The boundaries of the Omaha Inland Port Authority. (Courtesy of City of Omaha)
OMAHA — Community input will be heard May 21 on a plan for a new “Innovation District” in the North Omaha area, which is being funded by a $30 million state grant.
The effort is to be overseen by the Omaha Inland Port Authority, the steward of the funding awarded by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
The public is invited to the 6 p.m. meeting at the Venue at Highlander Accelerator, 2120 N. 30th St. Representatives of the port authority will introduce the planning process and gather input to shape a vision for “inclusive economic development in the area.”…