The plaza project is part of a larger plan that includes business and workforce development, new housing and a parking garage. The plaza makeover, to include a new performance stage, community cultural center, playground and other amenities, could be done for $25 million. He noted that the recommendations for the South Omaha projects were made by contractor Olsson Engineering after a rigorous process. Vargas said he is confident the group can get the plaza done with the $25 million and plans to defend it and other South Omaha projects in Lincoln. "We're gonna fight like hell to make sure that it's getting to the most transformational projects, projects like this."
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