Get Involved!
Get Involved in Downtown Omaha, Together We Thrive
Get involved in Downtown Omaha through ODIDA committees, email updates, board meetings, and volunteer opportunities. Downtown works best when the people who live, work, and invest here help shape it. On this page you can find ways To DO your part, from joining a committee and subscribing to tailored email updates to attending Board meetings or volunteering at events. Pick what fits you and plug in.
Join a Committee
ODIDA committees are open to anyone with an interest in improving Downtown—you don’t need to be on the Board. Each committee focuses on a different aspect of Downtown life, and we welcome new voices and ideas.
Activation Committee
Focus: Event promotion, economic growth, and community engagement
What They Do: Initiatives like the Downtown Art Walk, weekly events newsletter, public art, and alley revitalization
Meeting: 2nd Wednesday, 1 PM (via Zoom)
Pedestrian Amenities Committee
Focus: Creating a clean, green, attractive Downtown environment
What They Do: Tree and flower plantings, addressing cleaning hotspots, and improving urban streetscapes
Meeting: 2nd Wednesday, 12 PM (via Zoom)
Safety & Security Committee
Focus: Enhancing both the perception and reality of safety Downtown
What They Do: Partnering with the Omaha Police Department, Lion’s Gate Security, and RiverFront Patrol; collaborating with Unhoused Outreach; and leading lighting improvements
Meeting: 2nd Wednesday, 11 AM (via Zoom)
Subscribe to Email Updates
Stay informed about what matters most to you. Choose from our stakeholder email lists:
District Alerts (As-needed)
Construction, streetcar updates, parade notifications & association news.
Downtown Newsletter (Weekly)
What’s on in Downtown Omaha this week—events by day, community + district news.
Community Pulse (Quarterly/As-needed)
Seasonal highlights, surveys, opportunities to share your voice.
Stakeholder Lists
Residents, Businesses, Property Owners - We’ll occasionally forward relevant emails (already created for other lists) to these groups when the info fits.
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Attend Board Meetings
Our Board of Directors meets regularly, and meetings are open to the public. It’s a great way to stay informed about district initiatives, budgets, and decision-making.
Other Ways to Get Involved
- Volunteer Opportunities – Help distribute postcards, join community cleanup days, or lend your expertise to district initiatives
- Share Your Ideas – Email us at info@omahaDowntown.org with suggestions, questions, or new project ideas
- Follow Us on Social Media – Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram
✨ Your Voice Matters
Downtown Omaha is everyone’s neighborhood. By getting involved, you help create a place that’s welcoming, safe, and full of energy.