OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A six-block district that's had a 125-year history as a yard for lumber and supplies is nearing the finish of a dramatic transformation into offices, retailers and apartments.
Jason Lanoha of Lanoha Development tells the Omaha World-Herald that his vision since buying the area three years ago was to create a cool, walkable district as a new downtown core for historic Old Millard.
Lanoha says that about 85 percent of the new Lumberyard District's commercial space is either filled, soon to be occupied or nearing a signed lease. There are also five apartment buildings containing a total of about 350 dwellings, a clubhouse and outdoor swimming pool.
Reclaimed wood from the Millard Lumber company, which previously sat on the district site, was used in various places throughout the redevelopment.
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