The redevelopment of the iconic grain silos adjacent to Interstate 80 near 34th & Vinton Street continues to make progress with the Omaha Planning Board’s approval of the developer’s Tax Increment Financing application. The project calls for demolition of most of the silos, maintaining several rows on each end of the project.
The three northernmost rows of silos will be adorned with artwork, while the eight southernmost rows of silos will be maintained to create a sound and visual boundary with I-80. The $56 million project consists of three apartment buildings and a row of townhome-style apartments. Two of the apartment buildings will be located on top of silo foundations, which will also act as a retaining wall. In total, the project will bring 233 market-rate rental units, though some may be reserved for workforce housing with a grant from Front Porch Investments, according to the developer. – Isaiah Ang
