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OTOC's Metro Area Development Committee (MAD) Issues
to Be Considered Between
1960 and 1990 Omaha’s population grew 11%, but households increased 44% and
the area of the city doubled. Although the city’s population increased,
population density decreased from 5,933 to 3,260 persons per square mile. Omaha’s
Master Plan includes many “smart growth” concepts designed in part to deal
with the problem of decreased density. This
is one of the reasons why there are so many amendments requested by developers
to the Master Plan. There is a “cost” to all Omaha
taxpayers as a result of this “sprawling” growth. Many cities across the
country have dealt with those costs through a revenue source called an “impact
fee.” Omaha is considering such fees to deal
with huge deficits in its transportation plan but the study necessary to move
ahead has been delayed. Who approves development plans for Omaha? |
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