Omaha by Design - Our New Name

Our New Name

Lively Omaha has become Omaha by Design. Our new name and logo are more descriptive of our mission and will eliminate confusion about the differences between Lively Omaha and Omaha By Design. We are proud of the success of Omaha By Design and we are now moving forward to implement the recommendations. Because the original mission of Omaha By Design has been accomplished, we will transition and expand the Lively Omaha mission under the Omaha By Design name.

As Omaha by Design, we will continue to advocate for the creation of great public spaces throughout the city. By offering the Place Game and Place Definition Process to neighborhood and business associations and providing place making resources on our website, Omaha by Design will carry-on all of Lively Omaha’s initiatives.

The Plan for 2005

We have finalized an aggressive 2005 Program of Work for the implementation of the new Omaha by Design Urban Design Element. Working with Planning, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, the Mayor’s office and the Papio Natural Resource District we have identified our priorities for the coming year.

We are excited about the opportunities for enhancing our great city in 2005. Here’s what we have planned for Green, Civic and Neighborhood Omaha as well as some visionary pilot projects.

Green Omaha

A Complete Trail System

Complete initial section of the Keystone Trail’s north extension that will eventually link the Sorensen Parkway Trail with the Keystone Trail.

Complete a design study and cost estimates for the Keystone east connector that will connect the Keystone Trail to the Field Club Trail.

Initiate/complete construction on the Standing Bear Lake Loop Trail.

Update the Suburban Park Master Plan to reflect new trails associated with the proposed Dam Sites. This will include a perimeter trail around Dam sites 13 and 15.

Preservation of Landscape at the City’s Edge

Take measures to continue current growth management policies as development expands westward.

Update the Suburban Park Master Plan and incorporate it into the Green Omaha component of the Urban Design Element of the Omaha Master Plan.

Create a non-profit Omaha Landscape Conservancy to accept donations and perform services for the City’s park system and other natural landscape areas.

Green Streets

Create a task force to prepare and complete a Green Streets Master Plan.

Civic Omaha

Administrative Changes

Codify the regulations identified in the Urban Design Element with the goal of passage of the regulation package by the Planning Board and the City Council in 2005

Develop a streetscape manual to coordinate the placement of all street furniture and fixtures.

Areas of Civic Importance

Map the Areas of Civic Importance in more detail so they can be formalized as an overlay district in the zoning code.

Preservation and Creation of Distinctive Civic Places

Create an overlay zone for each area currently identified in the Areas of Civic importance as distinctive civic places and illustrate on the zoning map. The initial areas identified include Gene Leahy Mall, Capitol Avenue/Capitol Hill, North and South 24^th Streets streetscape areas, Turner Boulevard at Dodge Street, Crossroads area, Overpass/Miracle Hills and Gateway District .

Public Art

Identify locations for Public Art in the Areas of Civic Importance.

Review placement of art in public places and advise on the selection of artists for public commissions.

Review and approve all works of art commissioned or accepted by the City of Omaha

General Quality of Public Design

Create a Design Review Board as part of the regulations package.

Neighborhood Omaha

Creating Neighborhood Alliances

Develop the Benson Alliance as a prototype for neighborhood planning units.

Preservation and Enhancement of Older Neighborhoods

Identify buildings and districts for potential historic preservation and protection, as part of the Benson Alliance.

Participate in pilot program to expand code enforcement to determine financial model of self-sufficiency and neighborhood improvement.

Land Use Element Recommendations

Create and adopt a comprehensive storm water management plan

Pilot Projects

Enhancement of Gene Leahy Mall and 11^th Street Corridor

Pilot project demonstrating the enhanced usage of the Gene Leahy Mall and improved connection to and through the Mall including better linkages between the Old Market and the Performing Arts Center.

Papio Creek Park Preservation and Recreational Enhancement Project

A demonstration project along the Papio Creek to create an enhanced green space, park and recreational area.

Benson Alliance

Omaha by Design and the City of Omaha will partner with neighborhood associations, business owners community groups and the University of Nebraska at Omaha to development a neighborhood alliance model for replication throughout the city.

Click here for questions or comments

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As Omaha by Design, we will continue to advocate for the creation of great public spaces throughout the city. By offering the Place Game and Place Definition Process to neighborhood and business associations and providing place making resources on our website, Omaha by Design will carry-on all of Lively Omaha’s initiatives.

The Plan for 2005

We have finalized an aggressive 2005 Program of Work for the implementation of the new Omaha by Design Urban Design Element. Working with Planning, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, the Mayor’s office and the Papio Natural Resource District we have identified our priorities for the coming year.

We are excited about the opportunities for enhancing our great city in 2005. Here’s what we have planned for Green, Civic and Neighborhood Omaha as well as some visionary pilot projects.

Green Omaha

A Complete Trail System

Complete initial section of the Keystone Trail’s north extension that will eventually link the Sorensen Parkway Trail with the Keystone Trail.
Complete a design study and cost estimates for the Keystone east connector that will connect the Keystone Trail to the Field Club Trail.
Initiate/complete construction on the Standing Bear Lake Loop Trail.
Update the Suburban Park Master Plan to reflect new trails associated with the proposed Dam Sites. This will include a perimeter trail around Dam sites 13 and 15.

Preservation of Landscape at the City’s Edge

Take measures to continue current growth management policies as development expands westward.
Update the Suburban Park Master Plan and incorporate it into the Green Omaha component of the Urban Design Element of the Omaha Master Plan.
Create a non-profit Omaha Landscape Conservancy to accept donations and perform services for the City’s park system and other natural landscape areas.

Green Streets

Create a task force to prepare and complete a Green Streets Master Plan.

Civic Omaha

Administrative Changes

Codify the regulations identified in the Urban Design Element with the goal of passage of the regulation package by the Planning Board and the City Council in 2005
Develop a streetscape manual to coordinate the placement of all street furniture and fixtures.

Areas of Civic Importance

Map the Areas of Civic Importance in more detail so they can be formalized as an overlay district in the zoning code.

Preservation and Creation of Distinctive Civic Places

Create an overlay zone for each area currently identified in the Areas of Civic importance as distinctive civic places and illustrate on the zoning map. The initial areas identified include Gene Leahy Mall, Capitol Avenue/Capitol Hill, North and South 24^th Streets streetscape areas, Turner Boulevard at Dodge Street, Crossroads area, Overpass/Miracle Hills and Gateway District .

Public Art

Identify locations for Public Art in the Areas of Civic Importance.
Review placement of art in public places and advise on the selection of artists for public commissions.
Review and approve all works of art commissioned or accepted by the City of Omaha

General Quality of Public Design

Create a Design Review Board as part of the regulations package.

Neighborhood Omaha

Creating Neighborhood Alliances

Develop the Benson Alliance as a prototype for neighborhood planning units.
Preservation and Enhancement of Older Neighborhoods
Identify buildings and districts for potential historic preservation and protection, as part of the Benson Alliance.
Participate in pilot program to expand code enforcement to determine financial model of self-sufficiency and neighborhood improvement.

Land Use Element Recommendations

Create and adopt a comprehensive storm water management plan

Pilot Projects

Enhancement of Gene Leahy Mall and 11^th Street Corridor

Pilot project demonstrating the enhanced usage of the Gene Leahy Mall and improved connection to and through the Mall including better linkages between the Old Market and the Performing Arts Center.

Papio Creek Park Preservation and Recreational Enhancement Project

A demonstration project along the Papio Creek to create an enhanced green space, park and recreational area.

Benson Alliance

Omaha by Design and the City of Omaha will partner with neighborhood associations, business owners community groups and the University of Nebraska at Omaha to development a neighborhood alliance model for replication throughout the city.

Click here for questions or comments

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