- Video shows an abandoned convent that will be revitalized into affordable housing in North Omaha.
- Developers plan to convert the historic convent into half a dozen affordable housing units.
- The project, led by native North Omaha women and the nonprofit Spark CDI, is focused on preserving community history.
- Housing demand continues to rise in North Omaha, sparking locally led development efforts.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Affordable housing continues to be a hot topic in North Omaha. Just behind me—a multi-family unit, an apartment complex—is coming. And the cool part about this project is the developers are choosing to preserve the history in it.
Xavier Jackson lives in north Omaha. He says finding an affordable place to live — that meets his needs — is getting harder…