Omaha Streetcar Authority meets for the first time
The new board elected its president and vice president, and discussed the timeline for constructing the streetcar.
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The new board elected its president and vice president, and discussed the timeline for constructing the streetcar.
Parks built over roadways. A streetcar link to Council Bluffs. Turning elevated I-480 into a surface street. Omaha business leaders have a big plan to bring more people and jobs
Streetcar advocates say the experience of other cities offers plenty of evidence that streetcars spur new development and help cities become vibrant places that can attract and retain workers.
'A great announcement for Downtown': Urban Core Committee Chair on plans for former Civic Auditorium The mayor announced a new development planned for the site at 17th and Capitol Share Updated: 10:27 PM CDT May 4, 2021 The mayor announced a new development planned for the site at 17th and Capitol Share Updated: 10:27 PM CDT May 4, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript THIS SITE HAS SEEN CHALLENGES SINCE THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM CLOSED. THAT WAS NEARLY SEVEN YEARS AGO, BUT JUST TODAY THE CITY ANNOUNCED THE MAYOR AND A DEVELOPER HAVE SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDI...