It runs from Meredith Avenue to Cumming Street, according to the North 24th Business Improvement District. Applications for the Facade Improvement and Building Rehabilitation Program are not yet being accepted, but a questionnaire is available for eligible businesses. $2 million for this project is coming from NSORG.
Broadcast transcript:
I’m Melissa Wright and I live in north Omaha. One business owner, who was born and raised in Omaha, said he wants to see the community transition and improve. I hope people will be more attracted to this historic district.
Kyle Brand Barber Shop is located on 24th Street. He said the area has looked the same since he was a kid.
“It just takes pride in the community. People take even more pride in the community when it looks like it hasn’t been torn down or beaten down,” Brand said.
As I heard from my barber, appearance is important.
“If it looks good, people are more likely to spend money. At the end of the day, our communities need money. It’s what makes things grow and allows us to thrive. ” Brand said.
The North 24th Business Improvement District recently began a facade improvement and building restoration program.
“Business growth, economic development. First of all, we will support small and medium-sized business owners who are holding back their businesses. They have overcome COVID-19, and many of them have been able to maintain their performance for 10, 20 years.” Good Wynn said.
LaVonya Goodwin with the Business Improvement District said the idea behind the improvements is to provide more support to small businesses.
“Giving them the opportunity to keep pace with growth is something we know is already underway in this North 24th Street… BID area,” Goodwin said.
The program focused on improving the look and feel along 24th Street. The $2 million that will be used to improve the area comes from the North-South Omaha Recovery Grant. You’ll find several similar improvement projects by various organizations around north Omaha.
Brandland sees this as good news and hopes it will draw more people to 24th Street.
“The biggest need here is the people who live here. And businesses attract people who want to spend money. ‘Look… places that don’t look like they’re open are closed. ” Brando said.
To stay up to date on when applications open for programs you’re a fan of, follow Business Improvement District on social media. At this time, we are offering surveys to qualified companies to better understand their project needs.
