‘I love North Omaha’: former Spencer Homes resident moves into Malcolm’s Place

  • MLK Square and Malcolm’s Place sits on the former Spencer Homes site, replacing aging public housing with new apartments, townhomes and mixed-use space designed to bring families back.
  • Residents like Lynne Dean say the North Freeway once split the community, leading to years of displacement, vacant properties and neighborhood decline before redevelopment began.
  • The projects — led by the Omaha Housing Authority with partners 75 North and Brinshore Development — add housing, shops and community spaces aimed at rebuilding stability and pride in North Omaha.

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Lynne Dean, born and raised in North Omaha, waited four years to move into Malcolm’s Place — and says the wait was worth it.

“It’s so good being back down here and I Just didnt expect it was going to be this great but i love it and i love my neighbors,” Dean said…

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