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JULY2008
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Welcome to the JULY issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below.
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ObD to Host Public Forum on Electronic Billboards July 29
The public is invited to learn more about the issues surrounding the use of electronic billboards at a July 29 forum hosted by Omaha by Design. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Youngman Lake Takes Shape on Elkhorn’s Edge
A public-private partnership results in the creation of a new west Omaha green space that’s grand in both scale and intent. Read more about it in today's issue.
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City Council Adopts Omaha Streetscape Handbook
A plan for ramping up the appearance and functionality of Omaha’s streets has received a boost from the Omaha City Council. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Annual Report Available Online
What did Omaha by Design actually do in 2007? Read more about it in today's issue.
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Support Sought for The Big Garden
Support is sought for a local project that teaches people how to grow their own food and improve their nutrition at the same time. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Design Notes
Omaha is awash in improvement activity at the Green, Civic and Neighborhood levels. Keep tabs on who’s doing what in today's issue.
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Green Homes: Green Your Eating
Do you eat locally? Seven Omaha “foodies” share their thoughts on why you should. Read more about it in today's issue.
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JUNE2008
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Welcome to the JUNE issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below.
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Omaha by Design, UNO Announce Strategic Partnership
Omaha by Design has a new strategic partner – the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Chris Hall Joins ObD Staff
An experienced landscape designer has joined the staff of Omaha by Design. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Benson Summer Festival June 14
If you’re curious about the changes taking place in Benson, June 14 is the perfect opportunity to check them out. Read more about plans for the Benson Summer Festival in today's issue. |
Save the Date: 2008 Green Homes Tour Sept. 6
It’s the first of its kind in the metro. Read more about the inaugural Green Homes Tour in today's issue. |
Design Notes
Omaha is awash in improvement activity at the Green, Civic and Neighborhood levels. Keep tabs on who’s doing what in today's issue. |
Support Sought for S. 24th Street Tree of Life Project
Support is sought for the creation of a sculpture that will honor the diversity and culture of South 24th Street past and present. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Green Homes: Turning Your Kids Green on a Dime
Raising green children can be easy, inexpensive and a boon to the environment. Read more about it in today's issue. |
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MAY2008
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Welcome to the MAY issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below.
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Handbook to Bolster Omaha’s Image, Connectivity
A new handbook sponsored by Omaha by Design seeks to improve the appearance of Omaha's streets and create an environment that's welcoming to pedestrians and cyclists as well as drivers and users of mass transit. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Aust Inducted into AICP College of Fellows
Alden Aust, the city's first planning director, is widely viewed as the father of the planning profession in Omaha. Read more about his impact on the city's continued growth and development in today's issue. |
City Council Approves First ACI Application
A section of Dodge Street in Omaha’s historic Dundee neighborhood has become the city's first Area of Civic Importance (ACI). Read more about it in today's issue. |
Bike Omaha
This spring marks the launch of several initiatives designed to encourage bicycle use and raise Omaha's profile as a bike-friendly community. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Final Funding Sought for Pedestrian Bridge Plaza/Park
The planned riverfront area on Omaha’s side of the Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge is destined to move the city's civic identity forward. Read more about this project, which is close to meeting its fund-raising goal, in today's issue.
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Design Notes
Omaha is awash in improvement activity at the Green, Civic and Neighborhood levels. Keep tabs on who’s doing what in today's issue. |
Green Homes: Getting Around Green
Having a green home doesn't just stop at the door. Read more about greening your transportation in today's issue.
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Read Ken Mayer's "The Public Space" on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic – "What Public Buildings Say.”
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APRIL2008
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| Welcome to the APRIL issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below. |
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Gallup to Receive Obd’s 2008 Green Leaf
The front yard of Gallup's riverfront campus - a 20-acre field that once served as a haphazard dumping ground for gravel, asphalt and other construction debris - is now a thriving native meadow. Read more about the 2008 Green Leaf recipient in today's issue.
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Scorecard Project to Help Neighborhoods Live Green
A new tool designed to help neighborhood groups determine their “green” rating will be launched in the metro area Tuesday, April 15. Read more about this Green Neighborhood Council project in today's issue.
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Mayor’s Improvement Grant Applications Due April 18
In conjunction with Mayor Mike Fahey’s 2008 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program, priority funding will be given to neighborhood groups that have participated in a Place Game workshop led by Omaha by Design. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Support Sought for Highway Landscaping Project
Omaha is home to 1,800 acres of highway landscape that greet out-of-state visitors and local residents each day. The Urban Design Element recommends improving this important component of the city's green space. Read more about a project that’s taking on this task in today's issue.
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ObD to Participate in Omaha Health Expo
Omaha by Design will participate in the Midwest's largest health expo April 26-27. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Thom Mayne to Speak April 17
A renowned Los Angeles-based architect will appear in Omaha Thursday, April 17, in conjunction with Design Alliance Omaha’s speaker series. Read more about it in today's issue.
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GOC Council Gathering May 4
The Green Omaha Coalition (GOC) will review the progress and activities of its five councils in its inaugural large-group gathering May 4. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Green Homes: How to Green Your Trash
It’s estimated that the average person generates five pounds of garbage each day. Read more about reducing your home waste in today's issue.
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Read Ken Mayer's "The Public Space" on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic – "What Houses Say.”
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MARCH2008
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| Welcome to the MARCH issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below. |
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Board Recommends Approval of ACI Application Request
A section of Dodge Street in Omaha’s historic Dundee neighborhood is on its way to becoming the city’s first Area of Civic Importance. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Shop Fixing Bikes and More; Open House March 15
Neighborhood change is brewing in a red brick building on Omaha’s N. 33rd Street. Read more about the Community Bicycle Shop of Omaha in today's issue. |
Students Introduced to Place Game Concept
Students from throughout the metro are being challenged to think about their city, how it grows and changes over time, and the importance of adding their voices to this process in conjunction with an Omaha Performing Arts outreach project. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Support Sought for Downtown Omaha Wayfinding Project
Support is sought for the creation of a comprehensive signage system that meets the pedestrian and motorist needs of the downtown populace and reflects Omaha’s image as a premier Midwestern city. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Grant Program Roundup, Help Sessions Available
It's grant season for neighborhood groups in Omaha. Read more about available funding opportunities for neighborhoods in today's issue. |
Story Ideas Sought for "The Green Issue"
Are you reducing your impact on the earth’s resources in a substantial way? We want to know about it! Read more about how to participate in this project in today's issue. |
Green Homes: Indoor Water Use
How many gallons of water do you use a day? You may be surprised at the answer. Read more about how to conserve water in the home in today's issue. |
Read Ken Mayer's "The Public Space" on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic – "Ride and Be Free.”
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FEBRUARY2008
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| Welcome to the FEBRUARY issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below. |
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Omaha Planning Director Honored with Laurels Award
Steve Jensen is the 2007 recipient of Omaha by Design’s highest honor. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Public Viewing of Maple Street Design Charrette Feb. 19
What should Maple Street in downtown Benson look and feel like in the future? Potential ideas will be on display at a public meeting Feb. 19. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Design Review Board Appointed
A newly formed board will give the city planning director and the development community a mechanism for determining how the city’s urban design goals and regulations as outlined in the code are met in practice. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Support Sought for Reconstruction of Joslyn Palm House
George and Sarah Joslyn's historic Palm House, which housed Sarah's rare orchid collection and seldom-seen tropical plants, was destroyed in Omaha's 1913 tornado. Read more about plans to reconstruct the facility in today's issue. |
UNMC Student Plaza to Embody Urban Design Philosophy
A generous expanse of green space. An outdoor gathering spot with architectural and artistic flair. An opportunity for people to connect, relax and reflect. All are coming soon to the heart of the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Restore Omaha Conference Begins Feb. 29
Bone up on your historic restoration and preservation skills at Restore Omaha 2008. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Save the Date: Watershed Management Conference June 5
Are you looking for smart solutions to watershed management? This conference may be for you. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Get Green, Omaha: Green Your Cleaning
It’s time for Omahans to get green. Read more about how to create nontoxic cleaning products for your home in today's issue. |
Read Ken Mayer's "The Public Space" on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic – "Omaha, We Need to Talk.”
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JANUARY2008
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| Welcome to the JANUARY issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below. |
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Spellman Named Midlander of the Year
Connie Spellman was named Midlander of the Year for 2007 by the Omaha World-Herald. Read more about it in today's issue.
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2008 Director’s Outlook
The director of Omaha by Design discusses what’s ahead for the organization in 2008. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Information Session for Streetscape Handbook Feb. 5
The community will get its first look at the city’s new Streetscape Handbook at a public information session set for Feb. 5. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Inaugural ObD Awards Luncheon Jan. 28
Omaha by Design will honor those who have worked to create a better Omaha at its first-ever awards luncheon. Read more about it in today's issue. |
DMPA Requests ACI Status for Section of Dodge Street
Members of the Dundee-Memorial Park Association are taking advantage of Omaha’s new zoning code provisions to protect a section of Dodge Street with significant civic impact. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Support Sought for Parks and Landscape Conservancy
Support is sought for the creation of an Omaha Parks and Landscape Conservancy to protect and cultivate the city’s natural resources. This project is one of 22 featured in the first Omaha Catalogue of Urban Design Philanthropy. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Neighborhood News: Art Auction, Neighborhood Builders
The Neighborhood Center for Greater Omaha’s annual Youth Art Auction will take place Jan. 24, and the 2008 session of Neighborhood Builders is set for February. Read more about it in today's issue.
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North Omaha Alliance Names Executive Director
Ed Cochran will take the helm of the North Omaha Development Project as the organization's first executive director. Read more about it in today's issue. |
TAG to Meet Jan. 16
Omaha by Design’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG) will reconvene Wednesday, Jan. 16, for its first review meeting since the August 2007 passage of a groundbreaking package of revisions and additions to the city’s zoning code. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Read Ken Mayer's "The Public Space" on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic – "I Got Shoes, You Got Shoes.”
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DECEMBER2007
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| Welcome to the DECEMBER issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below. Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season! |
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Skate through the Season
For those counting calories during the holiday season, ice skating burns approximately 408 of them per hour. Read more about Omaha's outdoor and indoor skating opportunities in today's issue.
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Schedule Set for MSCP Streetscape Component
During the 1940s, shoppers searching for holiday finds in downtown Benson were greeted by an atmosphere reminiscent of George Bailey’s Bedford Falls in “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Today, that same corridor is the subject of a project that will determine its atmosphere in the months and years ahead. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Support Sought for Historic Jazz District Project
Funding is sought for a series of historic icon markers that will inform visitors of North 24th Street's jazz legacy. This project is one of 22 featured in the first Omaha Catalogue of Urban Design Philanthropy. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Stream Asset Inventory Project Open House Dec. 13
What can Douglas County residents do to protect and improve their streams? A Dec. 13 open house will help shed light on the answer. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Omaha Featured in New Book on Smart Growth
Omaha’s development of design guidelines for the entire city is featured in a new book published by the APA Planner Press. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Omaha on the Map at 2008 APA Conference
Those who attend the American Planning Association’s national conference in Las Vegas this spring will have an opportunity to learn about a pair of Omaha projects. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Kudos to KOB
Keep Omaha Beautiful Inc. is doing its part to conserve the state’s soil and water resources. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Read Ken Mayer's "The Public Space" on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic – "You’ll Use All Our Minutes, Kid.”
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NOVEMBER2007
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Welcome to the NOVEMBER issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below.
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Partners Launch Cole Creek Restoration Project
Cole Creek may have a future as an outlet for recreation and education. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Benson Housing and Retail Market Analysis Under Way
What type of businesses and development will augment the entrepreneurial growth taking place in downtown Benson? A new study launched by the Benson-Ames Alliance seeks to answer that question. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Inaugural List of 10 Great Public Spaces Announced
The Place Game facilitators at Omaha by Design have created the organization's inaugural list of 10 Great Public Spaces in Omaha. Read more about it in today's issue.
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The Importance of Play without Plugs
What do you recall most fondly about childhood? For most Americans adults, the answer is likely to be “playing outside.” Read more about the importance of the bond between children and nature in today's issue.
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Park Avenue Redevelopment Study Charts Progress
A redevelopment study spearheaded by Destination Midtown seeks to recapture the quality of life that marked the Park Avenue area's beginnings while maintaining the diversity of its current social and cultural composition. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Holiday Lights Festival Begins Nov. 22
It’s back and bigger than ever before. Read more about the opening of the annual Holiday Lights Festival in today's issue.
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NCGO Names New Board Members
The Neighborhood Center for Greater Omaha has named six new members to its advisory board. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Landmarks Inc., Restore Omaha Lecture Nov. 16
How did the beef industry influence the early development of Omaha? A lecture set for Nov. 16 explores this issue. Read more about it in today's issue.
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Read Ken Mayer's "The Public Space" on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic – "To Grandma's House."
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OCTOBER2007
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Welcome to the OCTOBER issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below.
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ObD, OCF to Publish Philanthropy Catalogue
A new tool designed to foster philanthropic support for projects that lead to a better Omaha will be published later this month. Read more about it in today's issue. |
First National Bank to Receive Inaugural Civic Leaf
First National Bank's commission of two sculpture parks in downtown Omaha has bolstered the city’s civic identity. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Rejuvenating Historic Florence
Florence is poised to become a historic entrance to Omaha and a link to regional tourism. Read more about it in today's issue. |
North Omaha Alliance Strategy Announced
The North Omaha Development Project Steering Committee and its consultants have announced their development strategy for community and business investment. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Green Omaha Coalition Names Board of Directors
A new organization dedicated to the greening of Omaha has named its inaugural board of directors. Read more about it in today's issue. |
ObD Projects Cited in Midwest Real Estate News
Two projects managed by Omaha by Design have been featured in Midwest Real Estate News. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Idea for Neighborhood Sculpture Stems from Place Game
Great ideas spring from Place Game workshops. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Read Ken Mayer's "The Public Space" on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic– the meaning of mixed.
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SEPTEMBER2007
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Welcome to the SEPTEMBER issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below.
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Groundbreaking Code Package Passes, Next Steps Begin
Aug. 14, 2007, marked a turning point in the physical development of Omaha and the work program of Omaha by Design. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Design Team Selected for Maple Street Corridor Project
The Benson-Ames Alliance has turned its attention to the Maple Street Corridor. Read more about plans to improve this historic stretch of roadway in today's issue. |
Unveiling of Florence Master Plan Sept. 19
A new master plan for the Florence area will be unveiled Sept. 19. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Green Roof Market Development Symposium Oct. 25
How do you encourage the development of green roofs in the metro? An Oct. 25 symposium will explore potential approaches. Read more about it in today's issue. |
A Creation Making Place
Plans for the KANEKO – a creative space for the arts, science and philosophy - are revealed. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Pair of Place Game Workshops Set
Omaha by Design is bringing its place making services to two Omaha neighborhoods in the coming weeks. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Omaha by Design on the Road
Omaha by Design will be taking its experiences in managing the development and codification of comprehensive design standards for the City of Omaha on the road this fall. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Read Ken Mayer's "The Public Space" on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic– the sound of public art.
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AUGUST2007
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Welcome to the AUGUST issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below.
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Voice Your Support for a Better Omaha
Residents throughout the metro area are being encouraged to voice their support for a better city. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Stream Asset Inventory Under Way in Douglas County
How are the county’s streams being impacted by the developing urban environment? An inventory currently under way will help answer the question. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Trio of Omaha Transit Centers Takes Shape
Crisscrossing Omaha by bus is about to become a bit easier. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Grayson Named Destination Midtown Executive Director
Destination Midtown has a new leader. Read more about it in today's issue. |
North Omaha Alliance Unveils Development Concepts
The key to structuring future development in North Omaha is to build inward from strategic assets that border the area. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Nominations Sought for Green Omaha Coalition Board
An organization formed to grow new and existing green initiatives throughout the metro area is seeking nominations its inaugural board. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Omaha in Fast Company
Omaha is a city on the verge. Read more about it in today’s issue. |
| Read Ken Mayer's "The Public Space" on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic–"Not Waiting for Santa Claus." |
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JULY2007
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Welcome to the JULY issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design. Click here to view the stories listed below.
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Zoning Package Gets Board's Recommendation
Omaha is one step closer to becoming the first city of its size to develop and implement a comprehensive urban design plan. Read more about it in today’s issue. |
South 10th Street Pastor to Receive Neighborhood Leaf
Rev. Stephanie Ahlschwede believes in asset building at the neighborhood level. Read more about the inaugural winner of Omaha by Design’s annual neighborhood award in today's issue. |
Active Art on Display throughout the City
Metro residents are being encouraged to get active in conjunction with a public art initiative launched June 26. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Field Club Historic Home Tour July 14
The Field Club Historic District, one of Omaha's oldest and most historic neighborhoods, will open eight of its homes to the public in a tour set for July 14. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Group Dedicated to Connecting Design Community
A new organization dedicated to keeping members of the local design community connected with each other and with the global design continuum is off and running. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Green Space Serves as Backdrop for Concert Series
The green space surrounding Joslyn Art Museum will resonate with jazz this summer in conjunction with its free annual concert series. Read more about it in today's issue. |
Coming Soon – 10 Great Public Spaces in Omaha
Omaha has some great public spaces. Omaha by Design will release its inaugural list of 10 of these spaces this fall. Read more about it in today's issue. |
| Read Ken Mayer's "The Public Space" on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic – summer in the city. |
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