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by tpaine
Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 253522

Re: Conagra campus development plans

Hopefully HyVee will build a downtown grocery store there like they did in downtown Des Moines. That'd be a welcome addition.
by tpaine
Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:24 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 437029

Re: Official: Aksarben Village

My wife and I love Inner Rail. Definitely a go-to place for young professionals. Cool, hip concept and the food and drinks are excellent. Kathmandu Momo Station is one of our favorites. Looking forward to the live music venue opening up across the alley!
by tpaine
Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:53 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Construction Thread
Replies: 200
Views: 33604

Re: OPAS - New Downtown Live Venue ($109 million)

It needs a rooftop component. Think of the views of Omaha's skyline!
by tpaine
Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:37 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 403234

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Here is an article about the ground breaking. It offers details about construction, which is supposed to start Wednesday. https://www.wowt.com/content/news/City-to-break-ground-on-Gene-Leahy-Mall-project-506499951.html The new mall plans look amazing and I'm very excited for it to be completed! Onl...
by tpaine
Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:50 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Juvenile Justice Center at 18th and Harney - 8 stories
Replies: 458
Views: 80470

Re: Proposed Justice Center at 18th and Harney- 10 stories

I like this proposal much better. I hope that it wins sufficient votes to be selected as the courthouse addition. I agree. I just called the Douglas County Commissioners hotline at 402-444-7025 to voice my support for Jim Cavanaugh's proposal to renovate the existing Douglas County juvenile detenti...
by tpaine
Sun Sep 09, 2018 9:16 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Kiewit HQ
Replies: 278
Views: 49299

Re: New Kiewit HQ

Happy to see Kiewit moving downtown. Greatly appreciate their commitment to improving downtown Omaha! Wish other companies would follow their example.
by tpaine
Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 327627

Re: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)

Sioux City's council already approved their riverfront design - which includes a large iconic artistic element or Ferris Wheel that will be visible from the interstate. Overall riverfront design looks very nice and will compliment their existing marina. Hope Omaha's planners take note and include so...
by tpaine
Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 554568

Re: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)

Kind of a blip in this story, but Mayor Stothert stated her preference against a relocation of the W. Dale Clark Library to the Civic Square site and for it to stay put (albeit demoed and replaced) to aid in the Gene Leahy/Riverfront redevelopment. http://www.omaha.com/news/plus/omaha-library-board...
by tpaine
Tue Feb 06, 2018 11:13 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70448

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

This is awesome news for the Old Market. Wish they would add a rooftop bar/restaurant! :D
by tpaine
Tue Jul 25, 2017 2:39 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Warrior Hotel - Sioux City
Replies: 0
Views: 1703

Warrior Hotel - Sioux City

Warrior.jpg Awesome plans for the historic Warrior Hotel in Sioux City! $56 million project will convert the Warrior and entire block into an upscale hotel and entertainment district with restaurants, bars, luxury apartments, bowling alley and rooftop bistro and bar called the Warrior 360. The deve...
by tpaine
Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:18 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3456
Views: 425117

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

More recent news about the overwhelming success Kansas City is having with their streetcar line. Kansas City is adding two more streetcars after ridership nearly tripled initial projections--now averaging 5,000 riders daily--and spurring over $1.8 billion in private development. Excited to see how O...
by tpaine
Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3456
Views: 425117

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

The opposition has requested empirical evidence that supports the proposed streetcar in Omaha, which we have easily provided (see above). In response, opponents refuse to even acknowledge the recent success of the comparable Kansas City streetcar line. Instead, the opposition relies on personal atta...
by tpaine
Mon Mar 27, 2017 5:54 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3456
Views: 425117

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

Why? Seriously, why? A street car system like Prague is crowded like crazy, yet it doesn't seem to add to the value there. This system will go from downtown to UNMC shuttling back and forth. How will this add value? Please give me some actual numbers here. I am tired of fan boys' rosey scenarios. I...
by tpaine
Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:59 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 554568

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

Not much left of the old Civic Auditorium:
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by tpaine
Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3456
Views: 425117

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

Impressive statistics regarding Kansas City's streetcar line, contributing to $1.8 billion in downtown development with 1.4 million riders annually. Exciting to see how this will translate to Omaha. See informative article below: http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/kansas-city-chamber-president-says-str...
by tpaine
Tue Mar 21, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 253522

Re: Conagra campus development plans

At the YP Summit today, the mayor said Conagra has plans for the campus and she was impressed with them. Didn't give any more details though. She's been saying that for a minute now. Would love if ConAgra would release their plans soon! Yeah, for a couple months now, but nothing has been released y...
by tpaine
Wed Mar 15, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Omaha River Walk
Replies: 28
Views: 3567

Re: Omaha River Walk

Omaha will be fortunate to emulate San Antonio's extraordinarily successful River Walk. San Antonio's River Walk is the #1 tourist attraction in the state of Texas, attracting over 11 million visitors annually, supports more than 31,000 jobs, and has an economic impact of around $3.1 billion per ye...
by tpaine
Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Omaha River Walk
Replies: 28
Views: 3567

Re: Omaha River Walk

Why are we trying to emulate San Antonio and OKC with their gimicky little creeks? I am just confused by this project as well as proposing to possibly tear down the Double Tree downtown, some seriously bad ideas being floated around lately. Omaha will be fortunate to emulate San Antonio's extraordi...
by tpaine
Mon Mar 13, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: M's Pub Explosion and Fire
Replies: 282
Views: 38103

Re: M's Pub Explosion and Fire

I wish they would build a rooftop bar/restaurant on the top of the M's Pub building. That would be a perfect corner location right in the heart of the Old Market. Think of the views!! :idea:
by tpaine
Mon Mar 13, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Omaha River Walk
Replies: 28
Views: 3567

Re: Omaha River Walk

Looks like the Omaha Riverwalk rumors were correct - Thanks Catherine33! Just visited San Antonio's riverwalk and having something similar in downtown Omaha would be a home run!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/could-the-gene-leahy-mall-be-transformed-into-omaha-s/article_d3aa...
by tpaine
Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:56 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 327627

Re: Riverfront Development (Rick's & Storz area)

I don't believe I said "bulldoze all the greenspace." Keep some for sure. But I believe (in my totally uneducated non-developer opinion) there is room for both.
by tpaine
Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 327627

Re: Riverfront Development (Rick's & Storz area)

I wish they would turn the Gene Leahy mall into something similar to the San Antonio Riverwalk with shops and restaurants surrounding it. This "riverwalk" would encourage companies and businesses to build around the park and right in the middle of downtown to be close to new and walkable e...
by tpaine
Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Ashbury Farm
Replies: 12
Views: 2601

Re: Ashbury Farm

Why don't they instead build the Great Wolf Lodge next to the Henry Doorly Zoo? That would be a much better place for it and go better with the theme of the zoo. For having one of the best zoos in the country, the city of Omaha has sadly underpromoted its top tourist attraction and underutilized the...
by tpaine
Fri Jul 01, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: HDR Aksarben Office
Replies: 459
Views: 81970

Re: HDR Aksarben Office

As a young professional new to Omaha, HDR's decision is extremely disappointing. It cannot be overstated that cities thrive and grow when they build a vibrant downtown. HDR itself recognized this fact when it created Omaha's downtown master plan, stating: "Downtown Omaha should be the dominant ...