A new "Innovation district" is to be developed at a yet-undisclosed spot within the larger boundaries of the Omaha Inland Port Authority. The larger port authority boundaries are shown on this map. Planning for that innovation district is in early stages, and another public hearing to gather community input is to be held Thursday, Aug. 7. (Courtesy of City of Omaha)

OMAHA — The future North Omaha ‘innovation district’ set to launch with help from $30 million in state funding will be the topic of a community workshop hosted Thursday by the Omaha Inland Port Authority.

With public input encouraged, the gathering — from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Swanson Conference Center on Metropolitan Community College’s Fort Omaha campus — will feature interaction with a project consultant exploring ideas

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