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Organizational vision:
Encourage economic development that interfaces with the social fabric and design of the community, promotes greater social interaction, and enhances the business climate for existing and prospective entrepreneurs.
To accomplish this, the Alliance sought out public opinion to help identify issues and propose solutions, holding several public meetings and workshops. These activities were managed by a team of consultants and an advisory committee drawing on community leadership and expertise. The plan is a direct result of this intensive public effort.
Development framework : Advocates mixed-use commercial centers incorporating retail, office, and residential space that are pedestrian- oriented and linked to surrounding areas and neighborhoods. Four areas are targeted for redevelopment: 72 nd /Military, downtown Benson, 50 th and 60 th /Ames, and North Saddle Creek;
Mobility framework : Calls for improvement to traffic circulation patterns through the area, including new public transportation nodes, streetscape enhancements, etc;
Housing : Encourages a diversification of residential development that, while respective of neighborhood context, brings income diversity to the area;
Public space and character : Promote the revitalization and improvement of area parks, particularly the Cole Creek corridor, and calls for signage the demarcates unique parts of the Alliance
Benson-Ames Alliance Steering Council
Omaha by Design
City of Omaha
Neighborhood Center for Greater Omaha
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