Construction is officially under way for Midtown Crossing at Turner Park, the $300 million mixed-use development that will bring nearly 600 apartments and condominiums as well as new dining, retail and entertainment venues to historic Midtown Omaha.

On September 20th, approximately 150 community leaders gathered at the Midtown Crossing site for the groundbreaking ceremony that marked the official start of construction. Built in a single phase, Midtown Crossing is slated to open in the fall of 2009.

Owned by Mutual of Omaha and Developed by ECI Investment Advisors, Midtown Crossing at Turner Park features seven buildings totaling 1 million square feet, with approximately 220,000 square feet available for restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues as well as 297 condominium units, 268 apartments and parking for more than 3,000 vehicles.

An expanded and revitalized Turner Park will anchor the project, which encompasses approximately 15 acres bordered by 31st and 33rd streets, Dodge to Harney streets.