PrairieHaus
A new neighborhood idea · Omaha, Nebraska

Private homes.
Shared life.

Your own front door. A little less upkeep.
And a little more life, just outside.

Meet PrairieHaus
Concept illustration: a private covered porch overlooking prairie gardens, walking paths, and a shared gathering house
A place of your own. A neighborhood to belong to.Concept illustration
01 / A different way to live

We built bigger homes.
What if we built better neighborhoods?

More space. More privacy. Bigger yards. More distance between us. For decades, that’s been one version of the American dream.

But what if your home gave you all the privacy you wanted—and your neighborhood made connection a little easier?

That’s the idea behind PrairieHaus.

Small by intention

10 private homes.
One shared Haus.

A small neighborhood built around a simple belief: you can have your own space and still feel part of something.

Exploratory plan showing ten individual homes around paths, gardens, a central gathering area, and shared buildingsExplore the neighborhood concept ↗
01

Your home.

Your own kitchen, living spaces, and front door. A private retreat, with one- and two-story options under consideration.

02

Our Haus.

A shared place for a long dinner, a good conversation, or a celebration that needs a little more room.

03

The space between.

Porches, paths, and prairie gardens. Thoughtful spaces that bring neighbors together along the way.

02 / Everyday, with more possibility

Your own space.
A shared place.

Concept illustration: a quiet private living room with a fireplace and reading chair, looking out across prairie gardens toward the neighborhood
My home

A little world
of your own.

A favorite chair. A book by the fire. A view that changes with the seasons. Your home is your retreat, with the life of the neighborhood just beyond.

Close the door. Settle in. Be yourself.

Concept illustration of the shared Haus lounge with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and views into native gardens
The Haus · Our shared gathering place

A few steps away.
A whole change of pace.

When you feel like company, head to the Haus: the neighborhood’s shared gathering place, with a lounge, communal kitchen, and long-table dining space.

Deal a hand of cards. Catch up over coffee. Settle in for a neighbor’s travel photos and the stories behind them.

Stay for a while. Home is just steps away.

Concept illustration of neighbors sharing dinner at the long dining table inside the Haus
The Table · Inside the Haus

Bring a dish.
Pull up a chair.

At the heart of the Haus, a communal kitchen and long dining table make room for cooking and eating together.

Try a recipe with a neighbor. Bring something to a potluck. Linger over dessert while someone tells one more story.

Join in when you feel like it.

Room for what you love

Less to own.
More to enjoy.

Own what you use every day. Share what you use occasionally. The possibilities below are ideas to explore together—not a finished amenity list.

Concept of neighbors tending plants in a shared greenhouse

The Glasshouse

A little dirt. Something growing.

Concept of a shared workshop for woodworking and ceramics

The Workshop

Space to make something of your own.

Concept of neighbors playing pickleball on a shared outdoor court

The Court

A friendly game, steps from home.

Concept of neighbors gathered around an outdoor fire at sunset
The Council RingGood company. No reservation required.
03 / Rooted in the prairie

A place that feels
like it belongs.

Horizontal lines. Deep rooflines. Warm wood and natural stone. Prairie Style inspiration, with an easy connection between inside and out.

Native grasses and wildflowers instead of endless lawn. Walking paths and porches that put people at the center.

A first idea for the Omaha area

Could this be
your next chapter?

We’re exploring whether people want this way of living enough to make a move. Different ages. Different backgrounds. Different lives. A shared desire for a little more connection in everyday life.

What appeals to you? What gives you pause? What would make it work?

Help shape PrairieHaus

An idea in progress. No commitment to buy or move.

A few things to know.

Is PrairieHaus already being built?

No. We’re in the discovery stage. No land has been acquired, and designs, timing, pricing, and ownership structure have not been determined. These illustrations explore a direction, not an approved development.

Who is PrairieHaus for?

PrairieHaus is being imagined for adults who value both independence and connection. Some may be empty nesters. Some may live alone or as couples. Some may never have had children. Residents could be working, retired, traveling, creating, hosting family—or simply looking for a different way to live.

A mix of ages, backgrounds, and life experiences is part of the idea.

Is this senior living?

No. PrairieHaus is not senior living, a retirement community, or a care community. It’s an intentionally small, mixed-age neighborhood of private homes with shared spaces designed to make everyday connection easier.

Would I have to participate in community activities?

The intention is choice, not an organized social schedule. Your home remains your retreat. PrairieHaus makes connection easier; it doesn’t make participation mandatory. How shared spaces are managed, maintained, and paid for is part of what we need to explore with prospective residents.