Omaha City Council Approves Purchase of Damaged Building on Streetcar Route

Omaha buys Blackstone property that collapsed, future of the property

Omaha officials said the decision to cut the $700,000 check was made with the hope that the city would get the money back.

Omaha City Council approves $700,000 settlement for collapsed Blackstone building

A city council-approved $700,000 settlement gives Omaha ownership of the Blackstone building where a foundation wall collapsed in June and ends the city’s investigation into what caused the failure.

Omaha City Council approves purchase of damaged building on streetcar route

The Omaha City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved buying a damaged property near South 38th and Farnam streets — and demolishing the building.

Omaha City Council approves settlement over Blackstone building, lowers speed limit, approves SRO contracts

Omaha City Council approves $700K settlement with Blackstone building owners, keeps SROs in schools, lowers speed limits on two Aksarben roads, delays CRA designation vote near the Center Mall.