tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91706762009-06-18T06:46:52.155-05:00Advocating the revitalization of Omaha's historic neighborhood business districts using the model of the national Main Street program - 1)a great design, 2)economic vitality, 3)special events and promotions, 4)organization of the stakeholders, 5) historic preservation, and 6) safety and security.vfurlonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05002592827329187746noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170676.post-49103725095062144002009-04-14T15:42:00.000-05:002009-04-14T15:43:44.843-05:00

April 2009Mayoral and City Council Candidates,Congratulations on your ongoing effort to become a political leader in Omaha!The local communities within the city are looking to strengthen themselves around several general areas – safety, investment, sustainability, and image. A “main street” approach to these communities and key areas can offer a comprehensive solution.Conserving and enhancing

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A group of 15 or so young Latinos and 3 older white guys set out to erase graffiti in southeast Omaha today. Four media types joined us at the beginning.WEATHER REPORT - Winds 20 mph plus and temps in the low 20s and partly cloudy(layman's report) I'm cold!!!Our team of 5 - including 2 of those aging guys and 3 Latinas - was assigned to work in Mandan Park. Arrving in this hidden gem of

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I was able to attend the first 2/3 of this session. The audience was primarily potential developers and investors, politicians, real estate persons, Destination Midtown (DM) boosters, and the local homeowners/renters - a large and energetic group, too.First, DM and a rep from RDG Planning and Design gave an overview of the project by identifying the major areas for development. For all the

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Click here to catch a blog with lots of kudos for Omaha - especially for shoppers and restaurant-lovers.

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Many times when we are working toward improving a Vinton Street Business District or a 33rd and California business intersection, people want millions of dollars, City of Omaha leadership, chain stores, outside consultants, and immediate answers.But, maybe let's consider:small investments (a couple hundred to a few thousand)neighborhood leadership (new and old together)mom-and-pop retail / young

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At the most recent Midtown Neighborhood Alliance (MNA) meeting, several people confirmed that Goodwill will be moving their HQ and store from the 41st and Pacific area into the vacant former-Target space.The general tone of the comments from MNA were somewhat negative as to this use of the space. Goodwill did not seem to be the kind of fit local neighbors were seeking.MNA did not take an

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Place Game Set for 40th & Hamilton Focus Team on Oct. 23OMAHA - The 40th & Hamilton Focus Team is teaming up with Omaha byDesign to host a Place Game workshop Thursday evening, Oct. 23.Registration for the event will begin at 5:20 p.m. at 4008 Hamilton St.The two-hour workshop will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m.The 40th & Hamilton Focus Team is comprised of residents, nonprofits,property owners and

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While we await Mayor Fahey and the new mayor to move forward on transit plans for our fair city, I am posting a piece that is now a year old. But, it has information that is vital to us.I was able to attend the September 27th, 2007 Streetcar Workshop held in Denver and sponsored by Reconnecting America. Approximately 250 persons attended mostly from the transportation, public sector, urban

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Benson and the Maple Street business district are ripe for a continued revamping. Recently, the local paper highlighted some current developments. The link to the article is below> http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10406304 Benson Targeted for Revitalization by Carol Bicak August 14, 2008 OMAHA WORLD HERALD I sure wish that developers and City of Omaha government

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Time and history – old and new – cry out for a <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />South Omaha Museum. I see a place focusing on a three-part exhibition. One would be the history of the town of South Omaha and the current neighborhoods of same. Second would be the past and present of the beef and meatpacking history of the area. And third would be an ethnic look at South Omaha – the European

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