Construction starts on South Omaha plaza project buoyed by $25M state grant

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: June 29, 2026

Words: 835

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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OMAHA — Construction work is to start this week to transform a familiar parking lot along South Omaha’s historic business district into a multimillion-dollar “La Plaza de la Raza” park and tourism generator.

The action comes as the City of Omaha solidifies plans for what is believed to be the first city-owned public parking garage in the area. Alternative parking was needed to replace spots lost when new amenities rise on the plaza site, on …

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