OMAHA- The Omaha Inland Port Authority opened the door Thursday to seeking a consultant to lay a framework for how such an urban hotbed of leading-edge institutions, businesses, and entrepreneurs could operate within its 300-acre jurisdiction. A state law passed this year directed $30 million to the Omaha port authority to fuel the creation of an innovation district.

During the port authority’s monthly meeting, board members ultimately delayed the effort to seek requests for consulting services for the innovation district. Members said they wanted to further review verbiage. According to public records, the consultant would, among other things, recommend strategic and financial approaches to shaping the innovation district. It would involve community members, local businesses, and governmental entities to develop a shared vision.

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