Downtown Projects

Downtown Omaha Projects and Construction Updates

Downtown Omaha projects are reshaping how people live, work, and visit our urban core. From new parks and cultural spaces to housing, transportation, and major redevelopment, these projects are reshaping the urban core.

Use the interactive map and project list below to explore what’s underway and what’s recently been completed. Each project card gives a quick look at location, timeline, and community benefits so you can see what’s To DO! and what’s coming next in Downtown Omaha.

Current & Future Downtown Projects

Area map of Omaha Downtown Improvement District Wards
Millwork Commons Expansion

Millwork Commons Expansion

Hotel addition, parking garage, and third apartment building

Location: 12th & Nicholas St

Target Opening: October 2027

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Streetcar Laydown

Streetcar Laydown Facility (Old UP Site)

Strategic support hub for streetcar operations

Location: 14th & Dodge

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Mutual Tower

Mutual of Omaha Headquarters Tower

Tallest tower in region, reshaping skyline and economic growth

Location: 14th & Douglas

Target Opening: Fall 2026

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Polina Gardens

Polina Gardens

Pocket park with performance space in heart of Old Market

Location: 13th & Leavenworth

Target Opening: April 2026

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FNBO Redev

FNBO Bank Building Redevelopment

Adaptive reuse building bringing life back to a historic structure

Location: 16th & Dodge

Target Opening: Fall 2026

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Bikeway

Market-to-Midtown Bikeway 2.0

Improved bike network for safer, active Downtown commuting

Location: Harney & Farnam Streets

Target Opening: 2026

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Streetcar

Downtown Streetcar

Modern transit corridor linking neighborhoods and spurring development

Location: Harney & Farnam Streets

Target Opening: 2028

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Creighton Quad

Creighton Quad

Campus revitalization with engaging public spaces

Location: 22nd & Burt

Target Opening: Fall 2026

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CHI Expansion

CHI Health Center Omaha Expansion

Expanded event capacity to grow Downtown’s convention & entertainment scene

Location: 10th & Cass

Target Opening: Summer 2027

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Omaha Airport

Eppley Airfield Expansion

Major modernization for regional air service infrastructure

Target Opening: 2028

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Little Bohemia

Little Bohemia Renovations

Historic restoration boosting neighborhood heritage

Location: 13th & Williams

Target Opening: TBD

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Civic Square

Civic Square w/ Grocery Store

Mixed-use development adding daily conveniences to Downtown

Location: 17th & Capitol

Target Opening: TBD

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Builder's Green

Builder's Green

New urban park for large outdoor performace space & movies

Location: 724 N 16th Street

Target Opening: TBD

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Public Market

Omaha Public Market

New culinary and retail destination Downtown

Location: 8th & Farnam

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Drury Hotel

Drury Hotel

Future hotel development in the Old Market

Location: 10th & Harney

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Soccer Stadium

Soccer Stadium

Professional Soccer Stad

Location: North Downtown

Target Opening: 2028

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Recently Completed Downtown Projects

Area map of Omaha Downtown Improvement District Wards
Tenaska

Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement

New arts hub for learning, performance, and community programming

Location: 12th & Douglas

Target Opening: 2026

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RiverFront Revitalization

The RiverFront Revitalization

Connected public parks offering play, programming, and riverfront activation

Location: Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland Park, and Lewis & Clarke Landing

Completed: 2023

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Steelhouse Omaha

Steelhouse Omaha

New live-music venue enhancing Downtown’s cultural life

Location: 1100 Dodge St

Completed: 2023

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The Mercantile

The Mercantile

Mixed-use project reinforcing riverfront vitality and living spaces

Location: 901 Farnam St

Completed: 2022

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Kiewit Luminarium

Kiewit Luminarum

STEM exhibit enhancing The RiverFront public experience

Location:345 Riverfront Dr

Completed: 2023

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Millwork Commons

Millwork Commons

Mixed-use redevelopment enriching Downtown fabric

Location: 1229 Millwork Ave

Completed: 2023

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Hot Shops Art Center

Hot Shops Art Center

Mixed-use redevelopment enriching Downtown fabric

Location: 1301 Nicholas Street

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The Joslyn

Joslyn Art Museum Renovation

Expanded art museum preserving culture and drawing visitors

Location:2200 Dodge St

Completed: 2024

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Keenline

Keeline Building Renovation

Historic building renovation elevating the Downtown district

Location:319 S 17th St

Completed: 2023

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Baby Bob Bridge

Baby Bob Bridge Expansion

Pedestrian overpass enhancing walkability by the riverfront

Location: 10th & Riverfront Drive

Completed: 2025

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Downtown Library

Downtown Library Branch 

New library branch expanding community learning opportunities

Location: 1401 Jones St

Completed: 2023

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The Duo Omaha

The Duo Omaha

Apartment redevelopment adding urban housing stock conversion from commerical space

Location: 222 S 15th Street

Completed: 1 tower - 2025

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