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by GetUrban
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 327
Views: 57071

Re: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)

Brad wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:32 pm Tower Crane went up today. These were shot around noon before the arm went up.

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That's the nicest temporary construction trailer parking lot I've ever seen!

sorry I haven't posted much lately. I'm still out here lurking occasionally.
by GetUrban
Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 254756

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

16 days without any measurable rain in northeast DOCO. Good thing we had such a wet July and early August, but I'm starting to worry all of the extra plant growth we had from all that rain is going to dry out and become a big fire hazard.
by GetUrban
Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Digs Apartments (SE 31st and Marcy Street)
Replies: 36
Views: 2558

Re: Digs Apartments (SE 31st and Marcy Street)

With such a sloped site, they probably could have found a way to have at least a portion of the parking garage be 2-stories to fit in more parking stalls, similar to 38th and Leavenworth, at added cost to the development though. I have to side with the neighbors on this one, since transit in Omaha h...
by GetUrban
Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 254756

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

Wow! 3.49" for August already, in Northeast DoCo.
by GetUrban
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 254756

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

Ended up with 5.75" for July in northeast DoCo.
by GetUrban
Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 252652

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

Brad wrote: Sat Jul 22, 2023 6:39 pm Thought this scene looked cool this morning...

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Wow! I love the colors and contrast between sunlit surfaces and shadows. The detailing of the building elements looks awsome.
by GetUrban
Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 254756

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

Given what might be coming later tonight, it’s a good time to gather up any loose lawn furniture, hammocks, stacking chairs, umbrellas, etc. and get them stowed out of the way of potential paths of wind.
by GetUrban
Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 254756

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

Seems like we should be making a dent in the drought with these rains , I got an inch at my house today, at least it's not bone dry anymore. I dunno, welcome rain for sure, I dont remember the quote verbatum, but "we have to have well above average moisture for a good six months in order to ge...
by GetUrban
Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2460
Views: 4912849

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

thenewguy wrote: Fri Jul 07, 2023 7:28 am looks like they are removing a significant amount of dirt for what i assume are city services (sewer, water, etc)
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Maybe they are doing a basement after all. We’ll have to wait and see.
by GetUrban
Fri Jul 07, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 254756

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

We had 1.02” in the last 24 hours and 2.09” for July so far, in northeast Douglas Co. What a relief.
by GetUrban
Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 254756

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

So far the Omahdome stands firm.
by GetUrban
Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Coventry (204th between Q and Harrison)
Replies: 136
Views: 43291

Re: Coventry (204th between Q and Harrison)

This getting area is getting a lot of duplicate stores. Hy-Vee Gas (2 Miles from 180th and Q), McDonald's (2 Miles from 180th and Q) and now Runza (3 Miles from 168th and Harrison). Instead of additional locations, how about staying open a little later. Most people would be happy with a late night ...
by GetUrban
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Urban Theory Readings
Replies: 5
Views: 1252

Re: Urban Theory Readings

Thanks for posting this! I’l be sure to take a look.

“Sprawl Repair Manual” Love the title!
by GetUrban
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2460
Views: 4912849

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

Does anyone know if it's unusual to not have a basement in a building of this height. I wonder if the 15 story attached parking garage has something to do with not needing a basement. Omaha currently does not even have a parking garage approaching 15 floors, 8 or 10 floors would probably be our tal...
by GetUrban
Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2460
Views: 4912849

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

Brad wrote: Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:00 pm Is that a tower crane pad on the east too?

East
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Looks similar to this one on the West
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Tower cranes are interesting and all, but I’m more excited by the progress they’ve made setting all of those permanent pile foundations down to bedrock for the actual building!
by GetUrban
Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 254756

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

Got 0.38 in north central Douglas County. Trees and lawn might still have a chance after all. But I’m worried we’re heading into the normally dry time of the year. Every little bit helps, maybe we’re breaking out of the pattern that dominated May, one can hope.
by GetUrban
Mon May 29, 2023 10:09 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 254756

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

My gauge in north central Douglas County recorded a whopping 0.03 in. Around 2:30 am this morning. It didn’t last long but the ground was still wet in a few places around 7:00 am. The last more significant rain we got in May was around the 16th with .40 in the same location. Some our trees are clear...
by GetUrban
Mon May 29, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartland of America Park
Replies: 367
Views: 235163

Re: Heartland of America Park

Upper half of the day means after 5pm Interesting. I have never heard this phrasing before in my 60 years. I’ve heard “top of the day” before which I understand to mean beginning of the day or morning. But never upper half. Might this be a regional colloquialism from somewhere other than here local...
by GetUrban
Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Farnam Street changes
Replies: 53
Views: 5100

Re: Farnam Street changes

God what a collective waste of time that turned out to be. I would have been okay with roundabouts over the current setup but apparently thats too much for some. I agree. Roundabouts would have been a good compromise even though it would suck for affected property owners. Roundabouts are working we...
by GetUrban
Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Farnam Street changes
Replies: 53
Views: 5100

Re: Farnam Street changes

I get a kick out of people who complain about the yellow flashing turn arrow. I’m like: How do you respond to a normal flashing yellow light… Yellow flashing means proceed through the intersection with caution and yield to oncoming traffic if turning turning left. The problem is when there is too m...
by GetUrban
Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Farnam Street changes
Replies: 53
Views: 5100

Re: Farnam Street changes

This seems to be part of a trend for Omaha to eliminate traffic lights in general. I’ve noticed a few traffic lights being removed in less-used locations like the one that was removed recently on N 72nd & Nebraska Plaza by the underutilized movie theater near Sorensen Plaza. There are also a lot...
by GetUrban
Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Builders District at North Downtown
Replies: 277
Views: 45462

Re: The Builders District at North Downtown

Noddle's next office building is a hybrid mass timber construction. I happened to come across some information regarding hybrid CLT/CFS while looking up information on CFS. Anyway, for those interested, Noddle's hybrid mass timber building might be following this model. https://www.naturallywood.co...
by GetUrban
Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2460
Views: 4912849

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

From my point of view at work I see about one third of the hole has been filled to street level from the north side. The fill dirt is topped with gravel. Maybe it's a soil prep thing, compaction, maybe they are not going to commit to full construction until the street car is a done deal and ready f...
by GetUrban
Thu Mar 16, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2460
Views: 4912849

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

A residential tower likely requires a downtown grocer first. And a downtown grocer likely requires more density first. At least from a $500 million plus risk analysis point of view, IMO. I absolutely think the streetcar makes it possible to build one right now, and have it work. Street car to Wohln...
by GetUrban
Sat Mar 04, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)
Replies: 342
Views: 73482

Re: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)

I don't think they saw the need for it back then, that other bridge behind the arna points right at the bridge and was the logical place to put it back before the ballpark and anything in north downtown was built. Thats a good point. North dt is a whole nother animal than it was back then. On the f...
by GetUrban
Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Juvenile Justice Center at 18th and Harney - 8 stories
Replies: 458
Views: 80392

Re: Juvenile Justice Center at 18th and Harney - 8 stories

The original plans called for it to be 10 floors, but it was shortened for some reason to 8. Now it looks like it should have been left at 10. Crazy how that works lol Hopefully they’ll expedite the programs that were supposed to negate the need for at least the same number of cells they have now i...
by GetUrban
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1230
Views: 181520

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

Hollywood sex symbol Raquel Welch dies at 82 Raquel Welch, whose emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film “One Million Years B.C.” would propel her to international sex symbol status throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, has died. She was 82. Welch died early Wednesday after a brief il...
by GetUrban
Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 328424

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

I keep floating my crazy idea: The only way I can see to make this intersection livable: 1. Cut and cover all through traffic, and turn lanes. 2. Business access via a single lane and round about 3. Space for dedicated ROW for RT 4. Continuous sidewalks for a greenway, to also double as speed table...
by GetUrban
Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 254756

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

Totals based on reports to the NWS Wow! The Reverse Omadome Effect! That one caught me by surprise. I thought it was going to be another bust, based on some forecasts were trending down with dry air coming in last night. Must have been a lot of moisture coming in at higher elevations. I thought the...
by GetUrban
Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is This Just a Nebraska Thing?
Replies: 13
Views: 1555

Re: Is This Just a Nebraska Thing?

Buffet is free to express his opinion on any subject, but I hope he doesn't think his remarkable success in his stock market endeavors and controlling ownership in multiple companies should carry enough weight to persuade people to agree with everything he says, based on his past successes, without ...
by GetUrban
Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shopping Mall What ifs
Replies: 39
Views: 4498

Re: Shopping Mall What ifs

What if there was a Northroads Mall at 72nd and I-680? How would it look? This probably isn't the greatest design in the world, but at least I tried. https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/71/22/f4/ME15Y41M_t.png https://cdn-thumbs.imagevenue.com/cc/c6/4a/ME15Y45D_t.png There is a brand new Amazon fulfi...
by GetUrban
Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: College Bowl Games
Replies: 18
Views: 1337

Re: College Bowl Games

The SoFi Stadium is by far the most interesting thing about this blowout game.
https://www.sofistadium.com/
by GetUrban
Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:29 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2460
Views: 4912849

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

Another “nugget” Mutual skyscraper update.. Construction is still set to start on January 2nd. There will not be a ton of “sexy” equipment at the site; as they will still do foundational prep work- going deep into the foundation to “de water” and it dry out- in order to fill in the foundation with ...
by GetUrban
Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:13 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3455
Views: 424417

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

Maybe Mr. Buffet is looking at the bang for your buck. You can either have a 30 block streetcar that MoO wants or a city wide ORBT system. It takes a degree of urban density to make bus rapid transit work. Omaha generally is too spread out, unless you can convince people to drive or walk to transit...
by GetUrban
Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial Election
Replies: 99
Views: 6460

Re: 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial Election

Q&A with Gov.-elect Jim Pillen: Taxes, school finance top legislative priority list Nebraska Gov.-elect Jim Pillen says he wants to work with the Legislature to knock some sense into the state’s property taxes, income taxes and school finance. Pillen, who takes office Jan. 5, detailed the top p...
by GetUrban
Sat Dec 24, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Construction Thread
Replies: 200
Views: 33603

Re:Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Construction Thread

GLASSHOLE23 wrote: Sun Dec 18, 2022 7:05 pm It's all the same 65 degree slant.
Yeah, you’re right. The perspective view of the photo made the panels look more vertical toward the north end, at least to me.
by GetUrban
Sun Dec 18, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2022 Weather Thread
Replies: 1238
Views: 49766

Re: 2022 Weather Thread

I feel guilty because I’m missing the abnormally warm winter weather we’ve had the last few years, but at the same time it’s reassuring we can still have the typical normal Nebraska winter weather most of us remember from the past.
by GetUrban
Sat Dec 17, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: What is art?!
Replies: 16
Views: 1591

Re: What is art?!

It can be art whether or not the creator intended it to be. After that the question becomes how many other people think it’s’ art? Reality isn’t defined by a poll. That’s the “50 million Elvis fans can’t be wrong” fallacy. If it’s a matter of opinion, then nothing is art. Or everything is art. Or s...
by GetUrban
Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: What is art?!
Replies: 16
Views: 1591

Re: What is art?!

It can be art whether or not the creator intended it to be. After that the question becomes how many other people think it’s’ art?
by GetUrban
Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Construction Thread
Replies: 200
Views: 33603

Re: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Construction Thread

Looking great! I love the progression of the verticals along the east facade as they gradually become more slanted where they meet the slanted South facade. Kind of mimics sound waves, which is entirely appropriate for a music venue.