Omaha Planning Board Approves Rezoning for 34-Unit Apartment Complex

New development to replace single-family home near UNO campus

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:54pm

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A highly stylized, silkscreen-inspired illustration featuring a repeating grid of a modern apartment building facade in bright, neon-like colors, conceptually representing the new housing development in Omaha.A bold, pop art-inspired illustration captures the energy and density of the new apartment complex planned for Omaha's Loveland neighborhood.Omaha Today

The Omaha Planning Board has approved a zoning change that will allow for the construction of a new 34-unit, 4-story apartment complex in the Loveland neighborhood near the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus. The Parkway Development Company plans to demolish an existing single-family home currently occupied by five UNO students to make way for the new apartment building.

Why it matters

The approval of this apartment complex highlights the ongoing demand for more housing options, especially near college campuses, in the Omaha area. While some local residents are concerned about the increased construction and density, the new development aims to provide more living options for students and young professionals in a neighborhood with limited apartment availability.

The details

The planned 34-unit apartment complex will be a 4-story building with dozens of parking spots. The current home on the site is occupied by five UNO students who will need to move out by the end of May 2026 to make way for the new development. Some local residents, like Devo Smith who works across the street, are concerned about the additional construction in an area that already has a lot of ongoing projects. However, Stephen Ward, who works in an office building next to the home, recognizes the need for more housing options in this part of the city.

  • The Omaha Planning Board approved the rezoning for the apartment complex on April 9, 2026.
  • The current UNO student residents will need to move out of the home by the end of May 2026 to allow for demolition and construction.

The players

Parkway Development Company

The real estate development firm planning to build the new 34-unit apartment complex in Loveland.

Jacob Dougherty

A senior UNO student currently living in the home that will be demolished for the new apartment complex.

Devo Smith

A local worker who is concerned about the increased construction in the Loveland neighborhood.

Stephen Ward

A worker in an office building next to the home, who recognizes the need for more housing options in this part of Omaha.

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What they’re saying

“It was pretty cheap rent, you know, we're next, or we're close to campus and everything. So this was like a perfect place for our final year at school.”

— Jacob Dougherty, UNO Student

“It's hard to go anywhere in Omaha with all the construction that's going on already. It's kind of another drop in the bucket, I would say.”

— Devo Smith, Local Worker

“We're talking about adding housing to an area that is absolutely limited.”

— Stephen Ward, Local Office Worker

What’s next

The Parkway Development Company will need to obtain the necessary permits and approvals to begin demolition of the existing home and construction of the new 34-unit apartment complex.

The takeaway

This apartment complex development highlights the ongoing housing challenges in Omaha, as the city tries to balance the needs of students, young professionals, and long-time residents. While some are concerned about the increased density and construction, the new units aim to provide more living options in a neighborhood with limited apartment availability.