RDG in the Media: South Omaha's Multimillion-Dollar Plaza Makeover Progresses
Leaders and community members from South Omaha gathered to celebrate the redevelopment of the historic commercial district.
On Friday, May 2, 2025, leaders of the Adelante II initiative gathered at the new La Plaza de la Raza site to share a progress report on the $25 million-plus public investment project, announcing a start date of this fall.
Located in the heart of South Omaha, Nebraska’s historic commercial district, the proposed plans for La Plaza de la Raza will overhaul the area at 24th and N Streets. The new community space will provide a much-needed destination where the community can host events and gather with friends and family. The public plaza and park spaces are being planned in close collaboration with RDG, the Latino Economic Development Council and Canopy South, a South Omaha-focused nonprofit.
“The excitement around this transformational vision has been electric from the start. The crowd of supporters at the event showed just how passionate the community is about driving positive change in an already successful business district,” said RDG Landscape Architect and Senior Partner Bruce Niedermyer, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP. “It’s been a joy working with the Latino Economic Development Council, Canopy South and others to shape this vision and secure funding. We look forward to finalizing the design and bringing this once-in-a-lifetime project to life in South Omaha.”
RDG’s design for the urban park space includes an events lawn, stage, playground areas, open space, seating opportunities and family gathering areas beneath artistic shade structures. Strong connections to adjacent businesses within this thriving district will create a space that supports existing endeavors while inviting more visitors and enhancing economic development in South Omaha.
La Plaza de la Raza is projected to open in 2027. Once completed, it will continue to be a city-owned public space. Event programming at the plaza will likely involve the collaboration of city and community organizations.
Click here to read the Nebraska Examiner’s full announcement on La Plaza de la Raza’s progress.