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by Joe_Sovereign
Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:42 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartland of America Park
Replies: 367
Views: 235776

Re: Heartland of America Park

The crazy thing abut HoA Park is it was perfectly positioned to leave 8th street in place. It would have run right at the top of the park where the two ConAgra buildings sat. It would have given perfect access to the park and would have allowed anyone arriving to see the whole park. Even if you tore...
by Joe_Sovereign
Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:34 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Kiewit HQ
Replies: 278
Views: 49298

Re: New Kiewit HQ

You think the building is ugly. Wait until you see their block long parking garage forming impenetrable wall of dead space between Creighton and North Downtown.
by Joe_Sovereign
Thu Nov 14, 2019 2:22 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Elkhorn Middle School #6
Replies: 8
Views: 958

Re: Elkhorn Middle School #6

F street is the dividing line between Elkhorn and Millard School Districts so the new school would have to be north of F. There is no available space east of 204th on F and there is a new residential neighborhood under construction on the northwest corner of 204th and F. The School would have to be ...
by Joe_Sovereign
Mon Oct 14, 2019 1:29 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Google - Project Wizard Data center
Replies: 44
Views: 6454

Re: Google - Project Wizard Data center

It is 30 jobs today. In 5 years it will be two jobs and 20 robots. This robot is from Google's Boston Dynamics Robotics subsidiary.

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by Joe_Sovereign
Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:28 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Sterling Ridge (Ironwood Country Club)
Replies: 263
Views: 61758

Re: Sterling Ridge (Ironwood Country Club)

It is a missed opportunity. A boring office park but could have been so much more.
by Joe_Sovereign
Wed Sep 18, 2019 12:49 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Sterling Ridge (Ironwood Country Club)
Replies: 263
Views: 61758

Re: Sterling Ridge (Ironwood Country Club)

It might be just me, but I really appreciate the level of detail Lockwood dev put into this project. The buildings all compliment each other well. The landscaping, fountains, etc., give it a great feel. We need more of this in Omaha real estate. Really? This is a terrible use of this massive lot. I...
by Joe_Sovereign
Mon Aug 19, 2019 12:51 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Mall of the Bluffs
Replies: 207
Views: 51331

Re: Mall of the Bluffs

Dillard's Clearance Center is closing in August. Rumor has it that it is moving to Gretna. It might be farther back in this thread but doesn't Dillard's own that piece of the Mall? Will be interesting to see if the Mall owner or the City buys that property. Would certainly simplify future redevelop...
by Joe_Sovereign
Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:19 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Urban Grocery Store
Replies: 266
Views: 35304

Re: New Kiewit HQ

Walked by today. They are tearing down structure on northwest corner of the block. Kiewit wants retail in the area. A big grocer would be perfect for this area. Streets are wide. Access is easy. Grocery stores need infrastructure. These blocks fit the bill. I was in this area just yesterday afterno...
by Joe_Sovereign
Mon Jul 22, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 402869

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

I’ve been gone for 32 years. And the Mall prompts my first post. Bit I’ll probably leave further posts along the theme on other topics. Will be far more than my 2 cents. I took an apartment downtown so I see the mess every day. I don’t want to sound like a negative grandpa. But: As I look at the “p...
by Joe_Sovereign
Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:39 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Centurylink
Replies: 18
Views: 3871

Re: Centurylink

CenturyLink doesn't sell Prism cable TV anymore. They haven't signed anybody new up for at least a year.

Since the Level 3 merger they are closing nearly all of their Retail product lines except for straight Internet connectivity.
by Joe_Sovereign
Wed May 22, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Federal Courthouse
Replies: 24
Views: 6791

Re: Federal Courthouse

The initial plan for the Federal Courthouse was to destroy the church as well. There were politicians who didn't want to be seen destroying a 100 year-old church for a parking lot who intervened and stopped it.
by Joe_Sovereign
Mon May 13, 2019 11:00 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Dundee Theater
Replies: 206
Views: 40689

Re: Dundee Theater

Susie Buffet and her charity work is literally and figuratively a wrecking ball destroying anything and anyone who is in the way of her "Good Works". I know several struggling people who have had their businesses destroyed by her charity. Warren Buffet has funneled over a billion dollars t...
by Joe_Sovereign
Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 480224

Re: Official: Capitol District

Once this is complete they are going to have to start throwing special events to draw people out. Anyone who has been out in the Old Market after the dinner crowd is done on a random weeknight and experienced every bar having only 5 to 10 people in it, can guess what the Capital District is going to...
by Joe_Sovereign
Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70447

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

I don't like giving out million dollar advice for free but it sounds like he already has half a gas station built on the site. :;): Lol, at the responses. I guess even with my winking emoji. The sarcasm didn't translate. I do have another idea. This lot might be a good spot for 50s Style Diner. Tha...
by Joe_Sovereign
Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:50 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70447

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

I don't like giving out million dollar advice for free but it sounds like he already has half a gas station built on the site. :;):
by Joe_Sovereign
Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:33 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Carson HQ's - 144th and Dodge
Replies: 17
Views: 3045

Re: Carson HQ's - 144th and Dodge

What is Heartland Preserve isn't the SouthWest Corner of 144th and Dodge North Farm? Did they replace one generic crappy name with another generic crappy name?

Love the building design.
by Joe_Sovereign
Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:24 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: California Pointe
Replies: 45
Views: 9722

Re: California Pointe

I generally look for properties for future lease with at least 100,000 sf of space available. This will get you the bigger 'build to suit' stuff... albeit often pie in the sky. 130th and Pacific http://images1.loopnet.com/i2/0-Uz-a6_-X0acRdFj-9TOtxQCbKlIkF8ZtLfmPU-nI0/112/image.jpg I guess this is ...
by Joe_Sovereign
Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:31 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Sterling Ridge (Ironwood Country Club)
Replies: 263
Views: 61758

Re: Sterling Ridge (Ironwood Country Club)

Huge announcement. Fantastic News for the City. 1000 jobs (600 net new) at a company that pays well, has great benefits, and has one of the best work environments in town is a huge announcement. Also building and filling 200,000 sq ft of new office space. The buildings are a bit bland but they are o...
by Joe_Sovereign
Thu Jan 10, 2019 11:06 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Kiewit HQ
Replies: 278
Views: 49298

Re: New Kiewit HQ

Really disappointed in Kiewit for the Parking Garage. If they didn't want to manage the retail space they still could have put some office space at ground level or a company fitness center or something. Not only is there no ground level multi-use, there is nothing on the top of the garage either. No...
by Joe_Sovereign
Thu Jan 10, 2019 10:55 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 402869

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

The Omaha Postcard Image showing a urban park that has zero people in it, Hopefully the new park will be one that the citizens of Omaha want to use.
by Joe_Sovereign
Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:57 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nove Apartments (10th and Pierce)
Replies: 64
Views: 12434

Re: Avanti Townhomes 10th and Pierce

If the floor plans in the pdf are accurate their are some funky designs. Bathroom access only by walking through walkin closet. Walk through the Galley Kitchen to your bedroom door. Lol
by Joe_Sovereign
Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1296
Views: 394962

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

The City needs to work with the new owners and the existing owners and tenants on a new master plan. City paying to change the traffic pattern. Make the entire area walkable. Parking Garages. Apartment buildings. Ground level small retail with the parking, condos, and apartments on top. Make the ent...
by Joe_Sovereign
Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:13 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: 192nd and W. Maple Rd
Replies: 7
Views: 3730

Re: 192nd and W. Maple Rd

I live across the street from this corner and I would love that. I am sick of all of these storage facilities; I'd rather have apartments. I could not agree more. Storage units are popping up like mad, and while I appreciate the developers goals of making them look as decent as possible, it is gett...
by Joe_Sovereign
Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:57 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Cloisters on the Platte
Replies: 62
Views: 7104

Re: Cloisters on the Platte

I still don't understand the purpose of this place. Is it a hotel? Do groups rent space for events? I go to a Catholic Church in a rich part of town and they hold events in the Catholic School cafeteria and at a retreat center that is a fixed up steel building on a rural highway. What level of Old M...
by Joe_Sovereign
Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:42 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nove Apartments (10th and Pierce)
Replies: 64
Views: 12434

Re: Avanti Townhomes 10th and Pierce

Easier to cover building costs with 89 units instead of 19.
by Joe_Sovereign
Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:36 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 402869

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

I think we are missing the big opportunity here. We can finance the whole riverfront by selling naming rights to the River.
by Joe_Sovereign
Sun Jul 08, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1296
Views: 394962

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

Sears at Oakview is closing in September
by Joe_Sovereign
Tue Jun 12, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Elkhorn School Bond $130 Million
Replies: 30
Views: 3399

Re: Elkhorn School Bond $130 Million

For 2018 US News & World Report has Elkhorn South ranked 1st and Elkhorn High ranked 2nd among Public High Schools in the State of Nebraska.
by Joe_Sovereign
Tue Jun 12, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 402869

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Did I miss the part of the story about what happens to the Railroad tracks? This is the most significant change in all of this. This Railroad Tracks are the barrier between North Downtown and the River Front and between Heartland of America Park and the River. Everything else is great but removing t...
by Joe_Sovereign
Wed May 02, 2018 3:37 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: NE Corner of 72nd & Pacific
Replies: 35
Views: 6779

Re: NE Corner of 72nd & Pacific

There are one of these large Kum & Go stores along I-80 just West of Des Moines. It has a sit down eating area inside the gas station for their prepared food and some outdoor tables. In the sit down area it has a small station with beer taps where an employee can serve beer. It seems like a stra...
by Joe_Sovereign
Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:47 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Kiewit HQ
Replies: 278
Views: 49298

Re: New Kiewit HQ

I think Campus might be misleading. I don't think they are going to block off the streets and do a suburban golf course type campus like ConAgra. I think their two block Headquarters complex might be phase one, and phase two being multiuse office and residential buildings on the other blocks. Maybe...
by Joe_Sovereign
Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:29 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Kiewit HQ
Replies: 278
Views: 49298

Re: New Kiewit HQ

I just want to mention that the equivalent of two of those lots are home to parking lots that are valued by First National. I don't see how any of this development would touch anything south of Mike Fahey (Webster), unless they're planning on getting in the real estate business. 16th Street is an i...
by Joe_Sovereign
Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Mall of the Bluffs
Replies: 207
Views: 51331

Re: Mall of the Bluffs

Is it just me or is there a bit or irony that the Post Office is located in an old retail location while delivering packages from on line sales that at least played a part in the space becoming vacant. That was the Target Store. The City let other developers cannibalize two of the Malls anchor tena...
by Joe_Sovereign
Tue Apr 24, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Kiewit HQ
Replies: 278
Views: 49298

Re: New Kiewit HQ

Some planning department stuff for this project being reviewed next week. Approval of the KIEWIT HEADQUARTERS CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN An area generally bounded by Cuming Street on the north, 15th Street on the east, Cass Street on the south and 17th Street on the west Kiewit Headquarters Campus? ...
by Joe_Sovereign
Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:41 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
Replies: 829
Views: 179289

Re: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)

Any word on when construction of the second office building is going to be started. They had pilled up all the dirt the dug up for this building on the spot where the second building is suppose to go. I saw when I drove by last week that they might have been removing the dirt pile. Don't know if thi...
by Joe_Sovereign
Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:23 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 553563

Re: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)

Can we just restore the street grid to this area and start selling individual lots. You could build a 5 to 10 story apartment building with some ground level retail and rent every apartment to Creighton students in the first day. If the City really wants some height they should offer to build a new ...
by Joe_Sovereign
Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:00 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: 168th closure (Dodge to Maple)
Replies: 29
Views: 6611

Re: 168th closure (Dodge to Maple)

168th is Closed.
by Joe_Sovereign
Mon Feb 26, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Tower District - Papillion (84th and 370)
Replies: 30
Views: 7177

Re: Papillion Commons Mixed-Use Development (84th and 370)

So a strip mall, a suburban office park, an apartment complex, a assisted living facility and a day care, surrounded by fast food outlets and a gas station. Each and every one surrounded by surface parking. This is the same old |expletive| as always, but if you propose the completely separate office...
by Joe_Sovereign
Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
Replies: 829
Views: 179289

Re: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)

This is really moving nicely with the steel up to 3 floors on the office building, looks like the facades are going up on the rowhouses and the wood is on site for the apartment building to start popping up. I agree, it is a lot like the Capital Plaza across the river. 20 years of planning and bure...
by Joe_Sovereign
Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70447

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

They should move the Diner to the Landmark Tower Plaza.