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- Sat Oct 03, 2009 11:21 am
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: Benson Tour - October 11
- Replies: 2
- Views: 931
Here are the sites on the tour: Griswold Service: 5504 NW Radial Hwy- Registration drive thru Draney Home: 3112 N 58th Street- Exterior Post Office 6223 Maple Street- Exterior Kremer Funeral Home 6302 Maple Street- Exterior Bade Home: 2728 N 60th Ave- Exterior Schipper Home: 2320 N 60th Street- Exte...
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:33 pm
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: Benson Tour - October 11
- Replies: 2
- Views: 931
Benson Tour - October 11
The 2009 Historic Restoration Tour kicks off this breathtaking fall season with a tour of the historic treasures of Benson on Sunday, October 11 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. The tour, organized by Landmarks, Inc., will showcase examples of great restoration and preservation right in the historic Benson area...
- Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:54 am
- Forum: Photography and Videos
- Topic: Photo opportunity
- Replies: 0
- Views: 490
Photo opportunity
Forum photogs, I am putting together a heritage tour and need photos for our marketing materials, website, etc. This would be a community-benefit project for those interested, as I cannot promise big $$$. If interested, reply to me at vfurlong@cox.net, and I will email a one-page outline of what we ...
- Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:47 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: New University of Minnesota Football Stadium
- Replies: 32
- Views: 6628
- Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:27 am
- Forum: Welcome to Omaha
- Topic: 38th and Marcy?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1982
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:00 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium
- Replies: 1644
- Views: 140950
I wonder if the Royals have any info on how many people attended games at Rosenblatt using public transportation? (...but there most likely is no service along 10th or 13th Street after 7PM) I wonder how many will use public transportation to attend in the chosen Sarpy site? Vince That is what I lov...
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:00 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium
- Replies: 1644
- Views: 140950
I wonder if the Royals have any info on how many people attended games at Rosenblatt using public transportation? (...but there most likely is no service along 10th or 13th Street after 7PM) I wonder how many will use public transportation to attend in the chosen Sarpy site? Vince That is what I lov...
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:00 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium
- Replies: 1644
- Views: 140950
I wonder if the Royals have any info on how many people attended games at Rosenblatt using public transportation? (...but there most likely is no service along 10th or 13th Street after 7PM) I wonder how many will use public transportation to attend in the chosen Sarpy site? Vince That is what I lov...
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:58 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Pinnacle / Swanson Site (10th and Capitol)
- Replies: 444
- Views: 71358
Poll needed
Polls tend to be quite skewed on this site, but if a scientific poll was taken of the Omaha metro, how do you think they would respond to- What is the best use for this land? 1. Green space with skateboard park 2. Hotel 3. Housing only 4. Mixed-use development - retail and housing 5. Parking 6. Targ...
- Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:29 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Downtown Omaha Master Plan
- Replies: 521
- Views: 75834
- Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:32 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Official: Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge
- Replies: 2315
- Views: 356249
Kerry Pedestrian Bridge and local entrepreneurs
OK, the bridge opened last fall, and I think many were surprised at the number of folks who took the walk across and back to see this "tourist attraction" or "new public space" or "curiosity". I would think there are some entrepreneurs out there who are thinking about t...
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pacific Leavenworth Neighborhood Association
- Replies: 2
- Views: 630
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:48 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: 1200 Landmark Center
- Replies: 153
- Views: 28753
Regis Resident makes a great point..... I hope the DID in this next year can add economic development in the small retail and small service areas to their current agenda of trees, homeless, and safety. We need a comprehensive approach over many issues rather than concentrating on a few to make downt...
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:30 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: 1200 Landmark Center
- Replies: 153
- Views: 28753
This is another nail in the coffin of the street life around the Leahy Mall, We need small businesses on Farnam and Douglas around the mall. Density in downtown is a must, but we cannot get it right. Just look at the immediate surroundings of the mall, and it is just desolate. Let's ask for this on ...
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:30 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3550
- Views: 487781
Regarding possible development along a streetcar line.... Let's assume the line goes along Farnam between 10th Street and 40th Street - a 2.5 mile line costing $40 mil. or so (I admit dollar costs can be argued here) A streetcar stops every few blocks and offers a clean, easy on-and-off, quiet, and ...
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:24 pm
- Forum: Business
- Topic: Omaha Area McDonalds
- Replies: 65
- Views: 15583
( since Mac and Don won this poll, I put it under the Mac's topic) Another beauty from the Pew Research boys and girls...... 43%-35% - Big Macs or Lattes? When asked whether they would rather live in a neighborhood with more McDonald's or more Starbucks, Americans manage to typecast themselves by ju...
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:33 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Park Avenue District
- Replies: 62
- Views: 10329
I was able to attend the first 2/3 of this session. Â The audience was primarily potential developers and investors, politicians, real estate persons, Destination Midtown (DM) boosters, and the local homeowners/renters - a large and energetic group, too. First, DM and a rep from RDG Planning and Des...
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:03 pm
- Forum: Welcome to Omaha
- Topic: Places to take a hike
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2103
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:27 pm
- Forum: Statistics
- Topic: Updated: Omaha's Top Rankings
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3688
Here is another rating about what kinds of places in which people would like to live.
The Pew Research boys and girls do some interesting stuff.
You can also take a quiz there about what you might prefer.
http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1096/commun ... top-cities
Vince
The Pew Research boys and girls do some interesting stuff.
You can also take a quiz there about what you might prefer.
http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1096/commun ... top-cities
Vince
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:19 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3550
- Views: 487781
The US Conference of Mayors has put together a Main Street Recovery wish list that they have presented to the federal government hoping to gain $$ if an infrastructure stimulus plan is put into effect. You can check every city's request list at their website. Omaha has a number of requests in the Tr...
- Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:51 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3550
- Views: 487781
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where's our economy headed
- Replies: 394
- Views: 32817
- Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:03 pm
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
- Replies: 1045
- Views: 234219
Does a blog qualify as media?
My daughter sent along this link to a blog that just raved about Omaha - shopping, restaurants, things to do, and then about 40 comments from blog readers both inside and outside the Big O. Here it is: http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/12/design-guide-omaha-nebraska.html Hmmm, maybe we are hip?...
- Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:04 pm
- Forum: Rumors
- Topic: Un-named Major Retail (old saddlecreek target)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5794
At the most recent Midtown Neighborhood Alliance (MNA( meeting, several people confirmed that Goodwill will be moving their HQ and store from the 41st and Pacific area into the vacant former-Target space. The general tone of the comments from MNA were somewhat negative as to this use of the space. Â...
- Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:52 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Midtown Crossing
- Replies: 2172
- Views: 357984
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: An invitation to eomaha forum members
- Replies: 0
- Views: 420
An invitation to eomaha forum members
Forum members, I want to add a "man on the street" or "man on the Internet" component to one of our breakout sessions at the next Restore Omaha. Â I think I may find someone who likes to throw out opinions about Omaha development on these forums. (you think!) If interested, pleas...
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:33 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Omaha Royals release season 2008 Attendance Data
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2753
- Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: North Omaha tour Oct. 19
- Replies: 0
- Views: 543
North Omaha tour Oct. 19
Historic Restoration Tour Plans for Restore Omaha activities for 2008-2009 are well underway. Now in its fourth year, Restore Omaha, with Metropolitan Community College Foundation, offers current and potential owners of older properties an opportunity to learn from local and regional experts about h...
- Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:44 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Omaha Royals 2008
- Replies: 113
- Views: 10276
...sitting in the stands yesterday I estimate 1,000 fans despite the 3,000 plus announced in the WH. There has been complete silence from the public (listening to talk shows, reading the Public Pulse, lack of interest from friends/acquaintances, other media) Â about the Royals possible move to La Vi...
- Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CWS, Rosenblatt, and NCAA- more worms out of the can...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1076
CWS, Rosenblatt, and NCAA- more worms out of the can...
This NY Times piece linked below has more perspectives on a number of topics: Op-Extra Guest Columnist | The Throwback / Takedown at the Ballgame By BUZZ BISSINGER Published: July 19, 2008 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/19/opinion/buzz1.html?ex=1217131200&en=66a29b7bbe8d3ac2&ei=5070&emc=...
- Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:45 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Downtown Business Improvement District
- Replies: 99
- Views: 19047
The Downtown BID has a new website you all can track- http://omahadowntown.org/ I have attended about 4 of their public meetings during Year One of this long-awaited initiative. So far the action and discussion has centered on organization of the group, beautification, and recycling. Some recent not...
- Wed May 07, 2008 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help me do NYC
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3861
DTO et al, Just so happens I was in NYC last week for some work-related meetings, but had a day and a half to roam. I was stationed in Lower Manhattan....a couple of recommendations: 1. Walk and eat along Mulberry Street in Little Italy.....20+ restaurants in 4-5 blocks and I loved the snappy guys w...
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:07 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)
- Replies: 830
- Views: 214161
- Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:42 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
- Replies: 4184
- Views: 374427
Boy, the World-Herald has suddenly jumped right in step with the stadium-wanters in beginning the marketing program.... I am disappointed in all the local media not investigating the next part of the stadium plan - how do we get a tenant for the other 350 days of the year? Â No one is asking these q...
- Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:19 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)
- Replies: 830
- Views: 214161
Let's add another few percentage points with WiFi !!
USAToday piece below encourages MAT to make another good investment......Vince ====================== CINCINNATI — Tim Harrington sits aboard the express bus from Mason, Ohio, to Cincinnati, his computer propped in his lap. He logs on, picks through his e-mail and begins his workday during the 30-to...
- Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:25 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Arts and Culture in Omaha - how do we rank?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 492
Arts and Culture in Omaha - how do we rank?
I know the forum likes lists, Â so here is a link to one that ranks the top 50 cities (includes Omaha) in terms of art/culture venues and people employed in the arts. Thought it might spark some thought...... http://www.artsusa.org/pdf/information_services/creative_industries/CreativeIndustriesCityR...
- Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is Omaha a "great" city?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 895
Is Omaha a "great" city?
The Project for Public Spaces presents a checklist: In Great Cities... Community goals are a top priority in city planning # Citizens regularly participate in making their public spaces better and local leaders and planning professionals routinely seek the wisdom and practical experience of communit...
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:02 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Omaha Royals 2008
- Replies: 113
- Views: 10276
It seems that in the ballpark discussion the Omaha Royals are just a small part of the talk, so I am going to put this item here rather than in the ballpark thread. The CWS will use a new stadium for 10-12 days. Â The Omaha Royals would probably use a new stadium for 75-80 days. Does anyone know wha...
- Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:59 am
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Sage Bistro @ MCC
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4450
- Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:46 am
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: RESTORE OMAHA conference
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1178
Restore Omaha 2008
I invite you to attend RESTORE OMAHA February 29, March 1, and March 2. Â An opening reception, day-long conference, and a properties tour will bring you in touch with "old" Omaha's built environment and the people who enjoy historic Omaha. Â South Omaha is a focus this year. Feel free to ...