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charlie123

Can the height exceed FNBO tower? I once heard that there was an agreement between the city and FNBO that no other building could exceed the height of FNBO's tower for 100 years. Any truth to this?

charlie123

I was at the 144th and Dodge Charlestons location and heard that they just broke ground on a new location in the Boys Town Development (Heartwood Preserve) to replace their existing West O store. Has anyone else heard this? -- i hope i put this in the correct spot within the forum

charlie123

It appears another building is going up west of the Applied Underwriters building. I believe their building runs North to south, and the building I see going up that appears to be about the same height looks to be too far away to be part of their "bat wing" shaped building. Any info?

charlie123

it's too expensive --The kids love it, but it's easier to avoid now with higher costs, etc.

charlie123

They are planning/hoping to have Dodge to Blondo on 180th open this August - likely late in the month.

charlie123

I believe they have a location (First Westroads) off 158 and dodge by the tagge building

charlie123

That's right Brad.... I forgot about the former movie theater --- That's where Dicks is and the original younkers is now a movie theater... I was off. I do recall Earl May being in the parking lot near where The cheesecake factory is today (possibly a bit closer to the mall though). Things have chan...

charlie123

The big yellow crane is back up again at the Applied Site. Are they adding more steel to the building now? It's hard to see what's going on over there w/the hill, etc in the visual way

charlie123

Just curious if I have my Omaha History Correct when it comes to Westroads Mall: Dicks Sporting Goods is where Younkers used to be - except expanded a bit further out w/new building add The Jones Store was built where Montgomery Ward's was--- but then converted to Younkers later, now closed. The foo...

charlie123

Did Lanoha back out of the main street project then?

charlie123

I drove by the Applied Underwriters construction site today - a complete ghost town. Has anyone heard if that project will ever start back up again?

charlie123

I dont think you will see the Applied project at/near completion for years. They are apparently in a lot of trouble with insurance regulators. Thats why their corporate campus came to a screeching halt. Its not due to Covid----just look North a mile to the Carson development.

charlie123

Its is actually Privada... they are getting ready to start building the streets. After viewing the plat, the area includes a couple of convenient store/gas stations and some fast food venues. It’s probably about 50% commercial and the rest is residential on the south end of the land. The estate lots...

charlie123

It will be sad to see the tree farm go. The area does need a gas station and some other commercial mixed in will be well used.

charlie123

That is sad to hear. Any more info?

charlie123

HDR was offered (By Applied Underwriters) the corner/highest profile parcel (144th & Dodge) as Applied Underwriters wants to build further back on either parcel (DeMarco or Boystown). This was before they decided to build downtown...then since backed out of that deal. The article a couple months...

charlie123

I took a closer look... A poorly written sign taped to the door "closed due to plumbing maintenance, sorry for the inconvenience"

charlie123

I don't think Harrington's survived. It appeared to be closed when I drove by last night with a note on the window. Perhaps not... I don't mean to start rumors, but this may be the case. Their phone isn't working either.

charlie123

The building was purchased October '15 by Kennedy Legacy 108... Permits were pulled listing property use as "Salon Suites" as stated in this string. They are doing a lot of demo to the front step/former patio area. Looks like a lot of remodeling happening inside.

charlie123

Is this still moving forward? Their website isnt up anymore that i can see.

charlie123

I searched the permits. Nothing yet. The dumpsters are filling up, but no news yet.

charlie123

I drive by the former Grisanti's location daily.... There have been people touring it, perhaps to purchase? --- Now there is a large dumpster on the West side and workers inside. My guess...a mexican retaurant or something not requiring too much change.

charlie123

Menards certainly appears to branch out, or diversify a bit. Good for them. I notice whenever I drive by a newly built Menards, they are always leasing land around the property in which they built their store on. They seem to already be more into land development/commercial real estate than their ri...

charlie123

It looks like it's a Home 2 Suites by Hilton.... off 178th & Dodge (actually 178th & Chicago west of the other hotel/Village Pointe) Â being built. I hope I'm not too late posting this (did someone else already?) but I just started digging on the permits site. http://home2suites3.hilton.co...

charlie123

I heard that TD Ameritrade got approval from the City Council to have a bridge built over the Papio creek to the West of their new tower in order to have an "Emergency Exit" out of their campus...... Any truth to this? Â This would be somewhere around their parking lot possible then in th...

charlie123

Any idea when they start moving employees into the new building?

charlie123

Looks like it's going to be a Great Southern Bank, which is headquartered out of Springfield, MO

charlie123

Nebport5 - I agree, the picture doesn't look as good as it does in person. During the day, the front of it (South Side) seems to be more attractive w/the design, then at night, the back is my favorite...with the lighting. The front doesn't appear to light up as much as the back does.

charlie123

article mentions Club Nico Biliding (Copper Thief caught)

http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/Man- ... 35951.html

charlie123

The lights have been on now for the past 4 or 5 nights I believe. Here's what the building looks like now at night. (Taken 1/21/2013) It's interesting how the windows appear to "pop out" as the lights shine from all directions up and down. Image is of North side/Dodge Street side (b...

charlie123

I just heard the building was sold to someone else (a different real-estate investor) and now Charleston's is out. They may even tear the former OCB building down.

charlie123

It appears now (as mentioned above) that the former Taco Bueno is now being converted into a KFC. Â there is a sign and workers on-site doing work.

charlie123

Sign finally up... it's Small Miracles Day Care, which is the same daycare off 192nd & Pacific.
Website also shows "coming soon" image: http://smallmiraclechildcare.com/

charlie123

A photo taken 1 block to the east in the evening (facing west) Â Not Brad quality, but it shows what is completed on the inside. Â The South facing side is certainly much nicer looking at night. Â

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charlie123

photo from 10/29/12 Â 5:40 PM (back side of building or North Side)

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charlie123

Photo's of the building framed
(180th Dodge - Southeast Corner Approx)

charlie123

Linkin5 - You aren't kidding...their website is a mess. Â It almost makes me not want to waste the time to go check out the new store.

charlie123

http://www.omaha.com/article/20121023/MONEY/710239984

charlie123

Certainly does look like a daycare now. Â I'll try to get an updated photo. Â building looks nice so far, although, just framework.

charlie123

It does have a lot of littel rooms in it... Does appear to be a medical office of some sort. Â Surprised it's for sale/lease, though

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