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by edsas
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LA to Omaha - Anything interesting / quirky along route?
Replies: 10
Views: 918

Re: LA to Omaha - Anything interesting / quirky along route?

Hi Rose! I lived in LA for 11 years and made the round trip between California and Nebraska about 15 times. I have no particular stop I can recommend but I can tell you that my favorite route is north through Salt Lake City and then through Wyoming. Heading through southern Utah and through Colorado...
by edsas
Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Kiewit HQ
Replies: 278
Views: 49299

Re: New Kiewit HQ

I like the building in general. I'm just a little baffled by the inconsistent exterior materials. Couldn't the black and glass have extended all the way on the south front? Leave the brick to the north?
by edsas
Sat Jun 20, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another nice Omaha drone aerial video-
Replies: 6
Views: 1145

Re: Another nice Omaha drone aerial video-

Awesome video. My only complaint -- I'm not sure why drone videographers like to speed up the film in random spots. Just let the viewer take it in. We can skip ahead if we get bored.
by edsas
Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:39 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: LA Freeways
Replies: 9
Views: 1081

Re: LA Freeways

Here's my take on it. I lived in Los Angeles from 1999 to 2010. Coming from Lincoln (where I'd lived from 1994 to 1999), I found the LA freeway system to be an absolute jumble. 1999 was before cars had standard GPS systems and before the wide use of cell phones. No smartphones. So, to get around LA ...
by edsas
Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Could Omaha replicate Lincoln's Lied Place project?
Replies: 14
Views: 1663

Re: Could Omaha replicate Lincoln's Lied Place project?

I think the question is should they? And the answer would be yes. The other aspect of Lied Place that should be incorporated in future Omaha high rises - true mixed use. One positive about the Lied Project that makes it realistic for Omaha developers is cost. Like you said the capital to build the ...
by edsas
Thu Sep 26, 2019 2:03 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Could Omaha replicate Lincoln's Lied Place project?
Replies: 14
Views: 1663

Re: Could Omaha replicate Lincoln's Lied Place project?

Maybe a long, skinny condo highrise could be attached to the garage on 321 N. 17th? Could be similar to Lied Place. I've also always thought a tall, thin residential building could go on the southeast corner of 16th and Dodge, across from the First National Tower. Ooh. Good pick. https://www.google...
by edsas
Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Could Omaha replicate Lincoln's Lied Place project?
Replies: 14
Views: 1663

Re: Could Omaha replicate Lincoln's Lied Place project?

I think the question is should they? And the answer would be yes. The other aspect of Lied Place that should be incorporated in future Omaha high rises - true mixed use. One positive about the Lied Project that makes it realistic for Omaha developers is cost. Like you said the capital to build the ...
by edsas
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:44 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Could Omaha replicate Lincoln's Lied Place project?
Replies: 14
Views: 1663

Could Omaha replicate Lincoln's Lied Place project?

So the Journalstar just published an article giving details on the time frame for Lied Place (Lincoln's new second tallest at 250 feet). They are starting to do the pilings and the building will rise rapidly over the next few months, topping out in August of 2020. What strikes me about this project ...
by edsas
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:29 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q
Replies: 125
Views: 27860

Re: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q

Details about the timeframe: https://journalstar.com/business/local/lied-place-will-rise-rapidly-with-four-floors-of-office/article_c51ec716-9a18-589c-9be7-586105ec5d31.html#tracking-source=home-top-story Should top out in August of 2020. 250 feet. Beating US Bank tower by 30 feet to assume second t...
by edsas
Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:54 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2019
Replies: 581
Views: 25758

Re: Nebraska Football 2019

On the other hand. This 2019 Husker D-line blows away the 2007 defensive line (even with a sophomore named Suh) The 2019 defense is quite a few rungs down the ladder from 2007 defense. I hate to say it but the 2019 defense is starting to stink. That is what the problem is going to be this season. W...
by edsas
Tue Sep 24, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2019
Replies: 581
Views: 25758

Re: Nebraska Football 2019

On the other hand. This 2019 Husker D-line blows away the 2007 defensive line (even with a sophomore named Suh). And the explosiveness of this 2019 offense is greater than the Sam Keller lead offense of 2007. And the Frost coaching staff vs the Callahan coaching staff, well... Maybe this turns into ...
by edsas
Tue Sep 24, 2019 2:14 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2019
Replies: 581
Views: 25758

Re: Nebraska Football 2019

I hate to say it, but this feels like USC 2007 to me. Shaky Husker team with a lot of potential offensive firepower vs a visiting juggernaut looking like a well-oiled machine. I think the Buckeyes jump out to a big lead and the Huskers get a late surge to make the final score look closer than the ac...
by edsas
Tue Sep 17, 2019 9:29 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2019
Replies: 581
Views: 25758

Re: Nebraska Football 2019

Illinois is worse than NIU, based on results this year. They might even be worse than South Alabama. Not really. Colorado was the best team we played so far and Illinois will be the 2nd best. The coach of Illinois gets paid 5 million dollars a year and was the head coach of the Chicago Bears for ov...
by edsas
Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:35 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2019
Replies: 581
Views: 25758

Re: Nebraska Football 2019

Brian Christopherson said the difference between this being a 38-7 Husker victory or a 31-34 OT loss was razor thin. Just a handful of moments here and there turned what could've been a comfortable win into what we got. Another epic meltdown. Damon Benning pretty much said the same thing. And I agre...
by edsas
Tue Sep 03, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2019
Replies: 581
Views: 25758

Re: Nebraska Football 2019

Based on what we saw Saturday, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried about the Huskers going to Colorado on Saturday. But, I think it's important to remember -- "performances" vary in sports from week to week, game to game. What we saw out of the offense was at best a "D." For ...
by edsas
Tue Aug 20, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: A pair of Nebraska screenwriters movie opens today.
Replies: 0
Views: 2328

A pair of Nebraska screenwriters movie opens today.

Hey everybody, my old friends from Grand Island -- Guy Busick and Ryan Murphy -- have a movie they wrote opening today. It's currently 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtYTwUxhAoI[/youtube] Apparently Guillermo del Toro saw it and loved it. A future cult classi...
by edsas
Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19520

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

Some comparative growth numbers for regional CSA’s and MSA’s - Omaha CSA- 2010: 902,041 2018: 978,989 + 76,948 Lincoln CSA- 2010: 324,468 2018: 356,083 + 31,615 Des Moines/Ames CSA- 2010: 722,323 2018: 817,007 + 94,684 Wichita CSA- 2010- 657,230 2018- 680,106 + 22,876 Grand Island MSA- 2010- 81,850...
by edsas
Thu Apr 25, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)
Replies: 35
Views: 4969

Re: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)

Interesting story... Interesting that he was living in an LA apartment with his first Oscar. Wonder what is the deal with your friend not introducing you over & over? Talk about strange. He moved out of that building shortly after that. The building itself was really nice, though. Don't think o...
by edsas
Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:02 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)
Replies: 35
Views: 4969

Re: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)

I guess I'll throw in my own Alexander Payne story. I met him five or six times out in California. He frequently spoke at The Nebraska Coast Connection which is a group of entertainment industry professionals (mostly from Nebraska, but not entirely) who meet up once a month. The organizer is a frien...
by edsas
Sun Apr 07, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!
Replies: 100
Views: 19520

Re: It’s that time of the year, my favorite time- 2018 metro/CSA population estimates coming in less than 3 weeks!

Also, I found this metro population braketology game that is pretty fun to play. I got 60 of 63 correct the first time I played it.. It’s a fun game to fill in time before the CSA/MSA estimates come out on the 18th.. From the US Census- https://www.census.gov/dataviz/visualizations/057/?CID=CBSM Ci...
by edsas
Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:59 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Carson HQ's - 144th and Dodge
Replies: 17
Views: 3045

Re: Carson HQ's - 144th and Dodge

Cool building. Especially when the second building gets built.

Nice to see a slick looking project like this accompanied with "construction is to begin this summer."
by edsas
Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:40 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Metro Omaha 1 million or Nebraska 2 million -- which hits the landmark first?
Replies: 6
Views: 2819

Re: Metro Omaha 1 million or Nebraska 2 million -- which hits the landmark first?

I believe these two population milestones are closely tied together.. Yep. It will come down to how many additional metro Omahans come from elsewhere in Nebraska. The Nebraska side of the metro could easily absorb another 30,000 residents from other parts of the state in route to gaining the 60,000...
by edsas
Wed Mar 27, 2019 9:37 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Metro Omaha 1 million or Nebraska 2 million -- which hits the landmark first?
Replies: 6
Views: 2819

Metro Omaha 1 million or Nebraska 2 million -- which hits the landmark first?

So, Omaha's metro is roughly 60,000 people away from 1 million. The overall population of Nebraska is about 70,000 shy of 2 million. Which one hits the landmark first?

I think they both make the breakthrough in 2023.

What do the stat geeks say?
by edsas
Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:45 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Mixed Use Hotel (9th & O Sts.)
Replies: 80
Views: 15443

Re: Mixed Use Hotel (9th & O Sts.)

Horrible turn of events on this project. The developers will now build a six-story hotel. From a potential 17-story mixed use development to a huge nothing burger. On a corner that could have turned into a premier location in Lincoln. :( https://journalstar.com/business/local/scaled-back-project-at-...
by edsas
Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:25 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q
Replies: 125
Views: 27860

Re: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q

Construction should start in April and finish in 2021:

https://journalstar.com/special-section ... fef9f.html
by edsas
Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:39 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1114
Views: 331553

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

From an aesthetic point of view, I think it's just fine and works into the skyline quite nicely. However, if this were my development and the money was all there to do whatever -- I would keep the pedestal with the rooftop patio, but I would eliminate the concrete in the tower, push the two separate...
by edsas
Mon Feb 04, 2019 5:27 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1114
Views: 331553

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise

Looks like it would be about a 450-footer. Crossing fingers that it makes it out of the fantasy stage.
by edsas
Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:58 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q
Replies: 125
Views: 27860

Re: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q

That sharp & nice-looking building would just "add a cherry on top" on Downtown Lincoln -- for sure. It may not look that impressive at a distance or from the stadium, but when you're in it (working, living, shopping, eating), it really is a delightful downtown. On many street corners...
by edsas
Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:50 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q
Replies: 125
Views: 27860

Re: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q

https://journalstar.com/business/local/lied-place-heads-toward-spring-construction-city-to-consider-redevelopment/article_749cd604-5dcc-5d1a-a822-889b4ee98b5a.html#1 I looks like this project is just moving right along. There will be additional sidewalk improvements which should add to the classine...
by edsas
Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:05 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q
Replies: 125
Views: 27860

Re: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q

Here's a shot of the south endzone showing the tops of building in downtown. This new scraper will have an incredible presence from this angle. https://i.postimg.cc/F1n8g1XN/download.jpg EDIT: Not sure why this picture is so tiny. If you look for it in google images, you'll be able to find a bigger ...
by edsas
Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q
Replies: 125
Views: 27860

Re: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q

Thanks for the info. Im really hoping this for Lincoln. The city needs a new look.... I have an old postcard of their early 70's current tallest building -- which may have been inspired by Omaha's b&w striped 1969 Woodmen Tower. https://i.postimg.cc/RJV4nT7G/20190114-203228.jpg Maybe I'm misrea...
by edsas
Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:30 pm
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Videos of Omaha
Replies: 17
Views: 4948

Re: Videos of Omaha

That was really poorly researched. I feel like I googled for click-bait top-10 lists with questionable research Omaha is on and made assumptions for each one. It’s mostly a BS video.. But I will say, the talk about Omaha drivers and their inability to merge, is spot on... Ciao..LiO...Peace Terrible...
by edsas
Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:08 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 403399

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

I gotta agree with Rock Harbor on much of this. I'm excited about the coming spin-off developments, but I've always loved the sunken lagoon. It's beautiful. And I also don't get the criticism that GLM is always empty. Seems highly utilized every time I go down there. It's not ever crowded, but it sh...
by edsas
Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:39 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Census Estimates 2018
Replies: 51
Views: 10137

Re: Census Estimates 2018

Althought it really does suck that the heartland is pretty overlooked, I can understand the view growing up on the coasts. The Midwest really doesn’t contribute culturally and outside of the trendy millennials living in urban centers, people in the Midwest are exactly as phrased earlier^ “culturall...
by edsas
Sat Jan 05, 2019 11:57 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Census Estimates 2018
Replies: 51
Views: 10137

Re: Census Estimates 2018

Interesting conversation. There's very little evidence that Nebraska's political conservatism is holding it back in terms of domestic migration. Check out this map from 2017: https://amp.businessinsider.com/images/5a57cab528eecc1d008b4616-750-563.png Nebraska had a net loss in domestic migration. Bu...
by edsas
Wed Dec 05, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Kiewit HQ
Replies: 278
Views: 49299

Re: New Kiewit HQ

Kiewit headquarters planned for north downtown won't have retail space in parking garage Developers of the construction and engineering company’s offices are asking the city to waive a requirement that garages built in certain areas include first-floor retail offerings, like restaurants and shops. ...
by edsas
Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:30 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q
Replies: 125
Views: 27860

Re: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q

With 40% of units committed and a fairly small $30 million price tag, I hope that's enough to keep this project on track. This will obviously by huge for Lincoln. Seems like a conservative estimate, but hopefully they can push this through. Yeah, when you consider that the other two big projects in...
by edsas
Thu Oct 25, 2018 2:33 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q
Replies: 125
Views: 27860

Re: 20 Story Tower Proposed for 12th & Q

With 40% of units committed and a fairly small $30 million price tag, I hope that's enough to keep this project on track. This will obviously by huge for Lincoln.
by edsas
Thu Oct 04, 2018 10:27 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: ZONE 5 (Aksarben Village)
Replies: 173
Views: 34918

Re: ZONE 5 (Aksarben Village)

Man, I'm jonesing so hard for a new skyscraper in Nebraska. Looking at the frame for Zone 5 going up, my imagination just wants to keep stacking 30 more levels on those five...
by edsas
Wed Oct 03, 2018 11:12 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
Replies: 1039
Views: 212912

Re: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately

Great article. But did anybody else find "about halfway between Sioux Falls, SD and Kansas City, MO" to be a weird reference point? As if anybody reading the New York Times is thinking, "Where's Omaha? Oh yeah, half way between Sioux Falls and Kansas City." :D