Habitat Omaha Marks Completion of Bluestem Prairie Phase I

Construction on the next 64 homes in Habitat for Humanity of Omaha's Bluestem Prairie development is expected to begin in 2026 after the nonprofit organization and its partners celebrated the completion of Phase I of the project on Dec. 9. Bluestem Prairie is the largest development in Habitat Omaha's 40-year history, and believed to be the largest nonprofit affordable "homeownership" development in Omaha.

Attendees, including Habitat Omaha CEO Amanda Brewer, Thomas Warren, Chief of Staff for Omaha Mayor John Ewing, community leaders, city and state officials, and residents of Bluestem Prairie, gathered in the neighborhood near 51st Street and Sorensen Parkway to commemorate the achievement. The celebration included home dedications, remarks from community leaders, and opportunities for residents to share their stories.

The Bluestem Prairie development, which has been in the making for more than five years, features over 80 newly constructed homes that have helped families achieve homeownership. The project revitalizes the former site of the abandoned Wintergreen Apartments, transforming it into a vibrant neighborhood and marking a significant step forward in expanding affordable housing in Omaha.

“We know homeownership makes a difference in quality of life, health and education,” Brewer said. “And these 80-plus homes represent significant investment in the future of Omaha families and the city itself with real economic impact.”