Streetscape Renovation Project
Thanks to very generous community support, the Dundee Business District along Underwood Ave. is undergoing a landscaping renovation this Fall. The Project consists of renovating the landscape of Dundee’s two-block business district using design principles that are aesthetically pleasing, focused on native plants and ecological sustainability, including plants to attract and feed pollinators, reduce maintenance and thrive in the relatively harsh conditions of a commercial streetscape. The work would include ameliorating existing conditions currently preventing the thriving of plantings, including removing existing soil and weed-barrier fabric, replacing and increasing the depth of the substrate so plants roots can grow deeper, improving drainage, and installing plant material more appropriate for the streetscape conditions. The new design was graciously developed by Kinghorn Gardens, who will also provide a full year of professional maintenance, including frequent watering by tank trucks for the first 60 days to assure sound establishment of the new plant materials.
Installation September 16 - October 1, 2024
Service Provider: Kinghorn Gardens
Funding Sources: Omaha-based grants and Dundee Resident & Business Donations
Design Inspiration:
New Perennial Movement
Native Nebraskan vegetation
Ecologically Responsible
Heat and Drought Hardy Innovative
Public Educational Element
Vibrant and Visually Beautiful - Landscaping as an Art form
Thank you to our community members that have made donations to the Dundee Landscaping Renovation Project.
Your support of the project is deeply appreciated. We are all looking forward to a revitalized, ecologically responsible plant community along Underwood Avenue. It will be a lovely and vibrant environment reflecting the love and care of our community for its deeply cherished, family-friendly, charming business district.
Perennials - $5,000 & Above
HMS Properties, LLC
The Dundee Merchants Association
The Kali Baker Foundation
The Mammel Foundation
The Sherwood Foundation
Thomas Gouttierre
Garden Keepers - $2,000 - $4,999
CHI Health
City Council President Pete Festersen
Dan and Shirley Neary
Dundee Bank
eCreamery Ice Cream
Woody and Patty Bradford
Underwood Properties
Prairie Flowers - $500 - $1,999
Dr. Kit Walter
Anne and Jeff Lieben
A.B.'s 66 - The Bakhit Family
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Dundee Candle Co.
Dundee/Village Pointe Pediatrics
Exist Green
Leigh Neary
Max I. Walker
Molly Romero
Ooh de Lally
Greenhouse Gardens, LLC
Rensch Group Real Estate
Val McPherson
Seedlings - $250 - $499
Casey Fictum
Jennifer Taylor
John Ashford & Dr. Allison Ashford
The Center for Mindful Living - Dr. Louisa Foster
Martin and Rob Janousek
Grassroots - $1 to $249
Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob
A + Academy of Hypnosis - Lisa Parisien Grassroots
AAA Dental Studio - Bill Bone
Brenda Hoover & Family
Candace and Joe Daly
Catherine Sosso
Cindy Humphreys
Cynthia Hadsell
David Kain
David Levy
Ellen Veazey
Erin Porterfield
Business Furniture Cleaning -Jeff Abdo
John Brannen
Josie Metal-Corbin
Karla and Joe Rizzo
Kate Mandel Grassroots
Louie M’s Burger Lust - Trish Marcuzzo
Margie Wegner
Matt Martin
Melanie Menning
Michael Kelley
Nancy Dunham
Pam Bataillon
Patricia Fornes
Rachel Jacobson
Rebecca Lewis
Rick and Tancy Ellis
Ryan Mullane
Scott and Julie Cobb
Jeanne Jaroch
Free Plants - Join Us at Dundee Dig: Underwood Ave. Plant Rescue
Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, from 8:00am to Noon
The business district streetscape, as you know, is being renovated with eco- and pollinator-friendly new perennial plantings, so the existing plant material must be removed to make room for the new which will be installed later in September. That means many plants need a new home. Neighbors are invited to come and dig up the plants they want – bring your own shovels, containers, and other appropriate garden tools and equipment. Volunteers will be available to answer your questions and show you where you can dig, and the few places where NOT to dig. We ask that you arrive early and meet at the Dundee clock. This is the beginning of an exciting transformation for our business district landscape. If you would like to assist in the project as a volunteer or have questions, please email dundeemerchantsassociation@gmail.com.