Che Barnett
Hometown:
Bradenton, FL
Connect: LinkedIn
Che is excited to serve as a Fellow with the North 24th Street Business Association in Omaha NE. Their Streetscape Masterplan can be the catalyst for increased economic opportunity on the corridor and will positively impact the quality of life for businesses and residents by creating a beautiful multi-modal business district. Che is also excited to be a part of infrastructure equality work happening across the country.
Che Barnett employs a human-centered approach to building the economy, serving the community, and preserving the environment. She melds strengths in economic development, community development, nonprofit management, and community engagement to help galvanize established businesses, new opportunities, and a range of stakeholders. Che is a capacity builder with both heart and skill.
She enjoys good food, good film, and good people, and hopes to one day own a tiny home.
ERC Project
Project Title:
North 24th Street Streetscape Master Plan
Host Community or Region:
Nebraska
Host Organization:
North 24th Street Business District Association
The North 24th Street Business Improvement District (BID) in Omaha, Neb. is undertaking the transformation of North 24th Street, complementing the resurgence of governmental funding, entrepreneurial investment, and community engagement. Covering 2.3 miles in an area steeped in rich jazz history and significant civil rights heritage, this project focuses on upgrading sidewalks, traffic management, landscaping, parking, and multimodal transit. It aims to revitalize the built environment, fostering racial and infrastructure equity to three of Nebraska's poorest zip codes. The ERC Fellow provides project coordination, liaising with municipal partners and stakeholders to ensure phases of the Streetscape Plan are implemented effectively while maximizing economic development opportunities. The fellow will engage in research, stakeholder engagement and communication, and identify funding support. A rejuvenated North 24th Street offers an enhanced urban experience that attracts business, tourism, and community engagement. This project honors the areas’ cultural legacy and improves the physical surroundings, impacting the broader Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area.
Interested in supporting this project or learning more? Contact the ERC program team here.
