Newsletter Issue
February, 2008
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 Results 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.