Est. 2022 · Omaha, NE

Grammercy Park
Neighborhood Collective

No fees, no dues, just solidarity.

We're a group of neighbors working to build a more connected, more engaged community in Omaha. Plant swaps, block parties, clean ups, housing advocacy: we go where the community leads. We primarily serve neighbors in Grammercy Park, between Benson and Dundee (east/south of Country Club) but anyone is welcome.

What affects one, affects all.

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Events & Meetings

What's Coming Up

Vote Open

Community Yard Sales

Last year's was a blast. We're planning a spring/summer date, let us know you're interested!

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Virtual · 30 min

Community Discussions

A quick catch-up: updates, what the community wants and needs. All welcome. Links on our Google Calendar.

Wednesday, July 15 · 6:00–6:30 PM
Wednesday, September 16 · 6:00–6:30 PM
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Open Now · Deadline June 30, 2026

Our First-Ever Design Contest

Our Collective grew out of plant swaps, potlucks, and people who care about their neighbors and the flora and fauna of this neighborhood. We want a design that captures that: something real, handmade-feeling, and alive that could live on a t-shirt and grow into a GPC logo.

The winning design will:

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What We Do

Projects & Advocacy

We work with neighbors and the city on issues that shape everyday life here: everything from broken streetlights to feeding our neighbors and advocating for better policies that govern our community.

Omaha TIF Tracker

Tax Increment Financing redirects increased property taxes from new development back to developers instead of schools, parks, and public services. An unintended consequence: homeowners near TIF projects often see their own taxes rise:

$748MRefunded to developers
$122MPaid into public financing
View Omaha TIF Database → Current City Council Agenda →

Upset about a project in our area?

New developments, construction, and road closures are reshaping our neighborhood, often without much notice. If you're frustrated, confused about who to call, or just need help making sense of what's happening on your block, reach out. We'll listen, share what we know, and help you navigate.

Email Us About a Project →
Get Involved

Join Us

We're a DIY community group and we need you. Spread the word to your neighbors, pitch in your time or skills, show up, help us grow a stronger community. Every bit counts.

Become a Block Connector

GPC is non-hierarchical: we go where the community leads us. Block Connectors are how we make that real. You'd be our point person on your block: we send you updates, resources, and things worth sharing, and you get them to your neighbors however works best for you. A text thread, a flyer on a door, a conversation over the fence.

No meetings required. Just a neighbor who gives a damn.

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Just moved to the neighborhood?
Becoming a Block Connector is the fastest way to meet the people on your block.

Brain Food

Worth a Read

Articles, essays, and ideas that have shaped how we think about neighborhoods, mutual aid, and what it means to show up for each other. Got something to share? Send it our way.

Start here On neighborism Vox · The Highlight · 2026 Why neighborism is having a moment Sara Radin on how everyday care between neighbors is becoming a quiet form of resistance — proximity as a resource, small acts of care as the foundation of resilient communities. Read → On belonging The Happy Urbanist · 2025 Community is easy, actually Jon Jon Wesolowski makes the case that real community is convenient, not effortful — and that what feels like the cost of belonging is really the cost of the broken infrastructure around us. Read → On displacement Westenberg · 2026 Communities are not fungible JA Westenberg on why displaced communities can't be rebuilt elsewhere — and the cost we ignore when planners and platforms treat people as interchangeable. Read → On showing up The Happy Urbanist · 2026 We need Pirates, Philosophers, and Prophets Every movement needs three kinds of people: those who name what's wrong, those who question the rules, and those who quietly build the future without waiting for permission. Read → On civic life Southern City (NCLM) · 2025 Defending civic trust A practical case for transparent, two-way civic engagement — and why frustration and disagreement are signals to listen for, not threats to manage. Read →
Local Contacts & Links

Resources

City services, utilities, and emergency contacts for residents.

City Services & Utilities
Omaha Hotline Report abandoned vehicles, overgrown lots, code violations omahahotline.com → City Council & Agendas Find your district rep · Weekly agendas published Fridays · Meetings Tuesdays 2 PM · Anyone can attend Current agenda → Where To Call Guide 2024 Omaha neighborhood services reference: who to call for what Download PDF → Wasteline Trash schedules, bulk disposal, recycling & composting wasteline.org → Metropolitan Utilities District Water and natural gas service mudomaha.com → Omaha Public Power Electric service, outage reporting, energy assistance oppd.com → Omaha Public Library Libraries, events, seed library, community programs omahalibrary.org → One Omaha An independent neighborhood advocacy organization focused on equity and community voice oneomaha.org → 211: Food & Social Services Free referrals for food, housing, utilities, health, and more Call or text 211 →
Community Support
Community Alliance Local mental health services, crisis support, and community programs for Omaha residents communityalliance.org → OneWorld Community Health Affordable primary care, mental health, dental, and social services, multilingual staff, everyone welcome regardless of insurance or nationality oneworldomaha.org → Free Farm Community-supported agriculture providing free, fresh produce freefarmsyndicate.org →
Civic Participation

Your Vote Matters

Democracy works best when everyone participates. Whether you need to register, find your polling place, or get more involved in local civic life, here's where to start.

Register to Vote Register, update your address, or check your registration status with the Nebraska Secretary of State nebraska.gov → Find Your Polling Place Look up your polling location and sample ballot, Douglas County Election Commissioner votedouglascounty.com → League of Women Voters, Greater Omaha Nonpartisan voter education, registration drives, candidate forums, and civic advocacy for the Omaha metro lwvgo.org →