
Jane Jacobs: A Legacy of Community-Based Development
One Omaha’s respect for Jane Jacobs is based around her urban planning ideals, as well as her grassroots activism to keep her community intact and thriving.
One Omaha’s respect for Jane Jacobs is based around her urban planning ideals, as well as her grassroots activism to keep her community intact and thriving.
Since 2015, One Omaha has focused on addressing the lack of knowledge and resources available to community leaders.
We believe that by engaging and connecting people to their communities and improving participation in general, we will enrich the prosperity of our community.
On September 14, 2021, One Omaha became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We will continue to benefit the Omaha community by addressing the lack of knowledge and resources available for residents to sustain a better quality of life.
Elected on a nonpartisan basis to four-year terms, Omaha’s mayor holds the executive and administrative powers of the city. Those who would like to run for Mayor must be at
The Omaha City Council consists of seven councilmembers representing different districts across the city. City councilmembers hold legislative power and serve as resident’s representatives in local government.Elected on a non-partisan
Every year following the presidential election, the City of Omaha holds special elections for the city council and mayor. Local elections, on average, receive less than half of the voter
Local elections for the city of Omaha are just around the corner. This year One Omaha, in partnership with Spark CDI, will be hosting a mayoral forum and releasing a
One Omaha created a rapid response mini-grant to support activists who are protesting for racial justice.
One Omaha partnered with Groopit to care for every neighbor during COVID-19. Here is a list of questions about the app.
Right now I am torn between the need to support my neighbors and the need to socially distance as many of us are. Lots of things feel scary and confusing,
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 community, safety, and acceptance for LGBTQ+ folks.
One Omaha welcomes Kimara Z. Snipes as the organization’s new executive director. With a proven track record of community engagement and a passion for empowering neighborhoods, she brings a wealth of experience to our small-but-mighty team.