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