The modern streetcar would not be the old-timey tourist trolley that many people imagine, said Mike Moylan, whose Shamrock Development leads the new Capitol District redevelopment in downtown Omaha. Instead, he said, it would be an economic development tool that would form an important part of a wider transportation plan for all of metropolitan Omaha.

A streetcar “is going to increase the tax base,” Moylan said. “It’s going to increase the density, and allow for more, much larger and better development in this urban core from downtown to midtown.”

The Modern Streetcar Advocates website will have a sign-up sheet for supporters.

“Ultimately, we’re looking for them to stand up for the idea by adding their name to the list of supporters on the site because showcasing community support is crucial to moving the project forward,” Lund said.

GreenSlate is among 20 businesses and individuals identified as financial supporters of Modern Streetcar Advocates. Many of the supporting businesses — such as GreenSlate, Clarity Development, Urban Village, NuStyle Development and Shamrock Development — are involved in real estate development in midtown or downtown Omaha. East Campus Real Estate, the real estate arm of Mutual of Omaha, is also listed as a supporter.