Gene Leahy Mall - Shade Structures
Project type Civic
Date 2022
Location Omaha, NE
Project lead OJB Landscape Architecture
Awards
2021 Envision Platinum Award for Sustainability, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure - The RiverFront Revitalization Master Plan
2023 ASLA National Honor Award for Design
2023 The Riverfront Honored with Metropolis Planet Positive Award
2023 IES Illumination Award of Merit
2023 Honorable Mention at the LIT Lighting Design Awards
2024 The RiverFront Recognized with Congress for the New Urbanism Award
2024 The RiverFront is a Finalist in A+ Awards Best Public Park
2024 The RiverFront is Shortlisted for 2024 ULI Open Space Award
Community leaders from Omaha and Council Bluffs are working together with government officials and stakeholders to improve both sides of the Missouri River. This work will define an achievable vision that attracts residents, businesses and visitors to the area while supporting growth and enhancing connectivity. A national team of experts, led by OJB Landscape Architecture, has developed a master plan for areas in and around Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis and Clark Landing in Omaha. ADBC Architecture’s role is to provide architectural and structural design for picnic shelters, swings, play structures, towers, arbors and canopies, and contribute to the master plan by integrating the design of these pieces into the overall design. Photos by Bruce Damonte