Grace Thomas

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

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

@b_cuse_ We spent like three months trying to make utilization rate targets that take PTO, PD, business dev into account lol. Idk we view it as one of many metrics that can point to success or not but I’m curious how important they are at other firms

[Verdis Group @verdisgroup]

📣 We are thrilled to announce that Verdis Group is officially a certified B Corporation! 📣
#Bcorp #CertifiedBCorp #VerdisGroup

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[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

@WilliamsForOPPD @b_cuse_ People in my neighborhood assoc have asked about being able to light it for ages! Harder/scarier to run on or bike at night.

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

I’m really excited about this one!

[ModeShiftOmaha @ModeShiftOmaha]

TONIGHT at 7PM we are thrilled to be hearing from José Antonio Zayas Cabán about @OurStreetsMpls's advocacy campaigns. Please join us!

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

Lol yesterday was such a bummer.

[ModeShiftOmaha @ModeShiftOmaha]

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.

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

@CarFreeMidwest Another faction is pro-roundabout but “just not here.” It’s flashbacks to transit oriented development when neighbors liked the ideas of pedestrian scale apartments and ADUs, just not in Dundee. Giving “not in my backyard.”

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

@SchmeghanRusso 100% - those t-bone accidents are so much more deadly for drivers and pedestrians. Plus when people run red lights they are driving SO fast.

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

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]

Mode Shift supports the roundabouts on Farnam Street. ✅ We encourage members and elected leaders to support resolution 48 tomorrow at City Council.

https://t.co/7sPTfOkNnf

[Verdis Group @verdisgroup]

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! https://t.co/lw9BbiDn2r

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

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[Verdis Group @verdisgroup]

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[Verdis Group @verdisgroup]

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[ModeShiftOmaha @ModeShiftOmaha]

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. 🚲

[Verdis Group @verdisgroup]

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. https://t.co/rYf8MusUoh

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

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! 🎶

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

@emfundertaker Folks can get involved with @MiddleOmaha if they are passionate about changing this!

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

@craigmoody So many good answers but I’ll stay in the neighborhood at 37th and Center - great housing for the VA and upcoming business district on Center right across from the Field Club. #WelcomeNeighbors

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

@PlanningOmaha @noiseomaha

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

@TJStubbendieck @Jean_Stothert @AARPNE Thank you so much for all the work you do! 🏘

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

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]

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
https://t.co/0K8NKdXvxv

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

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?

[Grace Thomas @gethomas777]

@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:
https://t.co/mlJjxTuvqb