Green Space

Your input is needed for possible green space locations throughout the study area.

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Feedback will be collected by April 10th.

9 Comments

  1. Palmer said on March 30th, 2009

    The large deck east of the Qwest is a great idea. Be sure to include public restrooms and severe weather shelter. Storage for Qwest Center semi-trailers underneath is smart, and should include plenty of restrooms and water fountains if used as a severe weather shelter. Other green space winners: east side of 24th on the South side of Joslyn; North of Rick’s instead of “safety town”; 24th and St. Mary’s; Somewhere stretched along the Leavenworth cooridor where tired old buildings are all lined up in a row.

  2. Melissa said on March 30th, 2009

    I see in the plans there is a spot for a dog park, but wanted to post it as well. A park with benches and trees for shade would be nice with a drinking/watering area. Needs to be double gated. A small dog side and an all dog side are also nice.

    With all the condo development, people need a place to safely take their dogs to burn off energy. It needs to be within walking distance for the condo residents and parking should be available for others.

  3. Ryan Wade said on March 30th, 2009

    Green spaces should include free WiFi. It would help distinguish Omaha as a next generation city, while allowing students and professionals to work outside.

    All spaces need to be well maintained in order to keep them safe.

    There needs to be recycling bins located throughout.

  4. Ryan Miller said on April 4th, 2009

    I think there is a need for larger public greenspaces. Something on the lines of Central park or Millieum park. Of course on a smaller scale. A desination/gathering space for people who live downtown and people from all parts of town. Maybe something in the NODO area.

  5. Jodi Taylor said on April 10th, 2009

    I concur about the need for larger public spaces and the need for free WiFi.

    A high-quality public environment can have a significant
    impact on the economic life of urban centres big or
    small, and is therefore an essential part of any successful
    regeneration strategy.

    Public spaces are open to all, regardless of ethnic origin,
    age or gender, and as such they represent a democratic
    forum for citizens and society. When properly designed
    and cared for, they bring communities together.

  6. Jill Skradski said on April 10th, 2009

    The need for dog spaces is so very important. These spaces do not necessarily need to be enclosed. Please consider the positive aspects of those with dogs that want to walk anywhere downtown. Even for those without dogs, walking many areas in Omaha is very important.

  7. Dominic Romeo said on April 13th, 2009

    More waste receptacles in the green spaces would be helpful.

  8. Krisha Bosselman said on April 14th, 2009

    more trash cans, dog waste bags should be available for dog owners that may not be always be prepared, a fenced dog area would be nice, wifi might be nice…not sure if it needs to be free.

  9. Tyson F. Gautreaux said on December 11th, 2009

    Thanks for sharing the link - but unfortunately it seems to be down? Does anybody have a mirror or another source?

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