Ep 75: Inside the Downtown Wahoo Revitalization Plan

<p>Building the Future of Downtown Wahoo: Your Voice Matters</p><p>What if you had the chance to help shape the future of Downtown Wahoo?</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Chamber Chat with Kate &amp; Kat</strong>, we&#39;re joined by <strong>Melissa Harrell</strong>, City Administrator for the City of Wahoo, and <strong>Kristin Ohnoutka</strong>, planner with JEO Consulting Group, to talk about the exciting Downtown Revitalization Plan currently underway. From the planning process to community surveys and future design concepts, this episode is all about how residents and business owners can help create the next chapter for downtown Wahoo.</p><p>This isn&#39;t just about sidewalks and streets—it&#39;s about creating a downtown that&#39;s vibrant, walkable, welcoming, and a destination for both residents and visitors.</p><p>In this episode: </p><ul><li><p>How Wahoo secured funding for its Downtown Revitalization Plan</p></li><li><p>Why infrastructure improvements had to happen before beautification projects</p></li><li><p>The role JEO Consulting Group is playing in creating the community&#39;s vision</p></li><li><p>The three phases of the planning process</p></li><li><p>Why community feedback is essential to the project&#39;s success</p></li><li><p>The difference between the community survey and the downtown business survey</p></li><li><p>How residents can share ideas—big or small</p></li><li><p>The timeline for the project and when preliminary concepts will be available</p></li><li><p>How public art, events, walkability, and local businesses all play a role in revitalizing Downtown Wahoo</p></li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re a lifelong Wahoo resident, own a downtown business, or simply love seeing communities grow, this episode offers an inside look at one of the biggest projects shaping Wahoo&#39;s future and how you can be part of it.</p><p>The planning team wants to hear from you! Community feedback will directly influence the future vision for Downtown Wahoo.</p><p>We discussed:</p><p>✔️ Complete the community survey before the end of September.</p><p>✔️ If you own a downtown business, be sure to complete the business-specific survey.</p><p>✔️ Visit the planning team at the <strong>Saunders County Fair</strong> or <strong>Experience Wahoo</strong> to ask questions and share your ideas.</p><p>For the community survey, project timeline, maps, and additional information, visit the City of Wahoo&#39;s Downtown Revitalization page:<br><a href="https://www.wahoo.ne.us/vnews/display.v/SEC/Economic%20Development%7CWahoo%20Downtown%20Revitalization%20Plan">https://www.wahoo.ne.us/vnews/display.v/SEC/Economic%20Development%7CWahoo%20Downtown%20Revitalization%20Plan</a></p><p>If you enjoy <strong>Chamber Chat with Kate &amp; Kat</strong>, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves seeing small communities thrive.</p><p><strong>Keep it local, friends!</strong></p>