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Project Spotlight | 16th Street Alley Lighting | |
Last fall, ODIDA upgraded lighting in the alley between 15th and 16th Streets to improve visibility, comfort, and safety after dark.
The project added six LED fixtures with automatic dusk-to-dawn photocells, with light aimed at walking surfaces, doors, and service areas while minimizing glare and spill into the street.
It is a strong example of how targeted improvements can support nearby businesses, residents, and safer shared spaces.
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Stakeholder Reminder | Alley Maintenance Matters | |
Downtown alleys are more than back entrances. They are essential corridors for trash pickup, deliveries, emergency access, and everyday operations.
ODIDA’s alley maintenance article is a helpful reminder that while alleys are part of the public right of way, upkeep responsibilities fall to property owners, including snow and ice removal, pavement repairs, and routine cleaning.
The piece also explains how clean, accessible alleys support safety, curb appeal, and smoother operations for everyone Downtown.
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Downtown in the News | Stay Connected to the Bigger Story | |
The new website also makes it easier to follow how Downtown Omaha is being covered beyond ODIDA channels.
The District News section now brings together newsletters, announcements, project updates, and a dedicated Downtown in the News area that links to outside media coverage.
It is a useful way to stay informed on the broader conversation around Downtown’s growth, activity, and momentum.
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Events Calendar | See What’s Happening Downtown | |
There is always something happening in Downtown Omaha, and the Events Calendar makes it easier to see it all in one place.
From live music and art walks to festivals, parades, and seasonal activities, the calendar helps residents, businesses, and visitors stay in the loop and plan ahead.
It is also part of the new Downtown Happenings hub, which brings together the Events Calendar, Art in Downtown, attractions, and major Downtown projects so people can quickly find ideas, make plans, and enjoy more of what Downtown has to offer.
| New Website | A New Home for Downtown Information | |
ODIDA’s refreshed website is now live, built to make Downtown information easier to find, easier to share, and easier to use.
The new layout brings together events, projects, resources, and district updates in one clear place, with simpler pathways for stakeholders, residents, and visitors.
You can now more quickly access reporting tools, board information, transit links, community resources, and Downtown happenings all from one hub.
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Stay Connected & Get Involved
Board Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM. View Meeting Schedule & Minutes
Weekly Newsletter: Get Downtown updates and timely reminders in your inbox. Sign Up for Email Updates
Events Calendar: See what is happening Downtown this season. See What’s Coming Up
Art in Downtown: Explore First Friday and current exhibitions. See Exhibitions
Join a Committee: Help shape the future of Downtown by supporting initiatives. Check out the next meeting
Follow Us on Social Media: See highlights and join the conversation with #DIDthat.
| | | First Friday Continues| Art, Energy, and Alley Alive | | | Spring is a great time to rediscover Downtown Omaha’s creative side. First Friday Downtown Omaha Art Walk is a monthly self-guided gallery tour held on the first Friday of each month from 5 to 9 p.m., with participating galleries, exhibitions, and extended hours across Downtown and the Old Market. | | For Friday, May 1, ODIDA will also host Downtown Alley Alive, a free, all-ages pilot activation in the 11th Street alley between Howard and Jackson from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will feature live music, live art, and food and drink offers as part of the First Friday experience, while showing how Downtown alleys can become active, welcoming public spaces. | | | |
Omaha Downtown Improvement District
1620 Dodge Street #140
Omaha, Ne 68102
402-916-1796
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