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2020/2021 Highlights of the Downtown Improvement District


Green & Clean

  • New UTV purchased with snow plow & street sweeper
  • 16 new trees planted
  • 16 tree stumps removed
  • New gardener higred
  • Tree guards installed

Activation

  • Extended tree lights through March in Old Market
  • Small Business Marketing Forum
  • Employment Forum
  • #DIDuKnow Marketing Campaign
  • Business Spotlight Feature
  • Updated Old Market directories
  • Selfie photo contest with prizes

Security

  • Improved relations with Omaha Police Department & Lion's Gate Security Firm
  • Homelessness Forum

Foundation

  • Hosted 3 food pantires during Covid for Downtown employees
  • Contracted grant writer
  • America in Bloom grant awarded - $15,000
  • Tourism Grant Funds Awarded for Old Market Association - 2020 & 2021

Other

  • Adhoc Diversity committee formed & published diversity statement
  • 15 new bike racks in Downtown
  • Sponosred the Public Arts Commission Website