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April 5, 2003
City of Omaha looking for Riverfront Developer
By NANCY NEUROHR
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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.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. I
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 Peters at (402)444-6681 or James Thele, community development manager at (402)444-5150.