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The phase one planning process of the Falls City downtown revitalization project is complete. The process was officially completed Monday night when the Falls City, City Council, unanimously approved the plan developed by RDG Planning and Design. Approval came following a presentation from Main Street Director Cassey Whalen. Earlier Monday, Marty Shukert and Cory Scott of RDG Planning presented their plan to about 20 people at the Chamber of Commerce office. Shukert explained that the design is a comprehensive, long-term plan, that won’t be completed all at once, but over several years. The plan was developed fairly quickly, over...

The Project is estimated to cost $535,000. Funding for this Project includes a State of Nebraska Department of Economic Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $435,000 including $25,000 for general administration and $10,000 for construction management. The remaining $100,000 of the budget, matching funds of $58,750 will be provided by the City from their general fund, and matching funds of $41,250 will come from businesses selected for award. Of this amount, Project costs of $235,000 are planned for public infrastructure improvements (sidewalks) and $165,000 is planned for commercial rehabilitation improvements. Sidewalk Improvements include 5 blocks of sidewalk...

A public open house meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 to provide an update on the electrical system construction through Downtown Falls City. The meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Southeast Community College Falls City Learning Center, 3200 Bill Schock Boulevard. No formal presentation is planned, and attendees can stop by at their convenience. We encourage all business and property owners within the Phase 1 Project Location to attend.The Phase 1 Project Location is properties located from Chase Street to Harlan Street and 11th Street to 20th Street. Construction on the electrical...

Attention building owners and stakeholders of Falls City! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2023 Pre-Application for the Falls City Downtown Revitalization Program. This is your chance to be part of a transformative initiative aimed at creating a vibrant and cohesive downtown district.The program's primary focus is to support commercial rehabilitation and enhance the overall appearance of downtown properties. By participating in this program, you can access grant funds to make much-needed improvements to your building, including façade enhancements and addressing code violations.Completing the pre-application does not obligate you to participate; it simply allows us to gather...