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Council OKs Saddle Creek business-district improvements after public comment; city and private funds to support project
Summary
The Omaha City Council approved business-district improvements for North Saddle Creek Road, moving forward a program the council described as a roughly $5 million construction effort backed by philanthropic and city funds.
The Omaha City Council approved improvements in the Saddle Creek business district after a public hearing that included neighborhood concerns about assessments and future development processes. Council members described the project as a multi-phase streetscape and infrastructure program for North Saddle Creek Road that will improve sidewalks, landscaping, lighting, bike lanes and parking for local businesses.
A public speaker, Larry Storrer of Lafayette Avenue, spoke at length about the Special Assessment process and expressed concern about the size and scope of assessments for property owners…
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