The Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District is celebrating the completion of Beltline Trail entrance at 1421 Military Avenue. The trailhead ribbon cutting ceremony took place last week.
The trailhead helps revive the intersection of Hamilton Street & Military Avenue. The Beltline Trail is located along abandoned railroad right-of-way and has been under construction for several years with additional phases still underway.
In the last few months, Grow Omaha has reported several new development projects spurred by the Beltline Trail including a 28-townhome development at 40th & Franklin Street led by Holy Name Housing Corporation, redevelopment of the Johnson Sash and Door building next to the trailhead and a future inCommon Housing Development project north of the trailhead.
Last week there was an announcement regarding the Johnson Sash and Door Building. Ooh De Lally is a non-profit restaurant with a special mission of helping previously incarcerated persons transition to public by providing training and employment. Their current location is in the Dundee Historic District.
Ooh De Lally is expanding its mission at the Johnson Sash and Door Building. The 8 residential units on the second floor will be made available for formerly incarcerated individuals. On the ground floor, they will have employment opportunities in a bakery and coffee shop. Renovation will begin this fall and is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026.
Photo by Jeff Beals
