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Welcome to the APRIL issue of obddesignline, the monthly e-newsletter of Omaha by Design.
IN THIS ISSUE

An Award-Winning Green Plan for Omaha’s Streets

Streets - be they brick, concrete or asphalt - are the single largest category of public space in Omaha. Read about a plan that calls for their greening in today’s issue.

Sustainable Development New Area of Focus

Omaha by Design is expanding its efforts into the greening of the metropolitan area with a new focus on sustainable development practices. Read more about it in today’s issue.

The Ecology of Development Gaining Momentum

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is doing it. So are segments of the private sector. Read about the new frontier of conservation design and low impact development in today’s issue.

Redevelopment to Bolster Public Art, Public Space

The last time Omaha had a grand plaza and reflecting pool was during the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. Read about a Joslyn partnership that will enhance Omaha’s public art and public space holdings in today’s issue.

ObD Establishes New Trio of Awards

Let’s hear it for green, civic and neighborhood! Read about a new trio of Omaha by Design awards in today’s issue.

Place Game for Levi Carter Park April 28

The Carter Lake Preservation Society wants to make Levi Carter Park a better place to play. Omaha by Design will help them do just that via a Place Game workshop this month. Read more about it in today’s issue.

Donate to ObD Online

Put your money where your Internet connection is and donate to Omaha by Design online! Read more about this new option in today’s issue.

Read Ken Mayer’s “The Public Space” on the web at www.omahabydesign.org. This month’s topic - using public spaces to counteract social isolation.