Note on Scope of Work
While the Downtown Improvement District plays a direct role in keeping our neighborhood clean, safe, and vibrant, there are certain issues that fall outside of our authority to directly fix. These include:
- City infrastructure such as sidewalks, lighting, and street repairs
- Placement and maintenance of public trash cans and recycling bins
- Social challenges such as individuals experiencing homelessness
- Law enforcement and ordinances including loitering laws
We cannot resolve these items ourselves, but we actively advocate with the City of Omaha and the appropriate agencies on behalf of our stakeholders to ensure your concerns are heard.
2024 Stakeholder Survey – Key Trends & Takeaways
🚶 Pedestrian Amenities
- More benches, trash cans, and recycling options requested.
- Calls for pressure washing sidewalks and more consistent cleanliness.
- Concerns around homelessness affecting the pedestrian experience.
🔒 Safety
- Overwhelming emphasis on better lighting in the Old Market and Downtown.
- Strong desire for a greater police/security presence.
- Frequent mentions of concerns about loitering and homelessness.
- Safety perceived as the number one issue for Downtown’s long-term health.
🎭 Activation
- Some called for policies against loitering.
- Limited fresh ideas here, but a sense that ongoing events and visible activity help deter safety issues.
💡 General Feedback
- Safety, cleanliness, and perception of safety are repeatedly mentioned as top priorities.
- Maintaining infrastructure (lighting, sidewalks, general upkeep) is critical.
- Stakeholders want Downtown to be welcoming, vibrant, and well-maintained.
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