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by cdub
Tue Jul 23, 2019 2:50 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Dundee Theater
Replies: 206
Views: 40689

Re: Dundee Theater

Disappointed to see whats going on here. Lends credence to the notion that the theater wasn't necessarily best to save. I didn't think this was why at the time though!
by cdub
Tue Oct 09, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Lincoln Highway Communities -- 192nd and Old Lincoln Hwy
Replies: 3
Views: 926

Re: Lincoln Highway Communities -- 192nd and Old Lincoln Hwy

As the report mentions, creek setbacks.
by cdub
Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Fireworks Laws
Replies: 9
Views: 2285

Re: Fireworks Laws

I'm amazed at all the people complaining about this. Because lots of people are knuckleheads, there will always be violations but to argue that you can't lessen the window because of enforcement is just a big ole red herring. Lots of places allow zero days and there are enforcement issues but the im...
by cdub
Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:11 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: The Stothert Administration
Replies: 451
Views: 67907

Re: The Stothert Administration

bbinks wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 6:50 pm But not for the restaurant tax, how else other than some other tax will the pension problems created by Suttle and Fahey be resolved?
Oh lord, those problems started far before those two. In fact, I'd give Suttle credit for being the first to have to start corrections.
by cdub
Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Urban Planning Jobs?
Replies: 4
Views: 685

Re: Urban Planning Jobs?

My advice would be undergrad in planning and JD or undergrad in something more technical (eng/arch/etc) and masters in planning.
Good luck!
by cdub
Thu May 31, 2018 11:30 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Re: Out of Town Forumers?
Replies: 22
Views: 6099

Re: Out of Town Forumers?

Hey Eomaha I realized reading today that I definitely feel like an out of towner now. I've been gone about a year and a half and am completely out of the loop on most topics being discussed. Still fun to read up once in a while though. I will admit I don't miss dealing with the suburban stuff as oft...
by cdub
Thu May 31, 2018 10:09 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Lot B Development
Replies: 269
Views: 40393

Re: Lot B Development

IMO you don't need the activity in the center. Park in there and let the activity be on the public sides.
by cdub
Thu May 31, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Omaha Bond and OPS bond vote May 15th
Replies: 7
Views: 2305

Re: Omaha Bond and OPS bond vote May 15th

These are all essentially to fund a continuation of business. If one got voted down that area would basically grind to a halt. The PD that 'got your goat' was called for a long time ago and also in a study in 2011 (although locationally different) I assume that was later amended but nonetheless need...
by cdub
Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:08 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Suburb vs Urban Transportation
Replies: 37
Views: 5694

Re: 1200 Landmark Center

Build, if your logic was correct then why is Europe not having the same problem? They did the reverse, made living in the historic, cool, fun parts of all their capital cities so expensive that regular folks get squeezed into craptastic suburbs or bedroom cities. This has had the effect there of cr...
by cdub
Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:23 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Annexation
Replies: 55
Views: 9635

Re: 2017 Annexation

Either way Annexation should be a high priority. Why? The amount of land a city controls doesn't correlate to its success or financial prosperity. In fact, quite the opposite in these cases if you aren't careful. Omaha is in a precarious position with great urban things happening but a lingering de...
by cdub
Mon Oct 16, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3456
Views: 425058

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

That sounds like a great idea. The main concern for investing in public transport in the suburbs is the lack of utilization that would exist. The problem with conventional buses is that they don't go anywhere in a manner that is useful. This system would allow organic circuits to develop. I can use...
by cdub
Mon Oct 16, 2017 11:38 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)
Replies: 477
Views: 118027

Re: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)

They ought to do what some much older centers are finally thinking about trying, get some residential incorporated IN the development. The advantage they have is that the commercial thats there is still new and nice looking so the residential products could be better than if it were a dying 70s stri...
by cdub
Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:39 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Ross Dress for Less
Replies: 16
Views: 4118

Re: Ross Dress for Less

If you bought something there that fell apart its because of the brand that you picked. They don't make Ross clothes but rather sell a huge variety of brands from those you know to some you don't. The prices are unbeatable (although comparable to TJMaxx and Marshalls generally) and you can get nice ...
by cdub
Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Alternatives Analysis
Replies: 340
Views: 42652

Re: Omaha Alternatives Analysis

TitosBuritoBarn wrote:It makes me think of the Baltimore Orioles.
Perfect! I'm in!
by cdub
Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Tiny Homes
Replies: 12
Views: 1788

Re: Tiny Homes

There is no code prohibition, especially if there are foundations. There are no minimum size requirements on homes as that would violate federal housing law. The biggest hurdle I could see would be from neighbors, who in Omaha, almost always hate anything new or different from a SFR home. So locatio...
by cdub
Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Breakers Apartments - Old Power Plant
Replies: 213
Views: 44406

Re: The Breakers Apartments - Old Power Plant

I had the opportunity to attend an opening party here last week and I was not disappointed. Omaha is lucky to have NuStyle! I completely forgot about this, dang. What did you see that caught your eye? Sorry, I don't check in like I used to... It was typical NuStyle effort. Maintaining interesting a...
by cdub
Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Breakers Apartments - Old Power Plant
Replies: 213
Views: 44406

Re: The Breakers Apartments - Old Power Plant

I had the opportunity to attend an opening party here last week and I was not disappointed. Omaha is lucky to have NuStyle!
by cdub
Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
Replies: 884
Views: 297629

Re: Boys Town and farmland (144th Dodge)

Just to echo some things. both pieces will be able to use an SID, so no need for TIF. Omaha will indeed annex both at some point. There will be no particular rush as like all SIDs you want them to pay their own debt down first. The thing that accelerates that is retail (sales tax) but that will take...
by cdub
Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adios Omaha
Replies: 5
Views: 894

Adios Omaha

Its been a good decade plus, but time to move on and check out a new place. I've enjoyed reading and occasionally participating in this forum and will likely still do so for a while just to see whats happening in the big O. I'll be sure to think of all of you when you're shoveling snow this winter a...
by cdub
Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:21 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Change in Omaha Sports Radio
Replies: 369
Views: 50882

Re: Change in Omaha Sports Radio

I'm not pleased that 590 replaced Rusillo and Kannel with yet another local show to talk Huskers all the damn time. I assume thats exactly why they did it and I know I'm in the minority but still... I also think that having listened to Severe only for about 30 minutes total now that he is not a grea...
by cdub
Wed Sep 21, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha Chargers
Replies: 45
Views: 4581

Re: Omaha Chargers

I looked at their website and cant even see where to buy tickets for single games. Season only. Very odd.
by cdub
Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:17 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: QT / Arby's on 72 and Hickory
Replies: 52
Views: 7221

Re: QT / Arby's on 72 and Hickory

BPHusker wrote:Any timeline when the Arbys will be coming down?
Theyve been slowly working on a site plan for months. I assume at some point they will actually get a permit.
by cdub
Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Resurfacing Streets
Replies: 87
Views: 11626

Re: Resurfacing Streets

Got my wish somewhat fulfilled: Omaha council OKs $3.7 million in street resurfacing projects; more could follow this year . Mine too. » Ida Street from Blair High Road to Irvington Road. I contacted the mayors office about this piece of road two years ago -- their response was it was the county's ...
by cdub
Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:25 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Closed Door Douglas county meeting
Replies: 3
Views: 2160

Re: Closed Door Douglas county meeting

The City and County are incredibly unlikely to merge anytime soon. That would be completely against Omaha's annexation philosophy. Annexation philosophy is low on the list of any merger discussions. It will come down to money and jobs, particularly those of the two boards that presently lead the tw...
by cdub
Thu Jul 28, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: $1.1 Billion in Infrastructure Investment by 2040
Replies: 84
Views: 14862

Re: $1.1 Billion in Infrastructure Investment by 2040

http://www.publicpurpose.com/freeway1.htm check that out - basically states all the positive improvements freeways have provided for the US over the past 40 years - basically every dollar spent on a freeway returns $6 - it's money well spent and the freeways aren't going anywhere... Bring on 880. T...
by cdub
Thu Jul 28, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: $1.1 Billion in Infrastructure Investment by 2040
Replies: 84
Views: 14862

Re: $1.1 Billion in Infrastructure Investment by 2040

http://www.publicpurpose.com/freeway1.htm check that out - basically states all the positive improvements freeways have provided for the US over the past 40 years - basically every dollar spent on a freeway returns $6 - it's money well spent and the freeways aren't going anywhere... Bring on 880. T...
by cdub
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carpool Lanes?
Replies: 20
Views: 1779

Re: Carpool Lanes?

If anyone got caught up last night, thats what real traffic looks like. Took me an hour to get from downtown to 108 and Q as both 80 and L were a mess. If we get to that level consistently we might get some carpool lanes.
by cdub
Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:38 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Omaha Annexation 2016
Replies: 57
Views: 8916

Re: Omaha Annexation 2016

|expletive| Circles!

:no:

That wasn't very interesting. At least find someone to rant against it!
by cdub
Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: HDR Aksarben Office
Replies: 459
Views: 81970

Re: HDR Aksarben Office

Lord, all the traffic chicken littles are going to have AKV and PW totally gumming up the neighborhood to 'fix' it. I think the location is fine, not as good as DT. Please oh please lets not freak out about a little congestion at the peak hour and pave over all the on street parking for lanes so we ...
by cdub
Mon Jun 20, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Omaha Annexation 2016
Replies: 57
Views: 8916

Re: Omaha Annexation 2016

7 SIDs, should be public today
Nothing exciting
by cdub
Thu Jun 09, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: W. Dale Clark Library
Replies: 193
Views: 24711

Re: W. Dale Clark Library

Keep in mind, if the library goes, for HDR or anyone else, it won't exactly be a 'planner' that does it. Those types of projects are political. Second, even when the planners did have a say, in the downtown plan, using the library site was contemplated. I believe that a building far better than the ...
by cdub
Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Would You Like Omaha's Future Interstate System To Look?
Replies: 41
Views: 3391

Re: How Would You Like Omaha's Future Interstate System To Look?

Interesting that I see this the same day I read all the facebook comments about the WOWT article about PW not fixing substandard streets. The problem is already here. We can't afford the infrastructure we've built. Everyone wants a smooth street in front of their house, lots of Interstate lanes so t...
by cdub
Thu May 26, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha's Upper/Middle/Lower Class Zoning
Replies: 8
Views: 986

Re: Omaha's Upper/Middle/Lower Class Zoning

We have Regency, Linden Estates and others. I would suspect as neighborhoods go, these are sized relatively like other cities. Some of the examples you site are the result of other things, often suburbs who essentially zone out small lots and multi-family. A burb can do this wholesale, a city the si...
by cdub
Tue May 24, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: Business
Topic: HyVee Closing (36th & L)
Replies: 57
Views: 6959

Re: HyVee Closing (36th & L)

It strikes me that a different store could be successful there but perhaps what it takes is too far from what HyVee is comfortable doing. There is a tremendous market and south O has actually grown in recent years. You also can't discount ownership problems at the location. As for 84th and Giles, wh...
by cdub
Mon May 23, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha's Upper/Middle/Lower Class Zoning
Replies: 8
Views: 986

Re: Omaha's Upper/Middle/Lower Class Zoning

The result of development decisions and land ownership, not zoning.
by cdub
Wed May 18, 2016 8:38 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2016 NRD Bond Issue
Replies: 18
Views: 3539

Re: 2016 NRD Bond Issue

Wash co. hates dams, and the NRD. If they had something there they likely voted it out or forced the NRD to delete it. Those fools are the reason the NRD struggles to do what they are working toward.


As for boating... LAKE LINOMA! (Sorry Ashland)
by cdub
Wed May 18, 2016 8:31 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Charles Schwab Field Omaha (TDAPO)
Replies: 1110
Views: 224965

Re: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha

Will be interesting to see how much push the NCAA has or uses. So much for 25 years if they can ask for the world every 5!
by cdub
Wed May 18, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 327525

Re: Riverfront Development (Rick's & Storz area)

a) the City was limited by the money available from Asarco. Perhaps if they had a crystal ball they could have done it differently, but removing every bit of contamination was probably not a realistic option even at that. b) you definitely can not build footings for such a cantilever without going w...
by cdub
Tue May 17, 2016 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nebraska License Plates
Replies: 509
Views: 57820

Re: Idea For A Graphic Design For New License Plates In 2017

Thats awesome. If I could have plastered ISU on a Nebraska plate I definitely would have! As much ISU gear as I see around town, I am sure you and 250 of your fellow alumni could his that get a plate done here in no time. I should have had a petition at last nights cyclone tailgate tour stop! Damn!...
by cdub
Tue May 17, 2016 8:57 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 327525

Re: Riverfront Development (Rick's & Storz area)

The hope is to give people reasons to use the boat dock there as the river is fine for that use. Time will tell if enough activity gets going there to make that a reality.