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- Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:03 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: Newpark Dallas -- Lanoha Development
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1659
Re: Newpark Dallas -- Lanoha Development
Dallas is just an economic juggernaut, I look for it to pass Chicago someday. It’s not the most beautiful looking city but they sure know how to make an economy hum and it remains affordable for a big metro. Population is one thing. GDP is another. It may be a long time, if ever, before Dallas ecli...
- Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:38 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: LA Freeways
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1081
Re: LA Freeways
Local vernacular/tradition. In the Chicago metro, it's the Edens, the Kennedy, the Eisenhower, the Bishop Ford, the Dan Ryan, etc. . . . .
- Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:48 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha to Lincoln Railway
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4239
Re: Omaha to Lincoln Railway
Pretty clear the stops would have to be Downtown Lincoln and somewhere on the east fringe of Lincoln. Then there would likely be stops in Gretna, Southport, Ralston and Downtown Omaha. Move the eastern fringe of Lincoln to Waverly. Add a stop in Ashland Combine the Ralston and LaVista stops. That's...
- Tue Jan 21, 2020 1:16 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha to Lincoln Railway
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4239
Re: Omaha to Lincoln Railway
My point? There are more considerations than just the logistics of accessing the train and the time commitment. Oh, that makes sense. Lets spend millions and millions of dollars . . . Your specific comment, to which I responded, did not include any discussion about the cost to construct and provide...
- Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:31 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha to Lincoln Railway
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4239
Re: Omaha to Lincoln Railway
I agree that if the train takes longer than one hour, nobody is going to use it. If I were to take the train from Omaha to Lincoln, I will first have to arrange for someone to drive me to the train station, I'll have to wait for a bus or taxi to take me to the train station, or I'll have to drive m...
- Tue Aug 20, 2019 5:43 pm
- Forum: Projects Never Built
- Topic: Not so Official: Giordano's coming to Omaha!
- Replies: 321
- Views: 76437
Re: Not so Official: Giordano's coming to Omaha!
I've probably said it a couple times in this thread, but you can do much better deep dish than Giordanos anyway. While it's the most widespread one, it is definitely not in the same tier as the others. I'd visit Lou Malnati's when I'd travil to Chicago. NOW you're talking! Lou Malnati's is a legend...
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:46 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: Chicago Advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2982
Re: Chicago Advice
Who gave you those time tables? The CTA Red Line train from Lincoln Park to the Jackson station downtown should only take 10-12 minutes. From Edgewater to Jackson, about 21-23 minutes. Of course, add any walking minutes you have to do on either end.
- Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:37 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: City Architecture
- Replies: 220
- Views: 25897
Re: City Architecture
If there's ANY architectural mistake in Chicago, in my view, it is the city's decision to allow a building in Miami-style "Aquatecture": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Chicago#/media/File:Aqua_Tower_Chicago.jpg I just hate that building in Chicago. I am somewha...
- Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:31 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: WoodmenLife Tower
- Replies: 257
- Views: 31460
Re: Woodmen Tower
I didnt know that Principal Insurance in Des Moines used to be "Banker's Life." I almost think that name is more famous than "Principal Insurance", but I like the name "Principal Insurance" a lot better. Actually, it is Principal Financial Group. Their commercials play...
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:50 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: City Architecture
- Replies: 220
- Views: 25897
Re: City Architecture
Wrightfan: I appreciate your Milwaukee/Omaha input. You've only been to Omaha once? Im curious why you're drawn to this board? I do tune into similar forums of other cities if my job (insurance industry consulting) will be taking me there. It seems to me that I can obtain good info (non-Chamber inf...
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:33 am
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: City Architecture
- Replies: 220
- Views: 25897
Re: City Architecture
They are far different cities (Omaha and Milwaukee) in terms of age, size, topography, and infrastructure, judging from my one visit to Omaha and my many visits to Milwaukee. The city of Milwaukee absolutely drips with age and patina. Many have mentioned the lake, which of course allows a beautiful ...
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:47 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: City Architecture
- Replies: 220
- Views: 25897
Re: City Architecture
Small nit - "Magnificent Mile".
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:37 am
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: City Architecture
- Replies: 220
- Views: 25897
Re: City Architecture
Aaah, FLW. His goal was to develop a truly American style of architecture that was a rejection of European classical design (although some aspects of his "Prairie School" design point to Japan, where Wright spent some time). Consider the famous FLW urns that grace many entrances of FLW hom...
- Sun Feb 03, 2019 7:03 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (And other medium-size cities of the East)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3661
Re: PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (And other medium-size cities of the East)
Been to Newport RI, which is astonishing. My (domestic) travel short list includes taking the Amtrak Downeaster train from Boston to Portland. A couple of years ago, I took a day trip from Boston to Salem on a local commuter line. Those old seaside cities in the Northeast are just amazing - the old ...
- Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:06 am
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q
- Replies: 125
- Views: 28155
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:29 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: NYC Supertall Boom
- Replies: 88
- Views: 25586
Re: NYC Supertall Boom
We are so used to them demolishing a smaller, old building for skyscraper, not a medium-size skyscraper for a mega skyacraper. As a former Chicago-based JPMorgan Chase employee, I took many work trips to New York, working primarily at 1CMP (One Chase Manhattan Plaza) in the financial district, but ...
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:59 am
- Forum: Projects Never Built
- Topic: Not so Official: Giordano's coming to Omaha!
- Replies: 321
- Views: 76437
Re: Official: Giordano's coming to Omaha!
Frankly, I wouldn't be too hyper over a potential Giordano's. Now, if Omaha could snag a Lou Malnati's . . . . . . !!
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:36 pm
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
- Replies: 1040
- Views: 217213
Re: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
FWIW:
"Nebraska. Honestly, It’s Not for Everyone"
https://www.urbanophile.com/2018/10/18/ ... -everyone/
"Nebraska. Honestly, It’s Not for Everyone"
https://www.urbanophile.com/2018/10/18/ ... -everyone/
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 4:35 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: Modern Homes?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1566
Re: Modern Homes?
Nice pic, but as a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright design, of which there were many examples of flat-roof homes, I shudder to think about the inherent risk of water infiltration. Not to sound dumb, but what would the difference be between this and the many flat roofed commercial buildings in the area? Th...
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:59 am
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: Modern Homes?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1566
Re: Modern Homes?
Nice pic, but as a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright design, of which there were many examples of flat-roof homes, I shudder to think about the inherent risk of water infiltration. This type of home works better in the desert. I don't know if it is climate change or not, but it seems that more and more of o...
- Tue May 29, 2018 6:47 am
- Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
- Topic: Chipotle HQ moving to CA from Denver
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2383
Re: Chipotle HQ moving to CA from Denver
. . . . it will be fascinating to watch as one of the world's great cities dies a slow death over the next few decades, nothing will save it. . . . . Wowee that's a lot of misinformation... Agreed. That dying city has so many cranes in the air right now (and more to come), it's ridiculous!
- Sat May 05, 2018 9:35 am
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: Your Favorite Midwest Skyline Outside Chicago
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4368
Re: Your Favorite Midwest Skyline Outside Chicago
I so agree! Great pics! I love Milwaukee, too. Northwestern Mutual opened their new 32 story building last year toward the eastern edge of downtown. It's unbelievable what has been happening in Milwaukee. I actually looked at buying a small condo in a converted art deco tower a number of years ago,...
- Fri May 04, 2018 8:51 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: Your Favorite Midwest Skyline Outside Chicago
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4368
Re: Your Favorite Midwest Skyline Outside Chicago
I have been a fan of Milwaukee for years and try to get up there a few times each year. There is a building boom occurring downtown. BMO Harris Bank currently has a 25 story building under construction. A 34 story residential tower is under construction, and a 44 story residential tower near the lak...
- Fri Apr 20, 2018 2:13 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Midtown Crossing
- Replies: 2172
- Views: 357090
Re: Midtown Crossing
Speaking of Chicago dawgs & Chicago: I just learned they broke ground on Chicago's 2nd tallest building, the Tribune Tower. Believe me: It's beautiful. Had to say something. Back to MTC. Hold your horses! This "skinnyscraper" is still in the proposal stage. Many hoops to jump through ...
- Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Macy's envy - where do they fit.
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3273
Re: Westroads Development
It's a long shot but it would be awesome if they could get Macy's into that space. These days, Macy’s is only a rung or two higher than Kohl’s, given the mediocre lines of merchandise it now carries in locations outside the remaining big city downtown flagships. It thrives (in relative terms) more ...
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:35 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3463
- Views: 436943
Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
So why is a streetcar the only thing being considered? And why all the focus on Kansas City? Why aren’t we thinking bigger, like Minneapolis has? Or Denver? Woah, Nelly! Wouldn’t the metro need to add an extra million or so residents before any ambitious plans of this scale even begin to be concept...
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:51 pm
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
- Replies: 1040
- Views: 217213
Re: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
Well, no reason to have feelings hurt over it.
- Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:36 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3463
- Views: 436943
Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Aside from Kansas City, Omaha streetcar boosters should also follow progress in Milwaukee. From what I observed when there last October, Phase 1 of their streetcar line has track work and "stations" nearly finished with an anticipated opening in 2018. The Phase 1 route runs through north a...
- Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:40 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Entertainment districts
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3666
Re: Entertainment districts
Thank you both. This is helpful.
- Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:29 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Entertainment districts
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3666
Re: Entertainment districts
This seemed to be an appropriate thread in which to ask a few questions. I will be in Omaha on a consulting gig this week and will have about 4 hours of free time either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon. I will have a car, so opted to drive to the Old Market district for lunch and to walk around a bit...
- Fri Jul 14, 2017 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Odds of President Trump making it the full 4 years.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2713
Re: Odds of President Trump making it the full 4 years.
Oh, okay.OmahaOmaha wrote:I think Trump . . . .
- Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:38 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3463
- Views: 436943
Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
it's not really a time saver if you have to spend time waiting for a train and then make all those stops along the way. People are just going to drive instead. Thousands of people (including me) do this every day in cities that have light (or heavy) rail. You work it into your daily life. It's real...
Re: Chicago
Through my small slice of the city I didn't see a whole lot of construction. A bit of a lull DT maybe? Or I could have simply not hit the popular areas. You must not have been standing in the right place or had your eye diverted elsewhere. From March, 2016: "Developers are keeping Chicago arch...
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:42 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: What's your favorite skyscraper?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3245
Re: What's your favorite skyscraper?
Ah, yes. That first photo is very deceiving due to the perspective. It is taken from the middle of Wacker Driver at Wabash and therefore, the river (far below the level of Wacker Drive) disappears. Both pics are of the south face of the Trump building, but from different directions. To clarify my ea...
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 1:55 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: What's your favorite skyscraper?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3245
Re: What's your favorite skyscraper?
Per GetUrban: "It looks like there is Trump signage on at least two sides from what I can tell" Actually, the logo is just on one side - the river side. While there was certainly controversy over a large logo on a very visible building, there was no ordinance to prohibit it, so Trump took ...
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 12:34 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: What's your favorite skyscraper?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3245
Re: What's your favorite skyscraper?
Per GetUrban: "There must be some kind of regulation preventing signage on the Chicago River side."
The Trump logo is on the Chicago River/Wacker Drive side of the building. While large, it is still fairly tasteful to me.
The Trump logo is on the Chicago River/Wacker Drive side of the building. While large, it is still fairly tasteful to me.