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New York Continues to Dominate the Walk Score Rankings

It's almost as if every city not named New York is competing for second place when Walk Score releases its annual ranking of most walkable cities. Of course, the top ten is quite an accomplishment: so welcome to the club, Long Beach, California.

May 4, 2016 - Redfin

Omaha Redefines Transit with High Frequency Bus Service

Omaha sets out to prove that strong transit isn't just "a Portland thing or a New York thing."

May 21, 2015 - CityLab

Protestors Gather after Budget Cuts Eliminate Omaha's Bike/Ped Planner

Despite the protestations of local advocacy groups, councilmembers, and the former director of planning, Mayor Jean Stothert is moving a head with a budget proposal that would eliminate Omaha's only planner dedicated to bike and pedestrian plans.

August 18, 2014 - Streetsblog USA

Taking the Fun out of Entertainment Districts

Using Omaha's Old Market neighborhood as an example, Nathaniel M. Hood calls for an end to the urban "Entertainment District" - the common revitalization tool that produces a "single-use monoculture" that alienates families and baby boomers.

March 18, 2013 - Strong Towns

Where Americans Can Retire 'Like Kings'

Lisa Stark identifies the top ten U.S. cities were retirees can live on less than $100 per day.

July 20, 2012 - ABC News

Turning Grain Silos Into Public Art

A group of local artists in Omaha, Nebraska are putting their mark on old grain elevators located right in the heart of the city, making the art pieces an Omaha fixture.

October 4, 2011 - WebUrbanist

Omaha to Create Bike Lanes

The city of Omaha, Nebraska, has announced plans to build a network of bike lanes throughout the city, boosted by private contributions of more than $600,000.

May 14, 2008 - KETV

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