Newsletter Issue
May, 2009
Green Leaf Salutes Omaha’s Right-Of-Way Gardeners
Here’s to the dozens who toil on traffic islands and create beauty in the public spaces between the city’s sidewalks and streets. Read more about the 2009 Green Leaf recipient in today’s issue.
Urban Form & Transportation Work Begins
Work on Environment Omaha’s second content area is under way. Read more about it in today’s issue.
Neighborhood Meeting for Cole Creek/Orchard Park June 2
Are you interested in keeping Cole Creek and Orchard Park clean? Attend a June 2 meeting and find out what you can do. Read more about it in today’s issue.
Walking/Online Tour Place Game May 21
Omaha by Design and Omaha Main Streets are teaming up to host a Place Game workshop May 21 on South 24th Street. The goal is to help area stakeholders develop a walking and online tour of the area. Read more about it in today’s issue.
Artist Vendors Sought for Benson Summer Arts Festival
Attention Omaha area artists – Benson is calling. Read more about it in today’s issue.
Register Now for Omaha’s First Ever Urban Adventure Race
Move over, “Amazing Race.” Adventure racing is coming to Omaha, urban style. Read more about it in today’s issue.
Design Notes
This month: hidden treasures/fading places, public art tour, Benson Farmers Market, mayor’s neighborhood grants, wellness in the workplace, park mural dedication and green street honors.