Omaha Municipal Land Bank

We were thrilled to host the bright minds of UNO's College of Business Administration Real Estate Camp this month. The high school students had the opportunity to meet and learn from our Land Bank board members and staff, gaining valuable insights into the transformative power of land banking. Additionally, they heard from Don Curry and Jewel Rodgers about their current Land Bank projects. We are thankful for the opportunity to build the future of our industry with partnerships like this. #BuildingTheFuture #EmpoweringYouth

Join us for our next Successful Buyers workshop on August 15 and learn how you can partner with the land bank and other resource agencies to transform neglected properties into assets – building sustainable communities.

Mark your calendars for our Lot Transformation Happy Hour on July 31st from 4 to 6 PM at the Highlander Dining Room! Learn more about how we are making 20 of our lots shovel-ready for affordable housing development and network with industry professionals. The first 25 attendees get a free drink. Register today at https://lnkd.in/g5yCn-w6

Join us tomorrow, July 18th during the Midlands African Chamber's Power Hour via FB Live, as we discuss the next phase in our Lot Transformation shovel-ready effort. Discover how our innovative model empowers the community, transforming neglected properties into vibrant assets that foster economic growth and improve the quality of life in Omaha. #BuildingTogether #TransformingProperties #BuildingCommunity

4 Reasons to Become a Land Bank Ambassador: 1. Learn more about how community and land development works 2. Hear from industry professionals and community leaders engaged in economic development 3. Join the growing community of Land Bank Ambassadors 4. Learn how to leverage our community-informed policies for your lot transformation journey To join our Ambassador Program, go to https://lnkd.in/gQrZzrcq

Attending Youth and/or Heartland Pride this weekend? Stop by the OMLB booth for a chance to win some of our new merch and gift cards to local small businesses.

Welcome Ashley Rae Turner, our new Director of Community Affairs! Ashley Rae Turner is a familiar face in Omaha, using her communications skills to bring greater equity to local communities and move our city forward. From leadership development nonprofits and cultural/historical preservation organizations to elected councils and community revitalization organizations, her years of public relations, communications, and public outreach experience span many clients. She is an iap2 Public Participation Professional, trained to expertly manage community engagement and public participation in a respectful, positive, and effective way that fosters the best possible outcomes for all parties. Her expansive community involvement includes chairing I Be Black Girl Gives and the Heartland 2050 Equity & Engagement Committee, serving on MAPA's Regional Planning Advisory Committee (focused on regional planning and development opportunities in North and South Omaha), and membership with the iap2 Midwest chapter and Nebraska local network, ULI Nebraska, Crew Omaha and the UNL Alumni of Color Network's advisory council. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated - Delta Epsilon Omega chapter.

We are looking for contractors to make our lots shovel-ready for our lot transformation effort. Go to this link to fill out the bid package, https://lnkd.in/gPzg_SvZ.

"It's been one of my core values to revitalize one of the spaces I came from." — Mynesha Spencer Are you interested in becoming an Omaha Land Bank Ambassador? Fill out this form today! https://lnkd.in/gpK_6-bN Applications closed July 29th!

In response to the negative economic impacts for those disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Omaha Municipal Land Bank was awarded the funding to transform a minimum of 20 buildable lots. This is an exciting opportunity for local developers to propose affordable housing solutions on our shovel-ready lots. Learn more about the RFP requirements at https://lnkd.in/gPzg_SvZ and join us on July 31st from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Dining Room at Highlander for an informational happy hour and networking event. Go to, https://lnkd.in/g5yCn-w6 to sign up!