The quadrennial Omaha by Design Mayoral Forum brings together the City of Omaha mayoral candidates for a focused conversation on issues of people-centered urban design, including land use and zoning, livability, affordable housing, economic development, equitable transportation and infrastructure, and climate impact.
Taking place just one week before the general election, this forum is often among the last scheduled opportunities for the public to hear from both candidates prior to the election. The forum is moderated by David Levy, partner at Baird Holm and President of the Omaha by Design Board of Directors. Candidates are asked a series of questions prepared by the forum community partners, followed by select written questions from the audience.
On the evening of Tuesday, April 29th, Omaha by Design hosted the 2025 Omaha by Design Mayoral Forum at Creighton University's Mike & Josie Harper Center. Conversation with mayoral candidates, Mayor Jean Stothert and Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing, centered on the future of Omaha’s growth and development.
The evening of Tuesday, May 4th, witnessed a lively conversation centered on Omaha – and the urban design, development and environmental issues expected to be most in focus over the coming four years. In the third installation of a quadrennial tradition, the 2021 Omaha by Design Mayoral Forum was honored to feature the City of Omaha mayoral candidates, Mayor Jean Stothert and R.J. Neary, in a moderated forum highlighting each candidate’s vision for the city’s future.
