- Jean Stothert championed the streetcar project for the city of Omaha.
- Mayor Ewing and company officials rolled out branding for the new streetcar project in Omaha, which involves producing streetcar vehicles for the city.
- Mayor Ewing and the city council are working to keep the Streetcar project moving forward in Omaha, requiring property purchase approval.
Streetcar Construction Closures Impact Downtown Omaha Businesses
What happened
Public Works is overseeing the streetcar construction project in Omaha. Major road closures, which are expected to last until the end of the year, are impacting downtown businesses and commutes. For instance, Zen Coffee Company reported a 40% drop in third-quarter revenue due to construction difficulties and lack of foot traffic.
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Why it matters
The streetcar construction is causing significant disruption to downtown Omaha's commerce. Road closures are making it difficult for customers to access businesses, forcing some companies to cut operations and employee hours.
Mayor John Ewing and the Omaha City Council are working to keep the streetcar project moving forward, which requires property purchase approval.
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Who's involved
- OmahaThe location where the streetcar construction is taking place.
- Public WorksThe organization managing the construction phase of the streetcar project.
- Omaha City CouncilThe governing body of Omaha overseeing the streetcar project.
- John EwingThe Mayor of Omaha who is involved in keeping the project moving.
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The entities involved
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Omaha
seat of Douglas County, and largest city in State of Nebraska, United States
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Public Works
nonprofit organization in Hackney, United Kingdom