On February 4, 2026, the Omaha Planning Board gave final plat approval (6-0) to The Preserve Second Edition, a 60-lot single-family acreage subdivision with 10 outlots located southwest of 22nd and I Streets, outside Omaha city limits. The project rezones the land from AG (agricultural) to DR (development reserve), marking another significant chunk of agricultural land transitioning to residential use in the growing Omaha metro.
Black Bear Holdings LLC is developing 60 single-family acreage lots southwest of Omaha. The preliminary plat was approved November 5, 2025 by the Planning Board, and December 16, 2025 by City Council. The final plat was approved February 4, 2026 with two conditions. This is an acreage-style development — larger lots targeting buyers who want space without being miles from the metro. Eric England presented the staff recommendation.
Not every buyer wants a typical suburban lot. Acreage communities like The Preserve Second Edition appeal to families who want room to breathe — space for a shop, room for kids to play, maybe a few animals — while still having reasonable access to Omaha's amenities and employment centers. These developments often attract buyers who are building custom homes rather than purchasing production builds, because acreage lots naturally lend themselves to personalized floor plans and site-specific design. If you're exploring what's available in terms of lot selection and custom building, our feature on available custom home lots in Omaha's premium neighborhoods offers a useful comparison. And for a broader look at where new homes are going up, check out the best new construction neighborhoods near Omaha.
The approval is subject to two conditions that must be satisfied before the case goes to City Council. Items had been previously coordinated between Black Bear Holdings, the planning department, and public works. Once City Council gives final approval, lot sales and construction can proceed. For buyers interested in building on acreage lots like these, Davis Contracting offers a full design-build process that takes you from site evaluation through finished home, with transparent pricing at every stage. Whether you're looking at The Preserve or other communities in Bellevue, La Vista, or Council Bluffs, we build across the metro.
