OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A project to build apartments and retail space near Saddle Creek and Pacific Street, approved by the Omaha City Council about three years ago, might soon receive approval to begin construction.
Developers faced opposition from neighbors in the area who did not want about 200 apartments built in the neighborhood.
Neighbors have opposed project for years
Debbie and Mark Rushlau and other neighbors have opposed the project since it was first proposed. The construction site currently has grass and weeds instead of apartments.
“We’re still against it, we’re happy right now there’s no apartments, there’s no apartments although it is a disaster there over the hill, and we’re losing some of our property. Keeps washing out with all the rain and stuff,” the Rushlaus said.
Plan calls for 200 units, $44 million cost
The plan calls for building about 200 apartment units with retail space for around $44 million. Developers said they are still working through the city’s permit review process…