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Grace Thomas

@gethomas777

Senior Associate at Verdis Group in Omaha, NE - Missing Middle Advocate - Neighborhood Nerd

Joined October 2013
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📣 We are thrilled to announce that Verdis Group is officially a certified B Corporation! 📣 #Bcorp #CertifiedBCorp #VerdisGroup verdisgroup.com/we-are-thril…
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I’m really excited about this one!
ModeShiftOmaha (@ModeShiftOmaha) profile pictureModeShiftOmaha@ModeShiftOmaha26 Apr 2023
TONIGHT at 7PM we are thrilled to be hearing from José Antonio Zayas Cabán about @OurStreetsMpls's advocacy campaigns. Please join us!
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Lol yesterday was such a bummer.
ModeShiftOmaha (@ModeShiftOmaha) profile pictureModeShiftOmaha@ModeShiftOmaha5 Apr 2023
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Facts, research, national case studies don't matter when it comes to infrastructure in Dundee. Influential people with money matter. And they organized well. Mode Shift is sad that Farnam won't be a two way street.
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I’m pro roundabout, especially given the new development that wil occur at UNMC. This section of Farnam is residential, and infrastructure should prioritize pedestrians. Roundabouts slow traffic compared to four way lights, full stop.
ModeShiftOmaha (@ModeShiftOmaha) profile pictureModeShiftOmaha@ModeShiftOmaha3 Apr 2023
Mode Shift supports the roundabouts on Farnam Street. ✅ We encourage members and elected leaders to support resolution 48 tomorrow at City Council. modeshiftomaha.org/2023/04/0…
In Support of Roundabouts on Farnam Street: Reducing crashes is not good enough

In Support of Roundabouts on Farnam Street: Reducing crashes is not good enough 

Mode Shift Omaha’s board is writing to express our support of replacing four way lights with roundabouts on Farnam Street in the Dundee Neighborhood in line with the City’s traffic study recommenda…

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Verdis Group@verdisgroup8 Mar 2023
Not gonna lie, we are disappointed not to be awarded this important work. But we're here to celebrate this milestone for our home community and endorse the forward momentum the City of Omaha is making. Best of luck to all involved! omaha.com/news/local/govt-an…
Omaha City Council narrowly approves $376,000 contract for climate action plan

Omaha City Council narrowly approves $376,000 contract for climate action plan

By a slim margin, the Omaha City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with a $376,000 proposal with a Minnesota company to spearhead the creation of the city’s climate action

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Sign up for my unfiltered thoughts on offsetting!
Verdis Group (@verdisgroup) profile pictureVerdis Group@verdisgroup2 Feb 2023
Curious about carbon offsets? Join our Senior Associates Belyna and Grace in this free virtual opportunity to learn about the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to offsetting your emission to reach carbon neutrality!
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📣 We're #hiring a full-time data analyst who can: 📝 Crunch loads of data 🤝 Complete greenhouse gas inventories 💻 Map client strategies to decarbonize 💪 Join our stellar team of data wizards 🔎 Conduct detailed research ♻️ Help us change the world
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We're kicking off our countdown to #givingtuesday2022 with Cranksgiving! 🦃 Join other cyclists next Saturday as we support small grocery stores around Omaha and race to collect donations for the Siena Francis House. 🚲
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Join us next Wednesday (10/5) at One Omaha's Civics Workshop on Omaha's forthcoming Climate Action Plan! Verdis Senior Associate @gethomas777 will be there to discuss what goes into climate action plans, why they matter, and how communities can contribute. oneomaha.org/event/civics-wo…
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My neighborhood assoc is hosting our first Sunday Concert in Hanscom Park today! We put a few of these together in memory of a wonderful longtime neighbor who loved music in the park and passed away last year. Swing by! 🎶
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Fun interview at @PlanningOmaha's open house last night. Omaha needs abundant housing. 🏘️ "Thomas said she'd like to see the city allow for more townhouses, duplexes, and multi-family homes, as opposed to single-family units. She wants to see these ideas put into action."
KMTV 3 News Now (@3NewsNowOmaha) profile pictureKMTV 3 News Now@3NewsNowOmaha5 May 2022
The City of Omaha is giving residents a chance to speak their minds on how it should move forward on a proposed solution. #Omaha #Nebraska 3newsnow.com/news/local-news…
City of Omaha seeks public input in developing plan to address housing challenges

City of Omaha seeks public input in developing plan to address housing challenges

The City of Omaha is giving residents a chance to speak their minds on how it should move forward on a proposed solution.

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Replying to @RockyMtnInst
@RockyMtnInst's Ben Holland says that urban infill is the No. 1 strategy for reducing American VMT emissions by the needed 20% and is a strategy heavily overlooked by the climate advocacy community. @YIMBYtown Required reading: rmi.org/our-driving-habits-m…

Our Driving Habits Must Be Part of the Climate Conversation

As the United States grapples with meaningful action on climate change, much emphasis has been placed on the transportation sector.

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Actual question: Why are climate advocates resistant to including smart growth policies as a part of their toolkits? How do we make the connection clearer between transportation emissions and housing?
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Very excited to spend the next three days in Portland with fellow housing advocates at the @YIMBYtown conference. Our goal? To create housing in our communities that is diverse, plentiful, and accessible. 🏘
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Housing should be available the same way food should be - without lines, at various price points, with options appropriate for everyone’s cultures and lifestyles.
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Missing Middle Omaha (@MiddleOmaha) profile pictureMissing Middle Omaha@MiddleOmaha7 Apr 2022
Starting tomorrow, you'll be hearing a lot about Accessory Dwelling Units from us as we make a huge advocacy push. This is what you need to know: 🚫 They are illegal to build in most of Omaha ❌ Where they are legal, confusing code and red tape prevents construction
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Climate knowledge: dropped. 🎤⬇️ Congrats, @gethomas777 & Kate!! #YPSummit #WeSummitOmaha
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I haven't facilitated in person in over two years, so I'm stoked to be able to help SONA with their first strategic plan! Thanks to @KimaraZSnipes for capturing so many awesome photos of a great group. 🌟
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Our thoughts on the streetcar. modeshiftomaha.org/2022/02/0…
On the Streetcar

On the Streetcar

Mode Shift is excited about projects that can improve how people can get around in Omaha. A streetcar project has the potential to reduce the number of car trips taken in the urban corridor, reduce…

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Wednesday, I that @ModeShiftOmaha is asking the city to do more to prevent pedestrians deaths. Last night I went to another scene where a pedestrian was hit. This morning, it’s confirmed. In 20 days, Omaha has had 3 pedestrian deaths. #VisionZeroOmaha 3newsnow.com/news/local-news…

Woman dies after being hit by SUV late Thursday

A 35-year-old woman has died after being hit by an SUV late Thursday night, according to Omaha Police.

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I saw the pedestrian on 13th this evening. Drivers drive recklessly when infrastructure supports this behavior. When will Omaha invest in basic pedestrian safety, ESPECIALLY in late night business districts? Where is funding for #VisionZero?
ModeShiftOmaha (@ModeShiftOmaha) profile pictureModeShiftOmaha@ModeShiftOmaha19 Jan 2022
Two pedestrians hit (by DRIVERS) in popular bar and restaurant districts tonight. Known areas of increased development with an abhorrent lack of pedestrian infrastructure - streets too wide, infrequent crossing opportunities. Where is funding for #VisionZero?
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