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Vince Furlong

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...

Vince Furlong

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...

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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 ...

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Bring back Murray Warmath, Judge Dixon, Sandy Stephens, Carl Eller.....that might fill up the place Â :) I went to a couple games at the old stadium on campus in the late 60s while going to grad school at UM.....what was the name of that field? "go-go-gopher it" is the only cheer I remembe...

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Correction: Omaha does not have a ghetto.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Forumer: Â "Alex, I'll take Big Box Retail for $800."

Alex: "Target's largest revenue store has no parking. Â In what location in what city?"

Forumer: (tick tock tick tock......)

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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...

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There is no active group in this area, but we need one.

To get things started contact:

Ron Abdouch at the Neighborhood Center and/or
Norita Matt at City Planning

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Midtown Neighborhood Alliance

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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( 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...

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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...

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Some freebies:

Lewis and Clark Monument
Hitchcock Nature Preserve
Preparation Canyon (longer drive to get there)
Waubonsie (longer drive)
Boyer Chute

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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

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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...

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Percent of commuters using public transportation to get to work in 2007 1.3 % in Omaha which is 86th out of the 100 largest US cities Des Moines 3.5% Kansas City 3.8% Lincoln 1.8% Streetcar line cannot get here fast enough! Full data below: http://www.brookings.edu/metro/Living-Cities/census-plu...

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Congratulations to Pacific Life, and a boo-yah to the employees who
choose to work closer to work.....

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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?...

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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...

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Hmmmm, I see the hint of a streetcar line under Farnam Street Â (nudge, nudge, imagine, imagine)

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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...

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I believe the "drew fans" should read "sold tickets". Â The actual number of "fannies in the seats' is probably 1,800 or so less than the reported attendance average. Nice that they sold the tickets and keep the franchise afloat, but we need more people in the facility..... ...

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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...

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...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...

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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=...

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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...

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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...

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Wondering what you mean by "crazies", NewGuy? On another tangent, it would be interesting to get crime statistics/amount of time and money spent by police on car involvement vs. public transit involvement in police matters. If you look at police reports, huge amounts of stuff is related to...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Thanks for the review.

It is just too bad that Metro could not have taken the culinary school/restaurant into the Burlington Station
as was envisioned by the director about 5 years ago...

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OMAHA MAIN STREETS

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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 ...

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Benson Tour - October 11

Photo opportunity

Poll needed

Kerry Pedestrian Bridge and local entrepreneurs

Does a blog qualify as media?

An invitation to eomaha forum members

North Omaha tour Oct. 19

CWS, Rosenblatt, and NCAA- more worms out of the can...

Let's add another few percentage points with WiFi !!

Arts and Culture in Omaha - how do we rank?

Is Omaha a "great" city?

Restore Omaha 2008