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by OmahaChef
Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: NuStyle Redevelops Wells Fargo Center
Replies: 65
Views: 12897

Re: NuStyle Redevelops Wells Fargo Center

Being a big fan of architecture and design, I get some of the comments, although this style of architecture is currently popular among builders in quite a few American cities. Given the cost of construction, it is what is available at a somewhat cost effective level. Personally, I see nothing wrong ...
by OmahaChef
Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:48 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Urban Grocery Store
Replies: 266
Views: 35326

Re: Urban Grocery Store

A while back. two managers at Hy-vee told me they were waiting to see how the Des Moines store would do once open before deciding to do a downtown Omaha store. With the Des Moines store open and hopefully, successful, they very well may be looking for a downtown Omaha location. With the Chamber of C...
by OmahaChef
Fri Oct 28, 2016 5:18 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 4016 Farnam Street (Building Demo)
Replies: 14
Views: 1519

Re: 4016 Farnam Street (Building Demo)

I thought this site is where the Women's Center for Advancement was moving? Oh wait....I am in the wrong block. Never mind!
by OmahaChef
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Peregrine Hotel (203 S 18th St)
Replies: 81
Views: 15563

Re: 203 S 18th St -- World Building

This is going to become a Tru by Hilton hotel. A new franchise option in the Hilton family. Anticipated opening is 2018.
by OmahaChef
Wed Sep 14, 2016 11:36 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 594883

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

When the demolition of a structure takes place, such as that of the Civic, does anyone know the fate of the materials, such as the bricks, concrete, and metals? Do they sort through the material and then reuse it? Insight would be helpful. All of the debris is sorted out. Metals have been hauled aw...
by OmahaChef
Fri Jul 22, 2016 10:00 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Burlington Postal Annex (across from station)
Replies: 192
Views: 41319

Re: Burlington Postal Annex (across from station)

Boyd told the World Herald that 30,000 square feet of space has been leased in this building. They would not say who, as the tenant wants to make their own announcement. Good news!
by OmahaChef
Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:50 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 594883

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

Oh, and there has been a tiny bit of demo here. There was a smoke stack on the back of the building. It was knocked over a few weeks ago, and hauled away.
by OmahaChef
Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 594883

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

There seems to be a lot of negativity as to whether any project will eventually be built here. Don't forget that one of the partners of this project is NuStyle Development. I have never known Todd to commit to a project and then walk away from it. How what gets constructed there resembles the origin...
by OmahaChef
Thu Mar 24, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Development of North Downtown
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Re: Development of North Downtown

The North Downtown study had some maps of proposed land use. I am not sure if it can be found online or not. The city paid for an "official" study of the potential use for North Downtown, so I would think a copy of it is somewhere.
by OmahaChef
Tue Jun 09, 2015 6:22 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 16th Street Master Plan
Replies: 436
Views: 77617

Re: 16th Street Master Plan

Trees were planted late last week in both the Harney to Farnam section, as well as the new FNB section between Dodge and Douglas. They are 5-6 feet tall and have one or two branches on each. I would beg the city to consider different benches, if they are planned for the Orpheum block. In almost ever...
by OmahaChef
Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Limelight (16th and Harney)
Replies: 329
Views: 65574

Re: The Limelight (16th and Harney)

I would say your source is accurate. I noticed this morning that all of the window advertising for the space on the first floor has been put back up.
by OmahaChef
Sat Jan 04, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Brickway Brewery & Distillery (1116 Jackson St)
Replies: 113
Views: 15501

Re: Borgata - New Downtown Brewery/Distillery

"Street Landscaping Planters with native grasses and flowers, no trees". I wonder what grasses are native to the Old Market?
by OmahaChef
Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Limelight (16th and Harney)
Replies: 329
Views: 65574

Yes, they hacked them down a few weeks ago, so they could move the protective fencing out closer to the street.  :(
by OmahaChef
Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Limelight (16th and Harney)
Replies: 329
Views: 65574

Yes they are!  There is construction equipment inside the first floor now, and the "hardhat required" signs are up.  And no parking on that side of Harney, starting Monday.
by OmahaChef
Thu May 16, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Old YMCA
Replies: 1
Views: 732

I love that building!!  I really hope this happens.
by OmahaChef
Thu May 16, 2013 4:55 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Quizno's in 1600 Farnam Building to Become Pizza Shop
Replies: 7
Views: 3014

The "For Lease" signs are down, paper is up on the windows, and the interior is being re-painted.
by OmahaChef
Wed May 15, 2013 5:17 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Wilson & Washburn (1407 Harney)
Replies: 104
Views: 16374

The adjoining 1405 Harney building has also been gutted.  Anyone know if this is part of the 1407 project, or is this a separate development effort?
by OmahaChef
Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Wire Apartments (19th and Dodge)
Replies: 119
Views: 20053

I thought there was some kind of announcement about the whitish building going apartment about a year or so ago.  I do know asbestos removal was done on the building in the last year.
by OmahaChef
Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Lenny's Sub Shop @ Midtown Crossing
Replies: 14
Views: 2686

Untill someone actually uses whiz nothing will even come close. Inplay in North Downtown used whiz back in the day on their Philly. WhichWhich down in Papillion uses it too. That is because I was the chef at Inplay, and I am from Pennsylvania.  If there is not an open can of whiz on the flat top g...
by OmahaChef
Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: North Tower of Twin Towers condemned
Replies: 171
Views: 38699

I noticed the other day that asbestos removal is being conducted in the tower now.  That is why there is more equipment on site.
by OmahaChef
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Black Oak Grill @ Midtown Crossing
Replies: 17
Views: 3832

It doesn't get more pedestrian than Spaghetti Works and they continue to thrive.  I think we all underestimate the fact that many people are quite happy with the mundane.
by OmahaChef
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Former Great Plains Energy Building 19th & Capitol
Replies: 1
Views: 911

Former Great Plains Energy Building 19th & Capitol

I may be wrong, but I have not seen a seperate thread for this project.  The former Great Plains Energy building at 19th and Capitol was purchased by NuStyle, and has been undergoing interior demolition and asbestos removal for a month or two now.  The plans are for more downtown apartments.
by OmahaChef
Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:56 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gavilon HQ (World Herald Block)
Replies: 510
Views: 89963

Personally, I think Gavilon's new headquarters is about what we can expect for downtown Omaha.  What were probably the last two chances for high rise office buildings in Omaha both went to the burbs (BCBS & TD Ameritrade).  I really can not think of a company in Omaha that would need to build ...
by OmahaChef
Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: OFFICIAL: Old Federal Building to become Residence Inn
Replies: 88
Views: 17202

The rendering looks exactly the same as the original building except with a vertical sign... this is pointless no, the point of it is to maintain the look of the original building...which most everyone understands and agrees with. troller. I thought the point of the downtown master plan was to impr...
by OmahaChef
Fri May 25, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old UP Testing Building (13th and Mike Fahey)
Replies: 38
Views: 8763

Reminds me of the Nike Store on 15th.  Open for two weeks, idle the rest of the year.
by OmahaChef
Thu Jan 05, 2012 5:03 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Huge Crossroads Announcement
Replies: 58
Views: 11796

There was actually an article in the OWH about 3-6 months ago, and officials with the new management company stated that they were in various stages of talks with REI, H&M, Nordstroms, Macys, etc.  So, this isn't exactly shocking news.  An article in the OWH a few months ago, also stated that ...
by OmahaChef
Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:04 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Limelight (16th and Harney)
Replies: 329
Views: 65574

The For Sale signs came down today!
by OmahaChef
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Cafe 110 (Landmark Center)
Replies: 8
Views: 1016

This is great news!!  Another downtown breakfast option, on my days off!  Yay me!
by OmahaChef
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: L14 Flats (14th & Leavenworth)
Replies: 99
Views: 24896

This is so good to see!  I need to walk over there the next time I have a day off.  And for the person who asked, yes, America First properties does intend to build an apartment building at 13th & Jones, where the car wash is now.  I think it is after this one is done.
by OmahaChef
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 1501 Jackson (5 Story Apt Building)
Replies: 201
Views: 34824

I know. Frankly, I salivate to think about how many thousands of new residents will be living in and directly around Downtown and Midtown just a couple years from now.... and that's only thinking about projects that are recently completed, have been announced, or are underway.  There could easily ...
by OmahaChef
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: CO2 - New Midrise at 1502 S 10th Street
Replies: 79
Views: 21382

Expensive, no doubt.  But with amazing views of downtown from the rear apartments.  I live downtown, and from my place, I watched the concrete elevator shafts go up, and can see the steel structure.  Totally, unobstructive views of downtown.
by OmahaChef
Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Limelight (16th and Harney)
Replies: 329
Views: 65574

And this afternoon large "For Sale" signs were put on the building.
by OmahaChef
Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: MLB Series in Omaha
Replies: 28
Views: 5380

Last I heard, they were still working toward a Cubs exhibition game here in 2012.
by OmahaChef
Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:41 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Limelight (16th and Harney)
Replies: 329
Views: 65574

All the salvage was being hauled out of the side doors on Harney Street.  You don't like the little tree growing on the roof?
by OmahaChef
Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486561

Given Shamrock's successful projects downtown so far, I definitely am rooting of that proposal to be accepted!  Plus, with his investment to date, in the Capitol District, he has a vested interest is seeing this project become reality.
by OmahaChef
Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:00 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 440091

And that is just what the developers were hoping for!
by OmahaChef
Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: UP Building Track for CWS
Replies: 66
Views: 15562

Nice!!!
by OmahaChef
Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:41 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: North Downtown Discussion
Replies: 1417
Views: 193710

I agree.  It is a poor space for any retail oriented operation.
by OmahaChef
Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:39 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: MLB Series in Omaha
Replies: 28
Views: 5380

Except a Cubs exhibition game to be announced for Spring 2012.
by OmahaChef
Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:30 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: DTO Walmart
Replies: 51
Views: 10898

At least I wouldn't have to bus out to 72nd and Pine anymore.  And I could pay half of what I pay at Patrick's for the same item.  I am all for moral values, but I gave up my lucrative six figure career a decade ago, and so now I focus on price and value.  I don't care if my Quaker Oats Instant C...