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Omaha City Council must now approve $34 million TIF for Civic Square project The Planning Board voted 6-0 to green-light the request for $34 million in public tax-increment financing (TIF) for the $323 million mixed-use project at the former Civic Auditorium site. This TIF financing is integral to the project's viability, and the request now moves to the Omaha City Council for final approval. The Council must decide whether to authorize the diversion of new property tax revenue on the TIF site for up to 20 years to help cover the developer's eligible project costs.

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  • The planned campus is a $323 million mixed-use project at the former Civic Auditorium site.starherald.com
  • The Planning Board voted 6-0 to green-light the request for $34 million in public tax-increment financing.starherald.com
  • TIF allows new property tax revenue on a TIF site to be diverted for up to 20 years to help pay a developer’s eligible project costs.starherald.com

Why it matters

The approval of this TIF is crucial for the $323 million redevelopment of the former Civic Auditorium site, which includes about 380 apartments, 120 hotel rooms, and 150,000 square feet of retailers. The project is seen as a way to draw young talent and Creighton University Bluejays to the site, and its completion is anticipated in about 2032.

This decision comes after months of legal wrangling between the developer, Civic Corner LLC (owned by White Lotus Group), and city officials. The developer had previously taken the matter to court after the city issued a notice of default in September 2025, which the city has since withdrawn.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific conditions or amendments might the City Council impose on the TIF request?
  • How will the City Council balance the economic benefits of the project against the ongoing legal dispute with the developer?

What would change this answer

The City Council approves the TIF requestThe developer can proceed with the project as they see fit, removing a major financial hurdle and allowing them to restart infrastructure work.
The City Council denies the TIF requestThe project's viability is severely threatened, potentially stalling the redevelopment of the prime downtown real estate.

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