It is a remarkable thing to witness, a community realizing its full potential. Positive change is happening in Midtown Omaha, encouraged by the vision and leadership of Destination Midtown.
A unique partnership linking neighborhood associations, businesses, public and private institutions, Omaha city government and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Destination Midtown is in an unprecedented collaborative community development effort working to raise the quality of life and return Midtown to prominence.
Since 2005, Destination Midtown, in collaboration with its partners:
- Announced over 70 projects in excess of $500 million including new small businesses, expansions and rehabilitation projects.
- Received funding, facilitated and implemented the Park Avenue Redevelopment Study.
- Received funding and provided entrepreneurship education to over 55 individuals.
- Completed a retail market analysis for Midtown identifying opportunities for growth.
- Conducted a Midtown Redevelopment Tour.
- Collaborated with the City of Omaha to implement the Midtown Transportation Feasibility Study resulting in key recommendations to enhance transportation corridors including the upcoming conversion of Farnam Street to a two-way street between 29th and 36th streets.
- Completed the first phase of the Saddle Creek Road Relocation Feasibility Study.
- Worked with the City of Omaha to increase the number of housing code enforcement officers.
- Received funding and installed 11 10 Identity Gardens in Midtown neighborhoods.
- Provided home ownership education to over 30 people. Implemented the Park Avenue Redevelopment Study.
- Conducted two Historic Churches Tours.
- Hosted two annual block parties providing an opportunity for neighbors to meet and celebrate Midtown and for local businesses to showcase their goods and services.
- Implemented a comprehensive communications plan.
- Provided countless opportunities for public participation including several community forums.
