of the public plaza.  For more information visit www.riverfrontplace.com.

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