Welcome to the
Benson-Ames Alliance!
We are a grassroots group of community leaders formed to guide the revitalization of the Benson-Ames area in northwest Omaha. Our borders are Western Avenue on the south, Sorensen Parkway on the north, Saddle Creek Road/Fontenelle Boulevard on the east and 72nd Street on the west. We’re striving to become a sustainable community that actively seeks a balance between our built and natural environments.
We’ve identified downtown Benson as our first priority for revitalization. August 2008 marked the launch of the Maple Street Corridor Project, which includes a new streetscape design, a housing and retail market analysis, and a community branding initiative designed to spark civic pride and investment in redevelopment opportunities. You can keep tabs on the project’s progress at www.BensonBeat.com.
In the fall of 2008, we will launch The Cole Creek Project, an urban stream restoration in the Ames sector of the alliance. Its goals are to stabilize the creek, improve its water quality, and enhance it for recreational and educational use. Watch this space for project updates.
Do you want to invest in the Benson-Ames Alliance or get involved in a volunteer capacity? Let us know! Call 402.554.4010 or email baalliance@omahabydesign.org.
