The newest retail area is at Oak View, near 144 th Street and West Center Road. In 1994 the Kennedy Freeway extension opened, making downtown Omaha, Sarpy County and points south more accessible. Now Sarpy County and cities within it, such as Bellevue, are seeing a healthy growth in housing as people find it more convenient to live there. In fact, in the month of January 1996, more construction permits for new housing were issued in Bellevue than in any entire 12-month period since 1988. 210 th and Maple Streets.
Some people still head west with something of the pioneer spirit.
Others want to be close to the new shopping areas and schools. Still others want to have a brand new home with the latest features. And people moving here from other areas of the country where homes cost a lot more might need to spend that much to avoid a big capital gains tax on the sale of their previous homes. A tudor-style home in the Country Club area, one of Omaha's oldest neighborhoods. Living options in Omaha can match most cities in variety and beat most cities in affordability.