Search found 764 matches

by windsor
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Boho Flats (NWC 13TH & Pine Street)
Replies: 14
Views: 1820

Re: Boho Flats (NWC 13TH & Pine Street)

Cant wait to see this one done. It's going to be great for 13th street.
by windsor
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Walter Apartments (SEC 50th & Leavenworth)
Replies: 55
Views: 8891

Re: Walter Apartments (SEC 50th & Leavenworth)

Never judge a project buy the rendering, they never turn out the same. I love these great infill projects. This project will greatly transform this rundown midtown corner.
by windsor
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daylight saving time
Replies: 73
Views: 6787

Re: Daylight savings time

Today was the perfect first day of daylights savings time. Really nice warm temperatures and plenty of evening sunlight to enjoy it.
by windsor
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Costco (SEC 180th & Maple)
Replies: 101
Views: 26447

Re: Costco (SEC 180th & Maple)

With the roof trussing going up in Mid-February, its not going to be too long. Minimal interior finishing and warehouse shelving doesn't take too long.
by windsor
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2460
Views: 4937165

Re: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)

skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:13 am One update from yesterday and today:



The tower core is cool, but its been really fascinating watching how they have built this garage. Really neat!
by windsor
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 328880

Re: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)

Woodbury is a very legit group. Them being involved gives me more optimism. Also I know the increased TIF will rub a lot the wrong way, but I believe the % of the total project being funded through TIF is lower in this proposal. From ~14.3% to 11.4%. Great seeing some new blood brought in to this p...
by windsor
Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL in Omaha
Replies: 79
Views: 2794

Re: NHL in Omaha

This article identifies Rod Yates, owner and operator of Nebraska Crossing, as the interested party. https://omaha.com/news/local/business/nebraska-crossing-owner-john-cook-says-usa-volleyball-considering-move-to-gretna/article_bfc76288-cb90-11ee-8476-ef8525952fb9.html#tracking-source=home-top-stor...
by windsor
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
Replies: 73
Views: 13307

Re: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute

Hmmm... Well, at least it has Giles as one stretch of road together. But can't they find a way to straighten 132nd? Not a ton of north south traffic in that area. Maybe not, but it doesn't seem feasible to keep it like that. Not feasible? There is no reason to spend any money to improve 132nd stree...
by windsor
Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
Replies: 73
Views: 13307

Re: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute

Hmmm... Well, at least it has Giles as one stretch of road together. But can't they find a way to straighten 132nd? Not a ton of north south traffic in that area. Maybe not, but it doesn't seem feasible to keep it like that. Not feasible? There is no reason to spend any money to improve 132nd stree...
by windsor
Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Inner Rail Food Hall (Aksarben Village - 67th & Center)
Replies: 24
Views: 3896

Re: Inner Rail

I love the food hall concept, but I feel anything in a food hall costs $2 more than a regular restaurant. Anyone else feel the same? The westroads food hall prices are even worse than Aksarben.

Yes food prices are higher these days, but it seems like food halls have always been higher.
by windsor
Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: La Vista City Centre
Replies: 123
Views: 25433

Re: La Vista City Centre

Relax. Stop rushing them! They've only been working on this 2-3 year project for 6 years. It should be pointed out this is the same developer who has had COMING SOON signs for a rocket car was at 72 & Dodge for 3 years now. Same developer that has done nothing with their big plans at central pa...
by windsor
Fri Jun 16, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Pocket Park (NWC of 12th & Capitol)
Replies: 24
Views: 2417

Re: Pocket Park (NWC of 12th & Capitol)

Wow, great addition to Downtown!
by windsor
Tue May 23, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Charles Schwab Field Omaha (TDAPO)
Replies: 1110
Views: 224965

Re: Charles Schwab Field Omaha (TDAPO)

Size does matter. The Omaha Storm Chasers games are so much better at Werner Park.
by windsor
Tue May 09, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Downtown Library - 1401 Jones Street
Replies: 209
Views: 27540

Re: New Downtown Library - 1401 Jones Street

It's boggled my mind for years why the city refuses to have actual sidewalks on this block. Remove all the loading docks and replace them with sidewalk that matches the street? What about all the building entrances at dock height? Who will pay for the engineering and construction of all that work? ...
by windsor
Tue May 09, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Kiewit Business News
Replies: 50
Views: 6518

Re: Kiewit Business News

MadJack wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 9:41 pm A nice win for the Southport area!
It will be great to have a large daytime population in Southport again.
by windsor
Tue May 09, 2023 12:34 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Downtown Library - 1401 Jones Street
Replies: 209
Views: 27540

Re: New Downtown Library - 1401 Jones Street

This building turned out fantastic on the outside. I can't wait to see the inside.
by windsor
Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 911
Views: 222291

Re: The Omaha World Herald

It's impossible to keep a local news organization afloat with local advertising dollars and paying customers alone. It is what it is. It will take either deep charitable pockets or a completely new model to keep local news going in the future. We already have that. The Flatwater Free Press and the ...
by windsor
Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha, Cheap Eat$
Replies: 140
Views: 14895

Re: Omaha, Cheap Eat$

Coyote wrote: Thu Jan 19, 2023 7:53 am The owners of Kamp Blackstone were in search of the best cheeseburger in the city but they say they couldn't find it. So, they created it.
Wow, that's quite an arrogant statement.
by windsor
Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:38 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Warhorse Casino (62nd & Q Street)
Replies: 54
Views: 10354

Re: Warhorse Casino (62nd & Q Street)

If you’re upset they’re using TIF for this, it’s likely because you have no clue how TIF actually works. You are exactly right. This has been pointed out over and over but the anti TIF people just don't care. They are improving a facility by renovating (and building new) and in doing so, increasing...
by windsor
Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:31 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Legacy Crossing Apartments (NEC 108TH & Fort Street)
Replies: 53
Views: 10616

Re: Legacy Crossing Apartments (NEC 108TH & Fort Street)

Pretty disappointing that the reporter kept referring to Dave Pantos as "Planos". The reporter repeatedly mispronounced his name and the crawl at the bottom of the screen had his name misspelled. How could they have not noticed the error? In the bottom left corner of the screen, his name ...
by windsor
Tue Nov 15, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I-29 What If
Replies: 32
Views: 1769

Re: I-29 What If

Thanks. It wasn't easy to make. My thinking was "Practically every other state has at least 2 interstate routes running through it. Why not Nebraska?" Nebraska is near the bottom of the list for population per square mile. It would be hard to justify the cost of running another interstate...
by windsor
Mon May 23, 2022 3:22 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 403102

Re: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel

. Facebook Album: https://bit.ly/3z92If1 Tweets: https://twitter.com/GrowOmaha/status/1528570414846418946 https://twitter.com/GrowOmaha/status/1528570595717402624 https://twitter.com/GrowOmaha/status/1528570833878274048 Few of my Favorites: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTaTDjlXsAECob6?format=jpg htt...
by windsor
Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 911
Views: 222291

Re: The Omaha World Herald

They charged me $240 this year for E-EDITION ONLY! It was $132 last year! Holy cr@p! I don't understand why anyone pays them? We have the Nebraska Examiner and Flatwater Free Press, both of whom write better stores. We have 3.5 local TV stations that provide faster breaking news than the OWH. Every...
by windsor
Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Restaurant Hoppen
Replies: 16
Views: 2086

Re: Restaurant Hoppen

NEDodger wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:00 am I thought Nicole Ashkemit (sp?) was good
So good the World-Herald fired her for being honest and truthful.
by windsor
Wed Jan 26, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263141

Re: Nebraska Medicine

From the Nebraska Examiner: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2022/01/26/unmc-sparks-long-term-shifts-on-corridor/ What is the latest with Project NExT? Gold said he hopes to start seeing “steel in the ground” in 2023, but that will depend on when and how much funding the federal government commits. He ...
by windsor
Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:06 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2460
Views: 4937165

Re: Mutual Tower on the Library Lot

Mutual of Omaha HQ headed for downtown Omaha library site https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2022/01/25/mutual-of-omaha-hq-headed-for-downtown-omaha-library-site/ Wow, tomorrow will be one heck of a day for Omaha! Great too see an announcement coming for both projects. Great work by the Nebraska Examiner.
by windsor
Tue Dec 21, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)
Replies: 945
Views: 266876

Re: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)

Local is a great concept with poor execution. I had high hopes when the concept was announce but have never been impressed. NEX is a great location for a concept like this, hopefully something similar will fill the void.
by windsor
Fri Nov 19, 2021 12:37 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Construction Thread
Replies: 200
Views: 33604

Re: Steelhouse Omaha- new OPAS Live Venue

This one sure went up fast. Amazing transformation from the nasty asphalt parking lot that cover that lot for too many years.
by windsor
Fri Nov 19, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Dahlman Rows - 7th and Center
Replies: 29
Views: 5218

Re: Dahlman Rows - 7th and Center

This one is turning out better than expected. To me this is the perfect infill project for the neighborhoods south of downtown. It appears they have some nice sized rooftop decks too.
by windsor
Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:09 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 911
Views: 222291

Re: The Omaha World Herald

The Monday paper is like a napkin. The incredible shrinking paper I call it. I just get the Sunday paper and mainly look at the sports. A very quick read. .........So what are those people down in that World Herald building doing :?: How many fools er I mean journalism professionals does it take to...
by windsor
Wed Oct 04, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 911
Views: 222291

Re: The Omaha World Herald

I have heard from a very good source within the World-Herald that the World-Herald is hurting right now. The World-Herald numbers are way off where they want them. I see a lot of magazines that let you read their product online and it has the look of a magazine. I don't recall if its a pdf or some s...
by windsor
Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:12 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Clarinda and The Page
Replies: 221
Views: 24304

Re: The Clarinda and The Page

While it may be poor, its still rare in this city. We have destroyed building after building in this town. I don't care if its not the best example, at least its an example.
by windsor
Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:39 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 328880

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

What an absolutely stunning urban makeover. Right now we have a suburban dump. It's going to be fabulous to see this space transform over the next two years.
by windsor
Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: West Dodge Pointe - Baxter (NW 168th & Dodge)
Replies: 159
Views: 30359

Re: West Dodge Pointe (NW 168th & Dodge)

Its been a really long road for this development, its hard to believe it might actually get started. The biggest problem that they will face is the property has awful access. Its going to take a bad road and make it even worse. From what I hear, the state isn't going to allow left turns off of 168th...
by windsor
Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: New Construction at 192nd and Q Street
Replies: 7
Views: 1635

jessep28 wrote:There's a shell for retail space going in at 19060 Q St. according to permits.
Thanks for the quick answer!
by windsor
Thu Oct 10, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: New Construction at 192nd and Q Street
Replies: 7
Views: 1635

New Construction at 192nd and Q Street

Hi all, It's been a while.  Does anyone know what the new construction at 192nd and Q Street is?  Yesterday the were moving dirt around on the lot immediately east of Tanners on the NE corner.
by windsor
Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Printing Press
Replies: 21
Views: 3368

Good luck, I am looking forward to more.
by windsor
Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Sam Mercer 1921-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 3360

Sam Mercer is one of the most important people in Omaha history.  Can you imagine downtown without the Old Market?
by windsor
Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:34 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263141

Well this is absolutely fantastic news.  I am glad they listened to the neighbor's concerns about parking and went back to the drawing board.  the building looks nice and will be nice accent to all the brick building at UNMC.
by windsor
Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Plank Seafood Provisions (12th and Howard)
Replies: 30
Views: 3092

Early May.  I knew one of you guys would have the answer for me.