Omaha Municipal Land Bank

Omaha Land Bank enjoyed participating in CODE's Opportunity Fair at UNO on October 16, where we connected with students about land banking and development opportunities with OMLB. We are always glad to create meaningful connections and facilitate discussions about community development and revitalization with the future leaders of our industry.

The OMLB team was happy to support Jim Posey and the development team of Hamilton Village Senior Suites as they publicly unveiled their progress so far and offered tours. The development promises to offer high-quality, supportive housing for vulnerable residents, including veterans. We look forward to sharing more about Hamilton Village when it is complete and are proud to have played a small role in the needed project through assistance with land assembly.

Community Success Story: Don Curry Don Curry, a local resident, is leading a transformative project in his childhood neighborhood through the Omaha Municipal Land Bank. After discovering available lots, he saw the perfect opportunity to create quality affordable housing, aiming to reduce the number of people on the Section 8 waiting list. With the Land Bank's support in securing proper zoning, Don is building a multi-family, three-story building. His efforts have inspired others in the community to revitalize vacant lots, empowering residents to rebuild and take pride in their neighborhoods.

The OMLB team was happy to support Jim Posey and the development team of Hamilton Village Senior Suites as they publicly unveiled their progress so far and offered tours. The development promises to offer high-quality, supportive housing for vulnerable residents, including veterans. We look forward to sharing more about Hamilton Village when it is complete and are proud to have played a small role in the needed project through assistance with land assembly.

This month, our Land Bank Ambassadors participated in a bus tour, seeing firsthand the transformative work happening across the city on Land Bank lots. The tour focused on the various conditions present in vacant property and the maintenance needs (and associated costs), including those that have recently been made or are in the early stages of becoming shovel-ready. Ambassadors left with a clearer understanding of the work needed to revitalize these properties and the Land Bank's commitment to turning neglected lots into community assets.

If you are interested in community development, love creating and nurturing relationships with vendors (and neighbors) and can navigate the various needs of property maintenance, we want to hear from you! As OMLB has properties primarily in North and South Omaha, being bilingual is a plus. Interested in joining us? Click below for more details and to apply today. Let's build a brighter future for Omaha, together! https://lnkd.in/gFyX_9ij #OmahaLandBank #NowHiring #CommunityDevelopment #JoinUs #TransformingOmaha

Calling all community members, advocates, and developers: join us for our next CIP: Social Impact listening session to discuss our ongoing efforts to transform vacant properties into valuable community spaces and the social benefits you'd like to see created. The session aims to guide our staff, board, and applicants regarding the opportunities for positive impact in future developments and the importance of collaboration in creating sustainable neighborhoods. Register for the Monday, October 21st session at Lake Point Center from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. here https://lnkd.in/gr-N5dTN

The Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference hosted by Community Progress was a great opportunity to learn about innovative strategies for community revitalization through property reclamation. It was a valuable experience, providing practical insights and tools for addressing vacant properties and creating positive change in urban areas. Omaha Land Bank was happy to be part of this important event, contributing to the collective efforts towards community revitalization.

Our next OMLB Board Meeting will be Wednesday, October 23rd. To RSVP, go to https://lnkd.in/gAYG5wPU

Thank you to the Omaha Midtown Business Association for the opportunity to share our mission and accomplishments with the community at the recent meeting. It was a great experience for Omaha Land Bank to connect with the MBA members and provide insight into our revitalization efforts. We look forward to continued collaboration and positive impact in the Midtown area.