How Ronco Construction is helping bring people together
If you’ve driven 204th Street in Elkhorn, Neb. lately, you know how quickly it’s changed. What used to be wide-open land is now one of the Omaha metro’s fastest-growing corridors, filled with new homes, restaurants and places to connect.
This mix of housing, retail and entertainment — including some of the most notable multifamily construction Omaha has seen in recent years — is changing the way people live. Ronco Construction has played a major role in that growth — helping build the places where people live, meet up with friends and feel part of the community.
The Big Picture
For Ronco, building along 204th Street is more than adding structures to a skyline. It’s about shaping spaces where people want to spend their time. Every project starts with understanding the owner’s vision and using our experience to turn it into something people can enjoy every day.
Whether it’s a home, a dinner spot or a neighborhood hangout, each project adds new energy to the corridor.
Housing That Builds Community: Multifamily Construction in Omaha’s 204th Street Corridor
Aerie Blue Sage: A New Kind of Neighborhood
Aerie Blue Sage is one of the most notable additions of multifamily construction Omaha has seen — a first-of-its-kind build-to-rent neighborhood. With cottages, duplexes, townhomes and apartments, it offers the feel of a single-family home without the maintenance and upkeep.
“This development really fills a need we’ve seen in the Omaha market,” said Senior Project Manager Maggie Orta.
- High-end, pet-friendly living with privacy and amenities
- Upscale rental options with private yards
- The flexibility of home-style living without the upkeep
- A model for future neighborhoods built around connection and convenience
A project like this comes with its own set of challenges — coordinating multiple housing types means managing different timelines, trades and styles all at once. But with strong organization and constant communication, the result is a cohesive neighborhood that doesn’t look or feel like anything else in the area.
The Bungalows at Whitehawk Lake: Single-Level Living with a Neighborhood Feel
The Bungalows at Whitehawk Lake take the idea of “home” one step further. These single-story units were designed for comfort and accessibility, each with a private backyard and their own sense of space. The difference from other single-family homes? It’s a build-to-rent community designed for modern renters who want the best of both worlds — a stand-alone home that’s maintenance free and community-like features of big apartment complexes.
“They’re true single-family homes — you don’t share floors or walls with neighbors. You get privacy, peace, and a place that actually feels like your own,” says superintendent, Luke Olsen.
The Arno at Coventry: Modern Living, Omaha Style
In the heart of the Coventry development, The Arno brings 252 units of modern living to 204th Street. With multiple building types, garages and upscale amenities, it sets a new standard for apartment living in the area.
“The Arno really changed the look of this end of 204th. Not many places offer multiple building types or private garages, and that’s a huge plus,” notes project engineer Garrett Korth.
The Arno attracts a wide range of residents and supports nearby businesses like Backlot Pizza and ACX Cinema — proof that thoughtful design can turn an apartment complex into a thriving neighborhood.
Creating Places to Gather
ACX Cinema, Backlot Pizza & Runza
Housing drives growth, but places to gather give a neighborhood its personality. Coventry’s entertainment district — home to ACX Cinema, Backlot Pizza and Runza — has become a go-to spot for evenings and weekends.
These projects brought unique challenges.
“Residential work becomes routine, but the theater and restaurant builds were totally different. Lots of steel, heavy panels and designs you don’t see in housing,” says preconstruction manager Dalton Anderson.
The payoff is a destination that brings people together and builds a sense of place.
The Still
Retail plays its own role in shaping the corridor. The Still, a local beer, wine and spirits shop, is a great example of how much planning goes into even a small commercial space.
“The owners needed to open by Labor Day. That deadline drove everything. We worked backward to build a schedule that kept us and our trade partners on track,” says project manager Preston Gigax.
Ronco also added infrastructure to support future growth — like extra power capacity and flexible layouts — reducing the need for costly renovations later.
Continuing the 204th Street Story
Since breaking ground on ACX Cinema in 2020 to starting our latest project at The Bungalows at Whitehawk Lake, Ronco has helped shape a major stretch of 204th Street’s growth.
As Ronco’s president Zak Olson always says, “We like to build places where we can eat and drink at.”
And that’s exactly what 204th Street has become — a place where people can live well, gather often and feel right at home. Every project tells part of the story, and together they highlight what thoughtful construction can do for a community.
