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by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:25 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Vacation Of Streets in the Creighton Expansion Area
Replies: 11
Views: 2005

Jeff Beals wrote about these Creighton development in this weeks City Weekly. Really good article. Too bad they don't update their site.
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:21 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Work Begins at Crossroads
Replies: 158
Views: 26406

Omahans like going to the neighborhood strip mall, because it's convenient. A destination site downtown isn't convenient. Ask your neighbor in suburbia the last time they were in the Old Market and actually bought something. But, I can dream, can't I? Yes, but when people start to live downtown, it...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:17 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: North Freeway/480 interchange overhaul
Replies: 93
Views: 21927

Maybe while they're doin this they could redo the lame 480 missouri river bridge. I mean a well designed interstate bridge would compliment the pedestrian bridge very well!
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:15 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Riverfront Place (721 Riverfront Drive)
Replies: 1028
Views: 226973

There should be an announcement before long as the two cities have been working together to close the financing gap and working on plan modifications to limit the overall project cost. Using the excavated soil from Riverfront Place as infill/compact for the bridge ramp is one of those cost saving m...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Sat Jul 16, 2005 4:27 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Work Begins at Crossroads
Replies: 158
Views: 26406

I hope the design will look good, a well designed store will really help make the area more appealing. I don't want to see a two story cookie cutter target (well you know what I mean).
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Sat Jul 16, 2005 4:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: Central Park Plaza rennovation
Replies: 148
Views: 13652

I was glad to hear this. These buildings are one of the three (Central Park 1&2 and 2223 Dodge), that need to land some new businesses. Hopefully this well be just one more step to lowering our DT vacancy rate. I actually think it would be cool if they made one of the towers residential nad the ...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:14 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Wells Fargo Arena
Replies: 47
Views: 8894

Wow the WFC is looking wonderful! I hope I can get a chance to check it out one day.
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:51 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Something else for Des Moines and Omaha to compete over
Replies: 9
Views: 2147

Is that going to be complete around the same time as the mississippi river pedestrian bridge?
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:13 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Elkhorn Annexation
Replies: 598
Views: 46655

Elkhorn's bid to delay trial denied
Moran said the City of Elkhorn deserves to know what its future holds. He said Elkhorn leaders would have a hard time budgeting for 2006 if the matter wasn't resolved quickly.
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:08 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Omaha getting a J Crew store..FINALLY..
Replies: 33
Views: 8560

Isn't village pointe going to expand by filling in that space on the south side by the movie theatre? I noticed a sign there with a rendering on it last time I was there. Maybe they will make a huge store in that space :D Actually all of that is going to be Gap's little complex. Gap, Baby Gap, Gap ...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:44 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Memorial Stadium
Replies: 250
Views: 86799

Didn't they just get new top of the line turf a few years ago?
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:38 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Jays basketball season tickets hit record
Replies: 7
Views: 1633

Jays basketball season tickets hit record

Jays set season ticket record The Bluejays have sold 9,530 season tickets for the 2005-06 season. That exceeds last season's record-total and has school officials encouraged that they might hit the 10,000-mark before the season begins. Creighton finished 29th nationally among Division I schools in ...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:31 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Wells Fargo Arena
Replies: 47
Views: 8894

Man, isn't it great how we can have a nice thread about Des Moines without having an Omaha vs Des Moines pissing match....
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:26 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Value Place coming to Omaha & Lincoln
Replies: 19
Views: 3782

What building is this again?
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:21 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

This experience is part of American culture. I know if I ever have kids I am not going drop a shit-ton of money on tickets and concessions so they can play on a jungle gym. That cheats them out of an experience they will someday cherish. If I want an entertainment center, I will go to family fun ce...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:14 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Omaha getting a J Crew store..FINALLY..
Replies: 33
Views: 8560

Isn't village pointe going to expand by filling in that space on the south side by the movie theatre? I noticed a sign there with a rendering on it last time I was there. Maybe they will make a huge store in that space :D
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:12 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Burlington Station
Replies: 445
Views: 63827

I'm a little disapointed, but at the same time I'm a little happy. I, like most, would love to see the space used for something better than condos. Hopefully it will see another project.
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Wed Jul 13, 2005 11:30 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

Although, what did families do before stadiums were viewed as entertainment complexes? Was it abnormal for a family to catch a game together in the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's? I wonder if the women of those decades could sit and enjoy a game. Maybe the problem is our women. Baseball hasn't really...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:26 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Stylee in London
Replies: 13
Views: 2220

Very cool pics! I love that bullet shapped tower (british tower?). What does that look like at night? If its lit, UPC should take note on how they light the building, because it looks to me as if it has an all glass exterrior as well.
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:14 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

Kind of a rant here, but still on topic. Being a person who has been to half the major league stadiums, I hate the argument that Rosenblatt Stadium is top notch venue for minor league baseball. I highly doubt any of the people saying that have ever stepped foot in a major league stadium, or newer mi...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Tue Jul 12, 2005 6:54 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: KM3 for Sale?
Replies: 19
Views: 3464

Who cares about the no 6pm news cast. Who wants to watch basically the same newscast 30 min apart. I've never understood that. We're like the only market that does such a thing.
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Tue Jul 12, 2005 5:31 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: possible new flights at eppley
Replies: 15
Views: 2061

Sweet!
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:46 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Ameritrade Earnings
Replies: 1
Views: 765

Ameritrade Earnings

Ameritrade posts 20 percent rise in third-quarter earnings

Sounds like if things keep up this way, F500 isn't too far away, or maybe even a tower! :D
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:40 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Hotel Deco (15th & Harney) Former Redick Hotel
Replies: 103
Views: 31408

That would be a good property for some apartments or condos.
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restaurant Preferences
Replies: 61
Views: 6566

I wonder if anyone would donate money to help keep the place open. Or the whole city could bombard it with business so they make enough money they don't have to close.
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:35 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: North Downtown Discussion
Replies: 1417
Views: 193710

Thanks for that Chef! Hopefully things went well. And also hopefully we will see some plans soon.
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:28 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Demolition at 74th and Dodge
Replies: 7
Views: 1277

Is this near the old, now closed, douglas county office?
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:26 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Official: West Dodge Expressway
Replies: 975
Views: 83615

It's really too bad they couldn't landscape that strip of painted concrete between 680 and 114th like they had from 90th to 680. It really would have looked nice with some greenery on that median. I suppose they can always do that later, but I figure that's unlikely. The median wasn't as wide as it...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Sun Jul 10, 2005 12:51 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: RanchBowl Walmart
Replies: 13
Views: 2458

Hopefully Omaha By Design will step up to make sure this walmart, or whatever it is, isn't that crappy blue and grey building.
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Sun Jul 10, 2005 12:13 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Old UNO Hockey Threads
Replies: 307
Views: 18802

Mavs continue to struggle

Season ticket hike irks some Mavs fans The upgraded seating plan comes at a time when the UNO hockey program already is struggling to maintain its fan base. Herbster said season-ticket sales have dropped from 6,300 to " fewer than 3,000 " since the team moved from the cozy Civic Auditoriu...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Sun Jul 10, 2005 12:00 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: The Great Platte River Road Archway
Replies: 64
Views: 14330

That interchange is pry the main reason why the arch's attendance is so low. Its so stupid how it is now. You have to drive past it, then get off, then backtrack again to get back on. It really creates too much hassel for all the travelers who are looking to take a quick break. Hopefully that interc...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Sun Jul 10, 2005 11:55 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: ABA basketball franchise news
Replies: 20
Views: 3722

Weren't they looking into changing the name?
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Sat Jul 09, 2005 4:12 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

First off (somewhat off topic, but its linked to my point), Creighton needed a larger arena (although I thought the loud civic was a better place for basketball, but I like the QC now, so I'm over that). Thier attendance in the last 10 games of their last season at the civic was basically standing r...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: City View Apartments (Former Rorick)
Replies: 48
Views: 13301

As usual, the World Herald picks up on the news almost a week after we found out on this site. What a shocker, the WH is never behind this site...
It also sounds like the St. Claire building is going condo as well.

Anyway here's the story.

Rorick and St. Clare buildings going condo
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 07, 2005 2:50 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: 16 screen movie theatre announced for Sorensen Park Plaza..
Replies: 13
Views: 1577

wrong, this area doesn't even have the cinema center. It's still a good 25 minute drive. It's so bad living up North that I just stopped going to movies except for the occasional dundee midnight. I will say I predict this development to be very profitable and look for an explosion of development up...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:48 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Nebraska population tidbits
Replies: 9
Views: 1760

Douglas, Lancaster and Sarpy counties now have more people, 879,630, than the other 90 counties combined — 867,584. Sarpy County has 135,973. Lancaster County has 261,545. Douglas County has 482,112. Is it just me, or does this seem extremely pathetic? Well, look at it this way. Outstate Nebraska s...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:40 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: 16 screen movie theatre announced for Sorensen Park Plaza..
Replies: 13
Views: 1577

Good to hear. Its shocking the only thing this area has is the Cinema Center and the Dundee. This is overdue for the area, good news!
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:33 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

...I think you are spot on in your assessment of Creighton's interest in the Royals Stadium (Otherwise known as Royals Park at North Downtown). Please don't tell me thats its name. I think it needs to be given to a corprate sponsor (strictly because they could help with the cost and make it closer ...
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:25 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Dave & Buster's co-founders in Omaha today..
Replies: 6
Views: 983

I hope they expand to fit the pool tables. That was my favorite part. Sadly I still haven't gotten a chance to check it out yet though.
by OmahaDevelopmentMan
Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:18 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

Haven't had a chance to post in a few days, so cut me some slack on responding to this so late. Cowboy and Chef, you nailed it! I couldn't agree anymore. Here's what I disagree with. I don't agree with Creighton sharing the stadium. In Missouri, SPringfield wanted to build a stadium in hopes of land...