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by jjjjhskr
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 436977

Re: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

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Morgantown, WV has a Personal Rapis Transit line that goes 8.3 miles. Possibly an option from Eppley to downtown?
by jjjjhskr
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 595783

Re: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)

EricHaley wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:20 am How big is Cubby’s? They seem to have a decent selection of items, a meat counter, and they’re successful.
And ridiculously expensive
by jjjjhskr
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Brandeis Building (210 S 16th St)
Replies: 319
Views: 30374

Re: Brandeis

Condos on 2 floors, the rest are apartments
by jjjjhskr
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:08 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Brandeis Building (210 S 16th St)
Replies: 319
Views: 30374

Brandeis Building (210 S 16th St)

I’ve heard that the Brandeis has been sold. $5 milllion in upgrades planned. DGX is going away and a new restaurant will go in. Probably replacing the food court.
by jjjjhskr
Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Builders District at North Downtown
Replies: 284
Views: 46051

Re: The Builders District at North Downtown

I'm NOT a fan of changing street names for the sake of a few blocks. It's super confusing for navigation. I also find it super annoying in other cities when a street has 3 names. I would be fine honoring the Pettit family a different way. A statue or artwork involving donuts. Picture a giant donut ...
by jjjjhskr
Mon Feb 05, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 178595

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)

The OKC tower has little chance of getting done. The mayor doesn’t even support it. Everything I have read says that a city that size cannot afford one of that height and would be cost prohibitive - the higher the tower goes they greater the cost per sq foot.
by jjjjhskr
Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:02 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 178595

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)

Location -
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by jjjjhskr
Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old School Building (4206 S 13 ST)
Replies: 9
Views: 2585

Re: Old School Building (4206 S 13 ST)

It has also been the German American home years ago
by jjjjhskr
Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old School Building (4206 S 13 ST)
Replies: 9
Views: 2585

Re: Old School Building (4206 S 13 ST)

Wasn’t that a Sokol and also the German American home at one time. Not a school.
by jjjjhskr
Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:04 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486710

Re: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)

Heard not heads
by jjjjhskr
Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486710

Re: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)

I’ve never heads anyone describe it as the “coveted capitol district” before.
by jjjjhskr
Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70474

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

Pics from the lobby bar/registration desk today -
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by jjjjhskr
Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Market Tenant news
Replies: 155
Views: 37654

Re: Old Market Tenant news

Patio railing has gone up on the corner of 11th and Howard in front of the old cupcake Omaha space. it’s supposed to be a creperie and gelato shop.
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by jjjjhskr
Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Hawaiian bakery and coffeee shop opening
Replies: 4
Views: 1306

Hawaiian bakery and coffeee shop opening

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A Hawaiian bakery and coffee shop opens tomorrow on 19th and Leavenworth. it lists as a pop up but I understand that the plan is to open permanently.
by jjjjhskr
Sun Sep 03, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70474

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

New opening date - October 6
by jjjjhskr
Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: UNO Campus Update
Replies: 529
Views: 156446

Re: UNO Campus Update

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For reference here’s some pics from th bar at the University of Wisconsin’s student union.
by jjjjhskr
Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:11 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Market Tenant news
Replies: 155
Views: 37654

Re: Old Market Tenant news

My understanding is that a Chinese restaurant started by Flagship is going into Wheatfields and the crepe restaurant at the food hall at Aksarben is adding a second location where Cupcake Omaha used to be.
by jjjjhskr
Mon Aug 07, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70474

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

we have landscaping happening and Moxy has been added to the hotel sign (probably hard to see in this pic)
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by jjjjhskr
Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 595783

Re: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)

Developers of Omaha's old Civic Auditorium site plan apartments, hope for downtown grocery The council voted 6-0 to sell the site, near 17th Street and Capitol Avenue, for $1.36 million. They previously had agreed to sell it for about $1.5 million. The council also voted to approve the group's prel...
by jjjjhskr
Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 268939

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

A new shop opened in tbe corner of Farnam and 10th in the corner of the Mercantile. will take a pic next time I’m by.
by jjjjhskr
Sun Jul 23, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70474

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

Opening pushed back to September 12
by jjjjhskr
Mon Jul 17, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 417235

Re: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel

I’m one of the founders of Leahy Mall Yacht Club . We bring out boats down at 11 am on Sunday’s. You should join us! We often get a pretty good crowd.
by jjjjhskr
Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Untamed Kitchen (SEC 15th & Farnam)
Replies: 6
Views: 530

Re: Untamed Kitchen (SEC 15th & Farnam)

I couldn’t find a topic on this but I think there may be one. This is a pic of the New restaurant going in that building- Untamed Kitchen
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by jjjjhskr
Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70474

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

Looking forward to the sign going up
by jjjjhskr
Mon Jun 26, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3512
Views: 1556140

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

May numbers are out. Month to date up 10%. Of note is United up 29%. Delta down 1%, American up about 5%, Southwest up 9.9%. The rest are negligible. On track to do about 4.8 million or so. All things being equal could be closer to 5 million. If the numbers continue to hold, I currently have an est...
by jjjjhskr
Mon Jun 26, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 417235

Re: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel

There’s an endowment to keep it cleaned and updated. Very well planned!
by jjjjhskr
Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486710

Re: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)

I checked it out last Friday and just had a beer. Prices are higher but it’s a cool place and may be worth the extra $. Have heard the food isn’t that great m but I would be they get that figured out soon.
by jjjjhskr
Tue Jun 13, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70474

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

The opening has been pushed back to July 27
by jjjjhskr
Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70474

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

Here’s a before and after pic from the facade washing. Also, the planters are getting ready for landscaping.
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by jjjjhskr
Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 268939

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

The sign is up for the first new restaurant in the Mercantile- Memoir (new American cuisine). No opening date so far but they’re hiring for a chef de quisine.
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by jjjjhskr
Tue May 30, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown parking update?
Replies: 211
Views: 27030

Re: Downtown parking update?

Update - here’s what the updated meter poles will look like.
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by jjjjhskr
Tue May 30, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown parking update?
Replies: 211
Views: 27030

Re: Downtown parking update?

they’re leaving the meter poles in the sidewalks, should be interesting starting tmw.
by jjjjhskr
Thu May 04, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3512
Views: 1556140

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

As usual lots of extra flights at Epply due to Berkshire Hathaway. Includes United flights from Newark, hope they make it permanent again.
by jjjjhskr
Tue Apr 18, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3512
Views: 1556140

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

March up 16.2%, up 18.2% YTD. https://www.flyoma.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/march-2023-traffic-statistics.pdf I would think that’s good for Eppley since Omaha has more business than leisure travelers. Business travelers tend to pay higher prices. The huge jump by United is nice to see. I rememb...
by jjjjhskr
Tue Apr 18, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3512
Views: 1556140

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mr.Nuke wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:24 pm March up 16.2%, up 18.2% YTD.
https://www.flyoma.com/wp-content/uploa ... istics.pdf
The huge jump by United is nice to see. I remember when they were to dominant carrier at OMA.
by jjjjhskr
Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70474

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

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Exterior work almost done, they’ve started working on adding awnings.
by jjjjhskr
Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70474

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

The opening date on the Marriott website is listed as June 30th.
by jjjjhskr
Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 36 & Leavenworth Apartments (3612 Leavenworth )
Replies: 32
Views: 5415

Re: 36 & Leavenworth Apartments (3612 Leavenworth )

So we are using TIF to fund VRBO rentals instead of housing? This is why we need TIF reform. Im all for TIF being used to defray housing costs in blighted areas, but blackstone isnt blighted. Midtown as a whole isnt blighted. The housing they are building with these tax credits isnt affordable. TIF...
by jjjjhskr
Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Downtown Library - 1401 Jones Street
Replies: 209
Views: 27549

Re: New Downtown Library - 1401 Jones Street

Windows in. Sign up. Jones street between 14th and 15th open for car traffic again. Library demolition/MoO debate aside, it can not be overstated what a major, major improvement this is for the long derelict corner. Can't wait for the first person to get run over trying to cross 3 lanes of 14th str...
by jjjjhskr
Tue Feb 14, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Event Thread
Replies: 51
Views: 4264

Re: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Event Thread

All tickets for this show at general admission priced at $75 each