Omaha’s Evolution: A Century of Development, Redlining, and Community Resilience
Omaha has grappled with racial segregation and uneven housing development over the past century. Understanding this history is...
It is imperative that we create a comprehensive climate action plan to improve the quality of life in...
Graffiti is a form of artistic expression that has long polarized communities. In this blog, we aim to...
Unite to create a safer, resilient community with these top tips for neighborhood emergency preparedness.
Organizing a walk audit is a fantastic way to start if you're passionate about making your neighborhood more...
Answer the quiz questions honestly to evaluate your communication skills and determine if you're a great neighborhood communicator.
Explore the characteristics of difficult people, learn how they hold up neighborhood progress, and get strategies for effectively...
While concerns about local impact are valid, NIMBYism can hinder progress, stifle innovation, and perpetuate inequalities.
I have known about Juneteenth since I was very young. Both of my parents were born and raised...
Gatekeeping refers to controlling access to specific spaces, resources, or opportunities based on arbitrary criteria, thereby excluding individuals...
Gatekeeping can damage credibility and unity, hindering the effectiveness and inclusivity of community-led groups.
Omaha Documenters cover essential conversations and decisions impacting the lives of Omahans at various public meetings.
Gayborhoods are areas with a significant concentration of LGBTQ+ residents, businesses, and cultural spaces, providing a sense of...
One Omaha welcomes Kimara Z. Snipes as the organization's new executive director. With a proven track record of...
Starting a community garden is one of the most popular forms of building neighborhood engagement and thriving communities.
You'll see many interesting sights when you're out exploring your neighborhood, such as community assets and culture.
As summer approaches and grilling weather takes over, now is the time to get your neighbors together and...
One Omaha's neighborhood advocacy initiative allows resident-led groups to request our support for or against local policies.
SWONA's mission is to improve the quality of life in southwest Omaha through cooperative efforts of neighborhood and...
Mutual aid in neighborhoods meets immediate needs and builds networks of support that can help weather future crises...
Mutual aid is a grassroots approach to community building and assistance that emphasizes collective support and solidarity among...
The Benson Creative District designation elevates Benson's robust community engagement, creative culture, and supportive neighborhood.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for One...
Omaha's public spaces play a crucial role in creating healthy, vibrant communities where people can connect, engage, and...
Community building is authentic and people-centered, a chance to foster connections and build trust, and an opportunity to...
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was foundational in getting the Fair Housing Act signed into law.
A person who truly cares never stops learning and being engaged. Activism is a driving force that spans...
Originally announced to the neighborhood in February of 2019 by Garrison companies, 46 Dodge was to include 278...
In November 2021, Community Health Development Partners (CHDP) announced a plan for a 25-acre health and wellness campus...
In 2001, a lone business submitted a plan to the City of Omaha to open a restaurant at...
A liminal space represents the time between "what was" and "what's next." They are the waiting areas between...
The mission of the Tenth Street Market was to offer fresh, healthy food from locally owned and operated...
North Omaha is a community that has been subject to systemic disinvestment and decline for decades. The development...
Grow your group with our free facilitation services, including asset mapping, SWOT analysis, strategic planning, and visioning sessions.
Neighborhood associations help residents tackle issues and make changes to improve the quality of life for residents.
One of the initial neighborhood development efforts in Walnut Hill has been the creation of a neighborhood plan.
The Urban Core Committee recently revealed a plan to guide future developments within Omaha’s oldest and densest neighborhoods.
Throughout the 1950s, 60, and 70s, Omaha expanded westward as the city annexed neighborhoods outside the existing city...
According to Han, there are three stages of activism in which a person might engage: lone wolf, mobilizing,...
On May 26, One Omaha’s Engagement Manager Alex O’Hanlon presented the following testimony to the Omaha City Charter...
Grant writing is a creative and imaginative process where you can translate your ideas into real, impactful projects....
Yesterday, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert submitted an ordinance to convene a city charter study convention on May 16....
One Omaha provides facilitation services for community groups to help strategize, prioritize and build capacity.
I will be honest, I used to not fully understand why murals were the go-to community development art...
By the end of 2023, a City Charter Convention will be convened. What does this mean for Omaha?
SkateFest started as an idea for Omaha’s first skateboarding competition and festival. To get a jump start on...
In June 2021, One Omaha launched a community-building mini-grant to lower barriers of entry to creating change in...
One Omaha’s respect for Jane Jacobs is based around her urban planning ideals, as well as her grassroots...
Young people in Omaha are creative changemakers. They navigate education and healthcare systems not created for them. They...
Thousands of properties in Omaha are abandoned. Their owners have disappeared, they have delinquent taxes, and they lack...
On September 14, 2021, One Omaha became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We will continue to benefit the Omaha...
Since 2015, One Omaha has focused on addressing the lack of knowledge and resources available to community leaders....
Elected on a nonpartisan basis to four-year terms, Omaha’s mayor holds the executive and administrative powers of the...
The Omaha City Council consists of seven councilmembers representing different districts across the city. City councilmembers hold legislative...
Every year following the presidential election, the City of Omaha holds special elections for the city council and...
Local elections for the city of Omaha are just around the corner. This year One Omaha, in partnership...
One Omaha partnered with Groopit to care for every neighbor during COVID-19. Here is a list of questions...
Right now I am torn between the need to support my neighbors and the need to socially distance...
A collection of best practices for neighborhood groups during social isolation.
Alex joined our team this month as an Engagement Coordinator. Get to know more about her! What neighborhood...
