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Blackstone Neighborhood Omaha NE - Farnam Street Changes

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Real Estate Agent with Realty ONE Group Sterling

Farnam Street in the Blackstone District Neighborhood of Midtown Omaha NE has been converted from a one-way street westbound, to a two-way traffic street.  This change was effective last Sunday evening, November 9th, from 36th Street to 42nd Street.

 

According to City Councilman Chris Jerram and real estate developer Jay Lund, this new traffic change will help restore a business friendly environment to the area which had been in decline for half a century.  The Blackstone neighborhood in Omaha has undergone significant redevelopment, especially at the intersection of 40th and Dodge.  Buildings have been restored, new buildings and businesses are now open, crosswalks and new stoplights are now functioning along Farnam Street.

 

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You should check out the fantastic new changes to the neighborhood!  Stop by for coffee at Archetype Coffee, have a meal at Mula, or grab a drink at the new location of the longtime neighborhood bar Sullivan's, plus many more local businesses and shops.  The Blackstone neighborhood is located to the west of Midtown Crossing, and just to the east of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.  The new two-way street will make it much easier for you to drive east to reach the business district, and increases the bikeability and walkability of the midtown area.

 

Blackstone Neighborhood Farnam Street Omaha NE

Source: Mayor Jean Stothert's Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/jean.stothert/photos/pcb.284422641768450/284422321768482/?type=1&theater

 

See the Omaha World-Herald article for more info:

http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/officials-blackstone-businesspeople-celebrate-farnam-street-s-return-to-/article_b2291080-c263-5682-8475-41e92199ac36.html


 

by Christi Hacker, Keller Williams Greater Omaha

www.OmahaRealEstateSpecialist.com

 

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Jack O'Neal
HomeSmart Elite Group - Gilbert, AZ

Sounds like Farnam street has gone through a great renovation. Sounds like a great place to live!

Nov 12, 2014 01:47 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Hi Christi, you have done a very nice job showcasing the Midtown Omaha Blackstone Neighborhood.

I think your reporting on how the city council makes decisions is important, many people may not have noticed or did not research this the way you did.

Interested in Omaha? The Professional Realtor I recommend is Christi Hacker 

Nov 12, 2014 01:57 PM
Kimo Stowell
HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 - Honolulu, HI
REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i

Aloha Christi,

Commercial venues on a one way street are not always ideal locations to conduct business. Allowing for two way traffic is probably for the better. Being aware of these changes and offering it to your clients IS good business. 

a hui hou,

Nov 12, 2014 03:45 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

What a nice way to spotlight the Blackstone neighborhood and the Farnam Street changes. This should help the local businesses in the area...

Nov 12, 2014 06:31 PM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

I really like how you have presented your neighborhood wriiteup of Blackstone  and decsription and wove in local merchants to visit. Good post and excellent idea for a format. 

Nov 13, 2014 04:39 AM