OMAHA, Neb. — Parts of Central Omaha that includes Midtown Crossing and Blackstone have been designated as an “extremely blighted area” by the Omaha City Council, a characterization that at least one longtime neighbor says does not reflect how much the area has improved.
The newly designated area stretches from 24th Street to 36th Street and from Dodge Street to Pacific Street.
Central Omaha neighbor Lisa Kammerer’s home is now within the boundaries of the extremely blighted area. She told 3 News Now’s Jeremy Fredricks that she was frustrated by the City Council’s decision.
“That’s just so frustrating. It’s wrong. And I’m really upset with the city council,” Kammerer said…