Spark CDI

The City of Omaha has developed a Climate Action Plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Come share your thoughts and feedback on the draft plan! Register here: https://bit.ly/4dYR0UQ When: November 2, 2024 Where: Fabric Lab, 2514 N 24th St, Omaha

8 Years of Spark Today, we’re simply grateful. Grateful for eight years of learning, growing, and connecting with the incredible people and neighborhoods of Omaha. What began as an idea to support community development has evolved with each partnership, each conversation, and each project we’ve been lucky to be part of. Our work is a reflection of the resilience, dreams, and vision of our neighbors. Thank you to everyone who’s believed in this journey with us. We couldn’t do this without you, and we’re excited for all the work we still have ahead.

Exciting developments are happening with the North Omaha Trail! The second phase is underway, extending the downtown trail to the Baby Bob Bridge! The project is making strides toward community connection and climate improvement as a solution to urban heat and air quality issues through the strategic planting of trees and green infrastructure. Dive into the details here: https://bit.ly/40ltcau

Exciting things happening in our community! Read more about the next phase of developments in the Millwork Commons area below: https://lnkd.in/dHtBiCWW

Exciting progress in North Omaha! Donell Brown is moving fast with the development of 4 new single-family homes, helping to shape the future of the community. We can’t wait to see these houses become new homes!

Did you know air quality in North Omaha is a growing concern? Cheryl Weston, a member of our Community Advisory Board for the North Omaha Trail, shares her powerful story on the harmful effects of pollution in North Omaha. Read more about the impacts and what’s happening in this article: https://wapo.st/3YpEn0F

Our Q3 Newsletter is now available. Check out the latest stories and collaborations! Click the link below to discover what's been happening at Spark! Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XPaq8t

We’re gathering the community to help clean up key areas near and along the North Omaha Trail. Come lend a hand as we distribute supplies, review volunteer safety, and hit the trail to make a difference. Register here! https://bit.ly/3Y2uOo8

Excited to see Donell Brown, one of our star emerging developers, and our new Co-Development Apprenticeship program (CoDA) already making headlines! Read the article here! https://bit.ly/3Y4lNLm

Today, we proudly launched our latest initiative, the Co-Development Apprenticeship (coDA) program! We were joined by community stakeholders, city officials, and developers to kick off this exciting program that equips aspiring and emerging developers with hands-on, real-world experience. Attendees got a firsthand look at what true community development means during a visit to Donell Brown's project, a Developer Academy graduate leading the way. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and to all those involved in making the coDA launch a success. Want to learn more? Visit our website at https://bit.ly/3zDHWGS, and don't miss our upcoming Info Session on October 2! You can register here: https://bit.ly/4drahhx