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by Athomsfere
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 436867

Re: Aksarben Village

Back to the garages talk. I don't think they will free up any currently available spaces until the development fills up. I know there was an office building planned next to HDR in the space that currently has the sand volleyball courts. Seems like that might have fallen through but I imagine they w...
by Athomsfere
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 436867

Re: Aksarben Village

But nowhere near beautiful as a truly beautiful building. I guess lucky for us: Beauty is not objective. There may be general consensus, especially around a style like say Baroque or Gothic... But it can take decades or centuries to reach that consensus. See the Brownstones of the North East. I'll ...
by Athomsfere
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 436867

Re: Aksarben Village

But nowhere near beautiful as a truly beautiful building. I guess lucky for us: Beauty is not objective. There may be general consensus, especially around a style like say Baroque or Gothic... But it can take decades or centuries to reach that consensus. See the Brownstones of the North East. I'll ...
by Athomsfere
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 436867

Re: Aksarben Village

But nowhere near beautiful as a truly beautiful building. I guess lucky for us: Beauty is not objective. There may be general consensus, especially around a style like say Baroque or Gothic... But it can take decades or centuries to reach that consensus. See the Brownstones of the North East. I'll ...
by Athomsfere
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 71197

Re: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza

Closer-up rendering per Grow Omaha. https://i.postimg.cc/MnGvdGhp/Screenshot-20240314-135850-Facebook.jpg Definitely adding a bit of height… Ciao..LiO…Peace Has no one else called out: Looks like they are also keeping the middle building build-out on this rendering. Possibly a facade for the garage?
by Athomsfere
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 71197

Re: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza

And the Reddit thread on this has started. I'm ready for it! lol
by Athomsfere
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 71197

Re: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza

They also sort of hinted these were early and fast tracked. Unsure if we will see something better soon...
by Athomsfere
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 71197

Re: Downtown Development Update from City Hall on 3/14/24

Yeah, this is pretty meh for a conference. Obviously not a bad thing to add 700 apartments, but I was really hoping for something big at 1416 Dodge. It always seems odd to me to convert an office building to apartments, but then again so is a hospital. But it is relatively cheap. Absolutely a win. ...
by Athomsfere
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 71197

Re: Downtown Development Update from City Hall on 3/14/24

I can't help but be a cynic here but: Great news, but not exactly ground breaking / exciting. I think this is maybe more political. Keep hyping the street car and trying to educate those that think the streetcar doesn't make sense. Existing apartments downtown that "no one can afford" are ...
by Athomsfere
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Omaha Police and Omaha Fire Dept HQ
Replies: 155
Views: 19285

Re: Omaha Police and Omaha Fire Dept HQ

I was just wondering about this too. Seems long overdue.
by Athomsfere
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Packaged Foods Discussion (Frozen, Canned, Shelf Stable, etc.)
Replies: 48
Views: 2772

Re: Packaged Foods Discussion (Frozen, Canned, Shelf Stable, etc.)

I came across these new to me Hot Ones Hot Pockets for the first time. I honestly had no regard for nutrition or ingredients. It just sounded good. I was pleased, they're actually pretty hot. I tried those too! Still like a 3/10 overall, but better than a lot of things marked hot. Habenero somethin...
by Athomsfere
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 436867

Re: Aksarben Village

I don’t think some of us know what Brutalism is Moi? You have a decent grasp of reality. Others, less so. LOL, I try. I thought maybe my choice of the Geisel Library spurred that comment. In which case I would have argued it might not be the purest example of the form, but I'd stick to it as a grea...
by Athomsfere
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 436867

Re: Aksarben Village

Garrett wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:31 am I don’t think some of us know what Brutalism is
Moi?
by Athomsfere
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daylight saving time
Replies: 73
Views: 6787

Re: Daylight savings time

I'd say most of us would like to have the extra daylight to actually do stuff. You proved my point right there. I said it before, we don't gain an hour. There is no extra daylight other than what naturally occurs, which is about 2 minutes per day until the summer solstice. DST is a fabrication. You...
by Athomsfere
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:15 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 436867

Re: Aksarben Village

Not at all, Tokyo has many old places that tend to get a lot of attention from tourists in taking pictures. Those beautiful temples are pretty popular. Also it's nice to admire modern buildings, especially if they are not brutalist and they have layered textures and intricate patterns. Still for HD...
by Athomsfere
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 436867

Re: Aksarben Village

TitosBuritoBarn wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:10 pm You would hate Tokyo.
I love Tokyo... I love Japan.

But I suspect that wasn't aimed at me.

The weird clock tower always gets me though. A little London Tower, and a little Chrysler building.
by Athomsfere
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daylight saving time
Replies: 73
Views: 6787

Re: Daylight savings time

But year 'round DST makes too much sense. And this is why Nebraska would never do it. Regardless, I am happy to be back on the good time! Lastly, when it's July and 100 degrees out, would it not make sense to experience the sun going down and it be cooler during normal sleeping hours, rather than s...
by Athomsfere
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daylight saving time
Replies: 73
Views: 6787

Re: Daylight savings time

HskrFanMike wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:45 am But year 'round DST makes too much sense.
And this is why Nebraska would never do it.

Regardless, I am happy to be back on the good time!
by Athomsfere
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 480122

Re: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)

The Kum & Go, the convenience store, is gone. Des Moines just announced that they are closing the last remaining Kum and Go (in downtown Des Moines) in the urban setting with no pumps. Sounds like theirs didn't do well either. Closing and not just renovating to be a "Maverick"? Also, ...
by Athomsfere
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: North Downtown Truck Route
Replies: 4
Views: 689

Re: North Downtown Truck Route

They should just route it up 75 (make into an actual Highway) to Storz Expy (make into an actual Highway) then up 16th or 9th. Build a bridge over the river and connect to 680. This was one of the options, and I think the best. It keeps the same (already installed) road, and it goes through an indu...
by Athomsfere
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Market Tenant news
Replies: 155
Views: 37583

Re: Old Market Tenant news

Diogenes wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:03 pm More of a rumor at this point but I've heard from sources in the know that Laka Lono may move from their current location- they had some issues with flooding recently that may have prompted this.
Dang that's a shame. I love it exactly how it is!
by Athomsfere
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 480122

Re: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)

The Kum & Go, the convenience store, is gone. Des Moines just announced that they are closing the last remaining Kum and Go (in downtown Des Moines) in the urban setting with no pumps. Sounds like theirs didn't do well either. Closing and not just renovating to be a "Maverick"? Also, ...
by Athomsfere
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:28 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 436867

Re: Aksarben Village

Architecture conversations always make me laugh. Build something that fits the current styles and constraints and it's too bland. Try something new, and "it doesn't fit the area". Give it 10 - 30 years and "it is an eyesore". Tear it down, and it was a jewel of the era / city. Ho...
by Athomsfere
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1612
Views: 263114

Re: Nebraska Medicine

Have we griped about how lame it is that a drive through bank is going on that Saddle Creek and Farnam corner. If they are trying to improve the Saddle creek business corridor, that ain't it. I agree. The bank should have underground parking, or no parking at all. If they are going to have a drive-...
by Athomsfere
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Wish List
Replies: 47
Views: 7238

Re: 2024 Wish List

ita wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:33 pm Anyway, maybe my added wish is more Asian restaurants opening in 2024.
I would LOVE this.

Fill in some of the missing areas a bit. Another KBBQ spot in the BWW or Chuck E Cheese's would be perfect IMO.
by Athomsfere
Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Wish List
Replies: 47
Views: 7238

Re: 2024 Wish List

With how 2024 is going so far, maybe I need to revise my wish list...new proposed 50 story tower at 1416 Dodge! 30 story condo at Riverfront Place! Lego Store is built in Omaha metro before DSM! H-Mart announced for Bellevue! H-Mart in Bellevue? I wouldn't mind one, but I have a hard time thinking ...
by Athomsfere
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Wish List
Replies: 47
Views: 7238

Re: 2024 Wish List

With how 2024 is going so far, maybe I need to revise my wish list...new proposed 50 story tower at 1416 Dodge! 30 story condo at Riverfront Place! Lego Store is built in Omaha metro before DSM! H-Mart announced for Bellevue! H-Mart in Bellevue? I wouldn't mind one, but I have a hard time thinking ...
by Athomsfere
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Riverfront Place (721 Riverfront Drive)
Replies: 1028
Views: 219088

Re: Riverfront Place (721 Riverfront Drive)

Is this project still alive? I have no updates or insider knowledge. But it seems impossible to say in 2023. Everything seems to have slowed down or paused. Very true. Since we haven't seen progress here, and maybe for the better. Just this year, we've seen the announcement of the soccer stadium an...
by Athomsfere
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Pedestrian Tunnels and Overpasses
Replies: 39
Views: 913

Re: Pedestrian Tunnels and Overpasses

I'm sure it's way more expensive, but why not use elevators? They do sometimes in more civilized nations. Or split the elevation with elevated or partially buried infrastructure for some modes and the pedestrian path can go down or up less. One of my favorites for some reason: https://www.google.co...
by Athomsfere
Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:43 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 328549

Re: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)

Pretty substantial news in the new planning board docs. Woodbury Corporation, a major RE player based out of SLC, joined the ownership team. Increasing TIF request to $105.55 million and a total project cost of $861.7 million. By the looks of it office components were reduced, and retail space incr...
by Athomsfere
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Omaha Master Plan
Replies: 521
Views: 75625

Re: Downtown Omaha Master Plan

Okay, let's take a break and get this thread back on track to the DT Omaha master plan. https://media.tenor.com/ComRB_MLzBAAAAAM/time-out-hold-up.gif I feel like I left the kids alone for 5 minutes and came back to poo on the walls, the kitchen on fire, and the baby sitter tied to a light post...
by Athomsfere
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The View on 39th - Apartments (39th & Dodge)
Replies: 75
Views: 10653

Re: The View on 39th - Apartments (39th & Dodge)

Some good, and some bad there. Super wild angle, so I can't get a feel for the designed speed very well, but the lanes look a little too wide. The median is meh. At least there is an island there, but the trees provide little cover and there are no curb cuts. And that frontage road thing looks like ...
by Athomsfere
Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 10th and Harney Revelopment
Replies: 102
Views: 12288

Re: 10th and Harney Revelopment

Agreed. I can't see a downside to a pharmacy here.

Also, I'd expect some differentiation between the two. DGX does go very cheap, and not "value" on many items. Need trashbags and have $2? DGX. Need trash bags and want something like Glad Flexy-Hexy bags? CVS.
by Athomsfere
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Dundee Flats
Replies: 177
Views: 34210

Re: Dundee Flats

skip wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:22 pm For Lease sign is gone on the old Varsity Roman Coin spot. Anyone know whats happening here?
It closed up during the pandemic and has been for lease for some time.

It's a decent sized lease too. 4000 sq/ft from memory.
by Athomsfere
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 10th and Harney Revelopment
Replies: 102
Views: 12288

Re: 10th and Harney Revelopment

ita wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:00 pm Jokes aside, if this is lot only becomes a 4+1, I will be sad, mostly because it was previously rumored for a mixed use high rise development. Please be at least 8 stories, please!
The 19 stories on page 1?
by Athomsfere
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 10th and Harney Revelopment
Replies: 102
Views: 12288

Re: 10th and Harney Revelopment

It looks like it's still for sale from when I googled early this morning on Colliers. Maybe that info is outdated? Could be in their due diligence period. I would guess the drilling at this point is for environmental reports, a site like this that was originally developed well over a century ago wo...
by Athomsfere
Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Pedestrian Tunnels and Overpasses
Replies: 39
Views: 913

Re: Pedestrian Tunnels and Overpasses

The entrance and exit is steep. Pretty sure it would not meet ADA requirements for a wheelchair. An ADA ramp can only rise 2.5' for every 30 feet in length and then it needs a flat landing before the next 30' segment can start. How deep do you think that tunnel is? If the bottom is 10 feet below gr...
by Athomsfere
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Pedestrian Tunnels and Overpasses
Replies: 39
Views: 913

Re: Pedestrian Tunnels and Overpasses

There was a tunnel at 52nd and Dodge. I have never been in it but have drove by the entrance many times It is still here. It's cool, but has some real issues. And I mean "real issues". It's a little narrow, and has a pole at the entrance / exit. These have the combined effect of forcing b...
by Athomsfere
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:05 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Pedestrian Tunnels and Overpasses
Replies: 39
Views: 913

Re: Pedestrian Tunnels and Overpasses

With the amount of pedestrian accidents along Dodge in this stretch it’s disgusting the city has never made a bridge or tunnel to get over Dodge St. The only one is all the way by UNO. If they want to push mass transit you need an actually walkable city. I'd argue and rather see a reduction. Bring ...
by Athomsfere
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 26816

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

I'm gonna say something perhaps a bit surprising; if the area getting an NHL team is dependent on a new arena, I don't want it anywhere in the urban core. I think downtown is already super saturated with event spaces, especially with the addition of the new Union Omaha stadium. Yeah it would be gre...