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May, 2012
mayor’s neighborhood grant helps power truck farm
A total of $80,000 has been awarded to neighborhood and civic groups in two categories – crime prevention and green initiatives.
two to receive 2012 civic leaf
Omaha by Design will honor the two groups responsible for introducing Omaha B-cycle to the community – Live Well Omaha and the Community Bike Project Omaha – on May 16.
first star recycling receives grant to launch public awareness campaign
The campaign will be designed to get Omahans to recycle polyethylene therephthalate (PET) thermoform. It’s the type of plastic that, when heated, conforms to a specific shape, such as a round or square tray.
mcc unveils state’s first solar training facility
Students assisted with the assembly of the eight-panel solar system, water tank and radiant tubing as part of Metropolitan Community College’s hands-on classes on solar energy and technology.
benton’s letters
Fletcher Benton is well known for his large metal sculptures, many of which seem to defy gravity in their precariously balanced forms.
design notes
In this issue…ObD launches density blog, Hands to Harvest Community Garden seeks artists for unique summer art show, new community garden launches in west Omaha and more.