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- Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How “Omaha” are you?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2790
Re: How “Omaha” are you?
I'll jump in. I'm not the most active but follow the forum fairly regularly. Born at "New" St Joes. Went to public schools in Millard specifically Walt Disney and Millard Central. Attended Prep, graduated from Creighton, and now going for a masters at UNO. My mother lives in Florence, I li...
- Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:06 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
- Replies: 2572
- Views: 7743227
Re: Mutual Tower on the Library Lot
Mutual of Omaha HQ headed for downtown Omaha library site
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2022/01/25 ... rary-site/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2022/01/25 ... rary-site/
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Mill / 114th Street General Discussion
- Replies: 29
- Views: 531
Re: Old Mill / 114th Street General Discussion
I work in the FNB Plaza building and there have been rumors for quite awhile as the strip mall began losing tenant en masse. As Cowboy noted, rumors have swirled with regards to redevelopment. There was an article in the paper a month or so ago regarding Kohlls having legal actions brought against i...
- Sat Feb 03, 2018 5:01 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: 610 Building
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1593
Re: 610 Building
This little area has really taken off. My wife and I lived in Hanigan Square about ten years ago and to see the whole stretch from the car wash and Leavenworth St to this building and the one to the South of OKeefe really makes we wish we didn't "need" *cough*kids*cough* a yard. But yeah, ...
- Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:22 am
- Forum: Projects Never Built
- Topic: Downtown HDR Corporate Headquarters
- Replies: 982
- Views: 113336
Re: New HDR Corporate Headquarters
I heard from a friend that works at HDR they DO NOT want retail in the building...they don't want to mess around with being a landlord
Isn't HDR going to be technically a leasee?
Isn't HDR going to be technically a leasee?
- Fri Feb 06, 2015 11:59 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: DOT: Beyond Traffic Report
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2453
Re: DOT: Beyond Traffic Report
Here's an article from a few weeks ago. Good examples of well designed BRT stations. Looking at these vs. the MAXX down in KC it's like night and day. I made my first impression of BRT off the system in KC but if they funded anything remotely like these stations I think it would go along way in figh...
- Fri Sep 21, 2012 7:05 pm
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Memorial Stadium
- Replies: 257
- Views: 106768
While not as clear as Collin's picture (didn't notice the bar in the way). Â But here's a view from the 6th level suite North of the Press Box. Â I can say this is going to be massive! Â I can only image how those outdoor seat patrons are going to feel up there. Â From the Westside even with the abi...
- Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:24 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Urban Village (30th and Leavenworth)
- Replies: 100
- Views: 25853
- Mon May 21, 2012 7:40 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Benson
- Replies: 458
- Views: 107487
- Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:07 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Super Walmart on 50th and Ames
- Replies: 82
- Views: 15091
Lest we recall a 22 year old was shot less than three blocks from this location awaiting a bus not more than a week ago. . . At 11:30 in the morning. Â Granted, gang violence here in Omaha is 99% of the time a targeted crime, but the store will certainly serve a purpose for the community. To gloss o...
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:00 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3551
- Views: 496301
Thanks Brad, the previous owner's (a recalled mayor's son), did a great job of keeping the house fairly up to date, especially for having six kids grow up in it. We looked at a house in Fieldclub, however the only one in our range didn't have a driveway or off street parking. Kind of  a deal killer...
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:43 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3551
- Views: 496301
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:16 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Fontenelle Park (48th & Ames)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1725
Fontenelle Park
Well it looks as if the fate has been sealed for the golf course. Â After living in a loft at 14th & Jones for a few years, we bought a house a block south of Holy Name. Â Me personally, I'm excited that I'll have a frolf course in the area, hopefully. But, I also see the benefits of urban golf ...
- Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:36 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Aksarben Village
- Replies: 2396
- Views: 456883
Well, I'm officially in my new office. Â And, as it turns out I might have the best view of some of the development yet. Â My windows over look the Zone 5 construction and BCBS. Â Here's a couple quick pics. Â Excuse the boxes in the view and poor quality as I took this from a year old G1 cell phone...
- Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:56 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Omaha Chamber Kiosk (13 & Howard)
- Replies: 177
- Views: 27218
- Fri May 08, 2009 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NetBooks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 737
I just bought the Aspire 1one 10.1 from NFM last weekend. Â So far it's what I expected. Â Don't let the no optical drive scare you, you can pretty easily set up drive sharing on your existing machine. Â A few of the things to make it easier was the over 5 hour battery life. Â to make reading on the...
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:27 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: jLofts (13th & Jackson)
- Replies: 477
- Views: 38670
- Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:39 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Downtown Wells Fargo renovation
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1419
My girlfriend works for Wells in their mortgage division and they've been working on the building since September 07 and were suppose to move back in July 08. Â Now they're shooting for February. Â It's a complete gutting with everyone moving to the Farm Credit Building except for the true consumer ...
- Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:52 am
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
- Replies: 1045
- Views: 236840
A nice story about Lambert Bartak the organist for the CWS Most major league teams do not employ organists anymore. Even the Omaha Royals, Rosenblatt’s primary tenants, stopped using Bartak a few seasons ago. It is possible that none of the players on the eight teams that made this year’s College Wo...
- Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:07 am
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: "Fertile Ground" mural on Energy Systems building
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5674
Wow! I'm impressed, should definitely be a great addition to the area.
http://ameganfindsartinphilly.files.wor ... er-023.jpg
http://www.communityarts.net/readingroo ... ec-map.jpg
http://ameganfindsartinphilly.files.wor ... er-023.jpg
http://www.communityarts.net/readingroo ... ec-map.jpg
- Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:38 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
- Replies: 4184
- Views: 374558
- Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:41 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
- Replies: 4184
- Views: 374558
Me persnally, I don't see any different challenges than faced by the Qwest Center regarding the Super Fund Site. Â What's the cap now? Â 12 foot? If it is, I personally believe that may be the deal breaker for the Daub challenge. Â The Swanson Site, do we really need to discuss this? Â I, personally...
- Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:16 pm
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: Walking with Dinosaurs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 813
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:14 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
- Replies: 4184
- Views: 374558
Just a few things. parking-as previously mentioned through the thread, parking is and will be a pain in future taking the public's investment in a vacuum. Â That however isn't the case. Â The best example I have is getting to the qwest. Â Does it take an hour to get to and enter a lot? (true questio...
- Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:49 pm
- Forum: Business
- Topic: Sad to see The Reading Grounds close...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1621
- Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:39 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
- Replies: 4184
- Views: 374558
- Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:22 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
- Replies: 4184
- Views: 374558
- Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:53 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: North 90th Street Development
- Replies: 52
- Views: 9912
- Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:51 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Gavilon HQ (World Herald Block)
- Replies: 510
- Views: 90013
- Sat Dec 15, 2007 7:52 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2007-08
- Replies: 178
- Views: 12005
As a VERY recent Creighton grad (as of about 8 hours ago), I will say this game is great for the state. Â If the 'Skers can continue to bring in top 20 teams to the Qwest then I'll be thrilled. Â Two strong programs helps both teams. Â As the old saying goes high tide raises all ships. Â This of cou...
- Sat Dec 15, 2007 7:42 pm
- Forum: Statistics
- Topic: Qwest Center Omaha - US/World Rankings
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3059
Good call back Coyote, Other than the Music Hall and other than regular tenants what has been at the Civic the last year. Â heck, even the mega church Christmas extravaganza has moved to the Qwest. While the long term viability may be questioned, the city continues to spend money(the new press lot),...
- Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:44 pm
- Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
- Topic: GI diver takes the plunge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 921
GI diver takes the plunge
No way to describe this other than watch the clip.
http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=14164&comments=1
A true patriot!
http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=14164&comments=1
A true patriot!
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: England's new urbanism
- Replies: 0
- Views: 477
England's new urbanism
Just an article I stumbled upon on Prince Charles' pet project. Â Pretty interesting
http://www.planning.org/thecommissioner ... fall98.htm
http://www.planning.org/thecommissioner ... fall98.htm
- Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:16 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: City-County Building Expansion?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1742
What do you think the chances are that the city/county put there money where there mouth is and bring some jobs to areas like 24th and Lake or 30th and Ames? Â To me this makes sense for a number of reasons: 1)investments in struggling areas to bring a little sense of community security 2)bring peop...
- Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone invest?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3609
I know this will probably jinx it, but what a mature and informative thread this has turned into. Kumbaya, y'all. completely agree; almost scary. The question now becomes were do you keep you dollars; east or west of 72nd :;): With the roth you also have to consider, in addition to increased tax r...
- Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone invest?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3609
Stargazer brings up a point on the roth IRA vs. traditional IRA. Â When considering there is definitely a give and take. Â Use a roth with tax taken on withdraw and you have a larger amount to receive interest on which can be sizable. Â But, the big thing when considering what IRA to use is taxes ar...
- Thu Nov 08, 2007 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone invest?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3609
Two things I've been doing for my grandma(I have no money, just finishing up a degree in Econ/Finance, set to graduate in Dec) since around February is divesting her stock market holding in financials into indexed bonds and various forex(mainly peso, pounds, and euros) I personally expect this slump...
- Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:02 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Creighton Basketball 2007-2008
- Replies: 304
- Views: 19092
- Wed Oct 24, 2007 11:49 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
- Replies: 4184
- Views: 374558
Don't forget the money multiplier effect on $38m. Â That 38m roughly turns into 340m single dollars spent with a multiplier effect of 165(at a 10% a savings rate). Â Of course this assumes the initial 38m stays local. Â In that case lets assume half or 19m is immediately exported to superpose Joe's ...
- Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:59 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Creighton Campus Development
- Replies: 548
- Views: 118674