The Avenue One development at 192nd and Dodge will be allowed to charge an occupation tax once it's completed

The Omaha City Council approved another "Enhanced Employment Area" Tuesday.In a 6-0 vote, the council approved Avenue One, the $1.2 billion mixed-use development located on the southwest and southeast corners of 192nd and Dodge.The council indicates it will be a hub of activity, commerce and energy with an expected annual economic impact of more than a billion dollars, according to research presented to the state of Nebraska.Construction of the development is anticipated to create more than 6,500 permanent jobs. Phase one of the project is supposed to be completed in early 2020.Avenue One is described as an inter-connected, pedestrian plan that encourages people to connect with one another through 26 acres of green space, 6 miles of walking and biking trails, and 7 acres of dedicated public plaza area. The city expects the development to be an urban core in the suburb and connect Downtown and West Omaha through a Metro Park and Ride hub.Avenue One is scheduled to hold a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 13.

The Omaha City Council approved another "Enhanced Employment Area" Tuesday.

In a 6-0 vote, the council approved Avenue One, the $1.2 billion mixed-use development located on the southwest and southeast corners of 192nd and Dodge.


The council indicates it will be a hub of activity, commerce and energy with an expected annual economic impact of more than a billion dollars, according to research presented to the state of Nebraska.

Construction of the development is anticipated to create more than 6,500 permanent jobs. Phase one of the project is supposed to be completed in early 2020.

Avenue One is described as an inter-connected, pedestrian plan that encourages people to connect with one another through 26 acres of green space, 6 miles of walking and biking trails, and 7 acres of dedicated public plaza area.

The city expects the development to be an urban core in the suburb and connect Downtown and West Omaha through a Metro Park and Ride hub.

Avenue One is scheduled to hold a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 13.