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by zedmib
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558374

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Emirates, Turkish, or Virgin Atlantic?
Closest Emirates gets to Omaha is Chicago and Dallas. Might be a bit of a squeeze for the heavies but it could work.
by zedmib
Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558374

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Omaha Interdimensional Quantumport,
Let's go all the way! :mrgreen:

I am so glad this project is starting. It will be interesting to see what permanent international flights we can get. Canada and Central and South America also possible. Not sure about direct European flights, but who knows.
by zedmib
Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wildlife in the City
Replies: 121
Views: 17412

Re: Wildlife in the City

Deep in the wilds of South Omaha (50th and Grover area) I have encountered deer, turkey, and fox. It's wild out there!
by zedmib
Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 94197

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

For the Hawaii flight, 3800 miles, you would need an A330 NEO or similar, possibly a 737 Max 7 or A321 neo. I doubt if there would be enough demand to fill the A330 but the airport has enough runway for it.
by zedmib
Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:56 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5462615

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

I just peeked out the window from work. All the tower sections are up and the cab is placed. No boom sections yet.
by zedmib
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5462615

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

One more of the original 11 sections left to go. It's hooked up to the crane Cables but still on the ground. The initial height of this tower crane should equal the UP hq.
by zedmib
Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5462615

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

I count 11 tower crane section for the east (yellow) crane and the crane cab. In the east lot there are more parts for the tower crane arm on the ground.
by zedmib
Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5462615

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 fo...
by zedmib
Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5462615

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

Another idea for the beams is support for a retaining wall after the library moat walls are removed. I'm sure they will go down at least two more floors before foundation piles are drilled. I get a ringside view of this project from work so it will be fun to watch.
by zedmib
Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:01 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5462615

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

Why not shoot for 850 feet? When First National announced the height of their tower I was amused that it was just a few feet taller than the tallest in DM and KC. At 850 it would be the tallest from Chicago to the west coast and from Dallas, and iirc, north to the north pole. And if you continue bey...
by zedmib
Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:06 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: St Patrick's Day 2019 Skyline
Replies: 4
Views: 4806

Re: St Patrick's Day 2019 Skyline

I participated in the parade. It was 13 degrees when we lined up. I was with a group of cosplayers that included Ghostbusters and two of their cars. A Jedi, two super heros. Two characters from Harry Potter, Professor Slughorn (me), and Bellatrix in her jail uniform. Had fun once we started moving.
by zedmib
Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:35 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 75291

Re: Central Park Plaza

I think Nebport5 is on to something when talking about "The Apex" getting " blocked out" by whatever is built on the library site. If they can't be the signature building at the end of the mall they might as well maximize the sites rentable space. I like the look.
by zedmib
Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:45 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 355279

Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha property

While tall is tall and I will enjoy any good design, I wonder if they could keep the height interval between buildings. The Woodmen at 478, FNBO at 634, New building with the same 156 difference? 790 feet?
Just have to wait and see. :)
by zedmib
Mon May 31, 2021 7:28 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: MH Landing Landing - Ramada redevelopment (72 & Grover)
Replies: 145
Views: 43827

Re: Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel and Convention Center

Turtle9160, I also have attended Anime Nebraskon for many years. I have also attended many other Fandom events there going back to the mid 1980s. It will be tough to replace for Nebraskon. With around 6000 in attendance for the event the one time they tried to move it to the La Vista events center i...
by zedmib
Wed Oct 16, 2019 12:43 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 880
Replies: 8
Views: 1657

Re: Interstate 880

Lets dream and make this the start of the next metro ring road. Cross the river between Desoto Bend and Wilson's Island (but elevated over the river valley so it doesn't flood like 680). Run it north of Fort Calhoun, over by Washington, turn south to the east of Waterloo, down to Gretna. Make a turn...
by zedmib
Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:34 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual Campus Redevelopment (33rd & Farnam)
Replies: 376
Views: 61958

Re: Mutual of Omaha Plans for the Future?

Ok, pure dreaming on my part. Mutual takes a hint from the NYC Hudson Yards project and builds a 25 story 1.1 million sq ft tower over 480 between 28th and 29th, Dodge to Douglas. Closer to the skyline, new third tallest with a lovely logo visible in wide shots during the CWS and from Turner park. :...
by zedmib
Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:56 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558374

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

"In a letter last year to Smithey, Anne Lombardi, a director of field operations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, wrote: "Our current position is that, even if you do choose to build an FIS (federal inspection station) and a commercial airline does request landing rights for intern...
by zedmib
Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:47 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 596507

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

almighty_tuna wrote:In Coyote's second rendering, anyone else curious as to where that skywalk is going?
I would say the skywalk is crossing 17th street to Park 6.
I agree the plan is a touch underwhelming but we all dream big and that's never a bad thing.
by zedmib
Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:43 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 1200 Landmark Center
Replies: 153
Views: 28440

Re: 1200 Landmark Center

"Beta West" was actually USWest (at least the real estate arm) that built the datacenter. USWest->Qwest->Centurylink. The datacenter was quite the state of the art facility when it opened. Five floors of raised floor space, each floor was about 30,000 sq ft just for computer space. It has ...
by zedmib
Sat Jan 28, 2017 12:38 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558374

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Greetings all! I know its been a while. I've been thinking of a rather "pie in the sky" plan for Eppley. It may never happen but one can dream. Change the river channel north of the airport so that it turns east-northeast just south of the north Omaha power plant. The river would turn sout...
by zedmib
Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:31 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558374

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Greetings all! I've been away a long time. Never left town but life had thrown some challenges. I've been catching up on the boards and though I am no longer an active pilot I still like to keep up with local aviation news. After looking at the October 2013 Eppley master plan revision and reading co...
by zedmib
Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:16 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Publicly traded companies based in Omaha.
Replies: 14
Views: 5240

Gordmans. Stock symbol GMAN. :D
Oops, Should have read the whole list:)
by zedmib
Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Because it's funny
Replies: 905
Views: 113116

Ages ago (mid 80's) there was a mock commercial on Saturday Night Live for Colon Blow cereal ( Warning: May cause Abdominal distention). My brother was working at the Hy-Vee on 51st and Center and some woman asked if they had it in stock! :lafcry:

I found the video on hulu but I could not embed.
by zedmib
Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha Metro Area's Best BBQ
Replies: 223
Views: 33117

I live relatively close to Harkeets, but I have not eaten there. I WILL take the drive to the Amarillo any chance I get. Sausage appetizer, potato chips, corn on the cob, and dirt cake is my favorite meal :banger: .
The brisket sandwiches are great too.
by zedmib
Tue Feb 02, 2010 3:28 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: 1970's Book: Proposed Eastern Nebraska Int Airport Plan
Replies: 25
Views: 11186

Thanks for posting the scans. Like I said.. a unique runway layout. It would be interesting to see how many movements that design could ultimately handle. It looks like the layout would minimize taxi times to and from the runways. I always though the north-south runways should have been 12,000 ft as...
by zedmib
Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:23 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: 1970's Book: Proposed Eastern Nebraska Int Airport Plan
Replies: 25
Views: 11186

I've looked at this study several times at UNO's Library. I was to be about 2/3 the size of Denver's (DIA). The runway setup was very odd and unique. It is worth the read though I doubt it will ever happen.
by zedmib
Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319027

From the angle of the rendering the "big hole" could be filled by a nice hi-rise on the downtown library site.
by zedmib
Fri May 29, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Omaha Master Plan
Replies: 521
Views: 75671

:D Hello all, I know, I've been away for a while. Every master plan I've seen is just dreams on paper. We have all seen ambitious master plans dissolve into something mundane or just stupid. My take on a few Items: Whatever replaces the WDC library should be well designed and/or iconic. While the tw...
by zedmib
Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:42 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: South Omaha building questions?
Replies: 15
Views: 1859

If it's the same place I'm thinking of it was on the east side of 24th street half way between L and Q. I can't remember the exact address but I think the tan stone facade is still there. I remember when I was in cub scouts and boy scouts (mid 70's to early 80's) that was the place that had all the ...
by zedmib
Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:18 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: L Street Marketplace
Replies: 286
Views: 92045

I first encountered Books-a-Million last year in KC KS across the street from the Furniture Mart. Similar to Barnes & Noble but it felt like an over sized B Dalton.
by zedmib
Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374373

IF this stadium is going to be built I want the NCAA to commit to a permanent agreement that Omaha will be the home of the CWS ad infinitem (ad nauseum :mrgreen: ). How long will it be before the other shoe drops, the cost to expand the Hilton? Does anyone else see an issue with the Qwest Center hav...
by zedmib
Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Famous people or things from or invented in Omaha or NE
Replies: 181
Views: 40894

Not sure if she was born here but I knew her in High School at Omaha Central:

Jill Andersen, Singer, actress (Omaha, the Movie; About Schmidt)
by zedmib
Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:42 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 17
Views: 2255

Welcome to town and the board! I am also a DnD (now EQ2,sorry no WoW for me :mrgreen: ) Scifi guy. Omaha does have a couple of good stores to keep you supplied. Ground Zero Hobbies, on Fort Crook road in Bellevue and about 50th and L ST in Omaha, and Dragons Lair on 86th? and Blondo. One thing we la...
by zedmib
Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:31 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Hitting up the Casino Garages
Replies: 7
Views: 1341

Hello everyone. I know. I've been gone awhile. :D
I just wanted to say that from those views the Wallstreet Tower will make for a nicely balanced skyline.
by zedmib
Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:00 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 94197

The updates and expansion that have occurred at Eppley in the last 10 years have made talk of a new airport impractical. A new terminal and some high speed runway turn-offs would allow Eppley to reach 12 to as much as 16 million passengers per year before a new airport could be discussed. By the tim...
by zedmib
Tue Dec 26, 2006 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drug commercial filmed in Omaha?
Replies: 7
Views: 1339

Drug commercial filmed in Omaha?

A TV commercial for the drug Plavix that shows a man working at a busy newspaper was filmed in the World Herald print facility. It took a couple of time watching it to confirm some of the buildings visible outside the windows. Sure enough, if you look carefully, you can see the UPHQ and the Qwest/WH...
by zedmib
Wed Dec 20, 2006 3:04 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Another little niche bolstering Eppley 'hub' status
Replies: 16
Views: 3711

Airbus currently operates one four engine jet, the A340. None fly scheduled routes to Omaha. A diverted flight is always possible. Around here we are familiar with two four engine jets. Both are Air Force, the EC-135, which is a Boeing 707 and the E-4, a Boeing 747. Now and then a Russian built AN-1...
by zedmib
Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:37 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: We may move to Omaha and I am terrified of tornados!!!
Replies: 61
Views: 16366

Tornadoes do happen. But as discussed above, most do minimal damage on open land. In Omaha's history there have been three major tornadoes in the metro area. Easter Sunday, 1913. Major damage from 50th and Center to Carter Lake, IA. Over 100 dead. There was no warning system at the time. May 6, 1975...
by zedmib
Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:30 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Pinnacle / Swanson Site (10th and Capitol)
Replies: 444
Views: 71029

I like Brad's signature photo. I've had an idea for awhile. I would like to see a skyscraper on the swanson site with a similar design as the red steel markers at the corner of 10th and Cuming. Something like: http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=119425 or http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=121138 J...
by zedmib
Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:16 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Tara Plaza makeover
Replies: 11
Views: 1830

In the catagory of best stripmall makeover I nominate....Montclair Shopping Center on the SE corner of 132nd and Center! :D