about

The North Omaha Development Project is a commitment of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, African American business leaders, the North Omaha community, corporate leaders and elected officials to develop a strategy that results in significant business investments in North Omaha.

Located just north of Omaha’s downtown, the North Omaha study area is bordered by Sorensen Parkway on the north, Cuming Street on the south, 16th Street on the east and 52nd Street on the west. See map.

The North Omaha Development Project plan is the culmination of a year-long study process that capitalized on the area’s greatest assets - the people of the community and the rich heritage. This plan builds upon the economic rebirth already taking place throughout North Omaha.

development opportunity areas

The 24th Street Corridor
This area is from 24th Street to 30th Street, from Cuming Street to north of Lake Street. The vision for the corridor is a diverse mixed-use urban district, anchored by new, locally-based retailing on the south and a cultural and entertainment district on the north.

30th and Ames/Metro South
This plan includes three project components: high amenity business park sites related to Metropolitan Community College, a community commercial center and health retail village, and supporting transportation improvements.

Adams Park
Adams Park should be developed as the highly visible, “Central Park” for North Omaha. Adams Park should be a destination that draws people from around the greater Omaha community and creates a catalyst for residential growth in adjacent neighborhoods.

16th and Cuming West
This opportunity area touches the 24th Street corridor, Creighton University and North Downtown (NoDo). The 16th and Cuming streets concept involves five subareas: the Cuming Street corridor, the Human Services Campus, an industrial buffer, a residential district and expansion of the Kellom/Educare campus.

summary/next steps

The North Omaha Development Project holds tremendous promise for this vitally important geographic area of Omaha. This is a longterm initiative. The initial projects proposed have the potential to generate $200 million in private development, $3 to $3.5 million in annual sales tax revenue, more than 2,500 jobs and nearly 1,000 housing units with a spin-off affect for more.

Implementation Process
The North Omaha Development Project steering committee and executive director, with the support of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, is responsible for day-to-day implementation of this plan. Task forces, chaired by members of the steering committee and community leaders, have been established to address transportation, business development, workforce development, capacity building, housing, finance and communication priorities.

Anyone who wants to participate in this effort should contact Ed Cochran, executive director, North Omaha Development Project, at ecochran@ProjectNorthOmaha.org or call (402) 233-7152.

resources

Download the implementation plan brochure.