Category: Public housing
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A Biography of Architect Everett S. Dodds
This is a biography of Everett S. Dodds, and prolific architect who designed many buildings in North Omaha from 1914 through 1940.
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A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha
This is a history of the third public housing projects built in North Omaha called the Hilltop Homes.
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A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha
In 1951, OHA announced development of the projects on both the east and west sides of North 30th Street extending from Burdette south to Parker Street. Completely demolished in 2010, today the ultra-modern, mixed income Highlander neighborhood sits on the 15 acres once here, along with the Charles Drew Health Center. This article is a […]
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A History of Public Housing in North Omaha
Public housing was introduced in Omaha in 1937 when the federal Housing Act was passed. This act made federal loans to the city for the construction of low-income public housing. This is a history of the public housing in North Omaha.