he City of Omaha announced this week it is looking for a developer to build 'a substantial and architecturally significant mixed-use structure' on 6.2 acres of land just south of the Gallup University campus.

	Land available for riverfront development sits just south of where the new Gallup University is being constructed.  (ORF 11-9-02)

The prime riverfront property, which is valued at $1.6 million, is located next to where the new $22.6 million pedestrian bridge across the river will be built.

Mayor Mike Fahey called this offer an 'awesome opportunity' for someone to build a commercial and residential structure on the riverfront. The city is currently accepting proposals from developers. The exact use of the building will be left up to the developers' concept.

Proposals must be submitted to City Hall by June 25th. The price of the property is negotiable, depending on the project proposed.

Bob Peters, acting city planning director, will head a committee that will make the final recommendation to the mayor on the preferred proposal.

Questions should be directed to Bob Peters at (402)444-6681 or James Thele, community development manager at (402)444-5150.