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The Omaha Press Club Educational Noon Forum Series Presents The Riverfront: Downtown Omaha’s Future

Kristyna Engdahl, Director of Communications for the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA), will provide an overview and update of The Riverfront Revitalization Project on Thursday, March 17.

MECA is a non-profit organization that builds and maintains public venues in Omaha. The organization manages the operation of CHI Health Center Omaha, Charles Schwab Field of Omaha, and The Riverfront Revitalization Project.

The project includes the Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, and Lewis & Clark Landing and is a successful public/private partnership that will transform downtown Omaha. Gene Leahy Mall is scheduled to reopen in 2022, with Lewis & Clark Landing and Heartland of America Park following in 2023.

March 17th, 2022

12:00 Noon to one p.m. $19.00 per person includes lunch

Lunch is served beginning at 11:30
ALL (402) 345-8008 for RESERVATIONS

Kristyna Engdahl

For reservations, email Christine at opcchristine@gmail.com Reservations must be accompanied by OPC member number or credit card 24 hour cancellation policy - no refund

Non-Press Club Members welcome

The Omaha Press Club 22nd Floor - First National Center 1620 Dodge St., Omaha, NE

Parking suggested in DoubleTree Parking Garage
2 hrs. Free parking for OPC Members - Bring your ticket for validation

This is event will be recorded for broadcast on KIOS' Weekend Forum.