East Industrial Area Blight Study
The City of Wahoo contracted with Ray Planning Solutions to complete an analysis of property located on the east side of Wahoo, south of US Hwy 77/92, and east of old Hwy 77 to determine if the area meets the statutory requirements to be designated as blighted and substandard. The draft report has been completed and will be considered by the Planning Commission (for recommendation) and the City Council (for approval) at meetings in early December. Links to the full draft study as well as the map of the area are below.
The terminology of blighted and substandard often have a negative connotation associated with them, but it should be noted that these terms - "blighted" and "substandard" - are specifically defined in Nebraska Revised Statutes and are intended to encourage updates to property and improvements to public infrastructure. This designation makes property eligible for consideration for use of tax increment financing which is a financing tool to provided needed improvements to infrastructure or aspects of a project that serve the public. This designation also opens the door to applying for Community Development Block Grant funding to assist with improvements.
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the study at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at City Hall, 605 North Broadway. The City Council will hold a hearing on the study on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Wahoo Public Library, 637 North Maple. Any questions on the study can be directed to the City Administrator by email to harrell@wahoo.ne.us, or by may to 605 N. Broadway, Wahoo, NE 68066
East Industrial Area Blight Study
Map of Study Area - East Industrial Area Blight Study