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Omaha Youth Murals & Garden

Omaha Youth Murals & Garden

City of Omaha Planning Department
Omaha, Nebraska

Youth play at a community event on a vacant lot that the youth helped to upgrade. The murals depict the dreams and aspirations of local 2nd graders who painted them with a local artist.  More about this project >

Use Goal: Arts & Culture
Use Type: Community Art Displays

Year Established: Unknown
Year Ended: Ongoing
Duration: Interim

Size (acres): 0.5 acre or less (1-5 lots)
Initial Cost: Unknown
Site Control: Other

Lead Organization Type: Government
Implementation Partners: Nonprofit, Private

Last updated: April 2023 – Do you have additional information about this project? Please use the share your project form » to share that information.

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