Friday, April 4, 2025

Meeting Update for April 4, 2025

Big changes are coming to Saddlecreek, and we’re excited to share the latest updates on our upcoming construction project!

  • Construction Details
    • Contractor: Vrana Construction
  • Engineering Firm: Benesch
  • Construction will begin shortly after a public stakeholder meeting, anticipated around Easter/Mother’s Day.
  • The entire project, including the alleyway, will be completed at the same time.
  • Target start: Late April
  • Estimated completion: October–November 2025
  • Groundbreaking Ceremony
  • We are planning for a loud and lively celebration to mark the beginning of construction! We did some brainstorming and are suggesting dates to the city/construction company. We want to close the street and make it an exciting community event.
  • More details to come!
  • Security & Safety
  • Omaha Police Department’s Real Time Operations Center may coordinate with local businesses to integrate security camera feeds for real-time monitoring and neighborhood safety.
  • Josh will provide updates from the next BID Chair meeting regarding police plans.
  • BID Business Highlights
  • Tasty Pizza: All plans approved—opening anticipated by year-end.
  • Homy: Plans underway for a new beer garden
  • Car Wash/Body Shop: Now for sale 
  • Retail/Residential Development Timeline:
  • Water main: September–October
  • Sewer: November–December
  • Building teardown: this July
  • Full development timeline: 26–30 months

Stay tuned for more updates as construction kicks off and our neighborhood begins its exciting transformation!