Communities
Omaha is an interesting mix of several communities that combine to make up this great city. The central district houses older, more established neighborhoods that cater to both the family environment and the retirement-minded. Head a little bit west to the West Central area to find big, expensive homes and upscale shopping destinations. This area is home of the many well-to-do residents and community events are a little bit more on the sophisticated side.
Travel back in time to North Omaha. Much of the city’s history is captured here with several landmarks. More of a ‘country’ atmosphere is felt here with its open spaces and wildlife close by. Travel a little bit to the west to find the fastest developing areas of the city and young families dominate the population. While still in close proximity of the bustling metro, the down-home country feel is ever present in these communities.
For a melting pot of ethnicity and culture, travel south to the Bellevue area where the city’s Polish, Italian, Hispanic and Czech population have prospered for generations. This neighborhood was still considered its own city until the early 1900s. While the infrastructure has changed some, the close knit community has remained as tight as ever.