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by Ben
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Rockbrook Village (108th and Center)
Replies: 32
Views: 7467

Re: Rockbrook Village (108th and Center)

Mr.Nuke wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:19 pm Casanova's social media accounts and website appear to have vanished today.
It looks like a new facebook page was setup and active yesterday. Not sure if they got hacked or what..
by Ben
Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5433703

Re: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)

Is that a second tower crane (blue) on the west side of the site? I couldn’t snap a pic but thought that’s what I saw driving by…
by Ben
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 337619

Re: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)

So dumb question from someone not in the development world... I know they just ran a whole bunch of underground utility lines and what not. Wouldn't a multiple level underground parking garage necessitate moving everything that they just put in? They don't usually run water/gas that deep that it'd b...
by Ben
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Franks Pizza (Multiple Locations???)
Replies: 34
Views: 3064

Re: Franks Pizza (Multiple Locations???)

Frank’s Ralston has construction workers onsite and a “dumpling empire coming soon” sign, so at the very least that location isn’t coming back..
by Ben
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3511
Views: 1551905

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

How many people actually use the garage? We always park at Budget down on Locust. When its on the company dime and I'm flying out a 6AM on a routine basis? I use the parking garages (especially the rooftops) all the time. I know the shuttles run regularly, but an extra 10-15 mins when you're gettin...
by Ben
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 178085

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)

Back on the soccer train. They still have some work to be done in the legislature for funding, right? I do like what I heard at the press conference. Following a pattern to what has worked in KC with also having a women's team (this stadium like the one getting built for the KC Current is right on ...
by Ben
Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 436548

Re: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

How does 1 quote say that the bid was within budget, and another 30% higher than estimates? I don't understand how those both could be true...
by Ben
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:17 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3511
Views: 1551905

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

I've always been happy with the parking situation since they built that North Garage a couple of years back, but flying out yesterday, both garages were completely full. That's the first time I've seen that, and its not even a school break time. How exactly are the planning on growing passenger traf...
by Ben
Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Tesla (2421 Mid America Drive)
Replies: 47
Views: 7355

Re: Tesla (2421 Mid America Drive)

I guess as a person that's not onboard with the electric vehicle craze I find these articles to be influential in my decision to hold off from purchasing one. https://www.ketv.com/article/hertz-is-selling-electric-vehicles-to-buy-gasoline-cars/46366636 Most of what has been circulating is a little ...
by Ben
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:09 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3511
Views: 1551905

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

nativeomahan wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:38 am

Any explanation for why no one seems to be traveling to Orlando? I would have expected it to be in the Top 10 cities on this list.
I'm not 100% sure if that's last quarter's #s or not, but if it is, then there's certainly an error somewhere, as I myself did Omaha-Orlando...
by Ben
Tue Dec 26, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: B5 Brewing (6115 Maple Street)
Replies: 11
Views: 1652

Re: B5 Brewing (6115 Maple Street)

So Grow Omaha is Reporting its called Bush House. Wonder if this is another Borgata/Brickway or Goldenrod/Farnam House situation? Bush House, a new local brewery, has leased a 5,669 sq. ft. bay at 6115 Maple Street in Benson, according to Brian Thomas of NAI NP Dodge. The space had been occupied by...
by Ben
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: B5 Brewing (6115 Maple Street)
Replies: 11
Views: 1652

B5 Brewing (6115 Maple Street)

B5 Brewing opening spring timeframe. Its Aaron Bush and family...

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554267635516
by Ben
Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Turner Park East (30th & Farnam)
Replies: 119
Views: 16873

Re: Turner Park East (30th & Farnam)

Its certainly sad that all the Turner Park East developments haven't even sort of started yet, Between the streetcar, and possibly interest drops this is hopefully not far from being filled in more. Honestly, I don't think anything will happen until MoO sells/develops their old HQ and a new "M...
by Ben
Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Ancho & Agave (Village Pointe)
Replies: 8
Views: 1860

Re: Ancho & Agave (Village Pointe)

Wasn't real thrilled with this place when we visited on a Sunday night. 1 hour wait for food from order. Kids meals were tiny (think a street taco tortilla made into a quesadilla). Not cheap either. But I could see it for drinks for a date night, as the bar area was large (roughly 1/3 of the total s...
by Ben
Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Saddle Creek Breakfast Club (Countryside Village)
Replies: 23
Views: 3626

Re: Saddle Creek Breakfast Club (Countryside Village)

Drove by this location earlier this morning and the "Leased" sign is still in the window but no obvious progress toward opening another SCBC. Anyone know if this is still happening? Per Dan Hoppen of the Restaurant Hoppen podcast, this is certainly still a go. While well delayed from orig...
by Ben
Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Trio Project (SEC 15th & Farnam)
Replies: 36
Views: 8933

Re: Trio Project (SEC 15th & Farnam)

I drove past here last night and realized I hadn't heard anything about it since the construction fences came down. I found their Facebook and Website . Both currently say that it is supposed to open in September, but the facebook also said it was supposed to open in August and had a bunch of tease...
by Ben
Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Electric Car Discussion
Replies: 92
Views: 9278

Re: Omaha Electric Car Discussion

Yeah, it's WAY cheaper to charge at home. On topic but off location - are the chargers they installed at the south end of the Super Target on 180th & Center basically the same thing? Forgive my ignorance as we don't own an electric car; but don't they have to sit there for quite awhile in order...
by Ben
Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 436548

Re: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

On Page 14 of the doc, it mentions starting service in Spring 2027... I can't find a expected start date above, but that seems like its pushed back to me. Can anyone confirm?
by Ben
Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Madonna School (SEC 72nd & Pine)
Replies: 6
Views: 1708

Re: Madonna School (SEC 72nd & Pine)

Its being built by Kiewit. Should get rolling shortly. Just ran into someone that is rolling off another project to be one of the Project Managers for this...
by Ben
Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:25 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Regency Lake and Tennis Club
Replies: 4
Views: 907

Re: Regency Lake and Tennis Club

Anyone know what's going on here with the fencing around the entire place? Clubhouse and pool remodel. All new pool decking and mechanicals. Moving the baby pool into the main pool enclosure. There will be a new set of bathrooms/lockerrooms going up close to the pool. The clubhouse is getting a fac...
by Ben
Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westgate Plaza (Mangelsen's - NEC 84th & Grover)
Replies: 34
Views: 5201

Re: Westgate Plaza (Mangelsen's)

A tenant in a different building in the area is likely taking a decent amount of this building. Per the Cake Gallery's FB post, it sounds like Westlake ACE Hardware is exploring moving, and taking up a large chunk of the availalble sqft. Others (like Cake Gallery) seem to be caught in limbo waiting...
by Ben
Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3511
Views: 1551905

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

I live on the west end of CB, so I see planes all the time coming and going. The air force has one similar to air force one (but is just all white) that lands and takes off from there periodically. IDK what they are doing, other than maybe practicing touch and go, but here's a reference of A.F.O. f...
by Ben
Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Re: Tanners 173 & Center (former Twin Peaks & Famous Dave's)
Replies: 70
Views: 14299

Re: Capri (inside Tanner's at 173rd & Center)

I heard Capri closed because it was a success and so they were pursuing opening it as its own standalone restaurant. Anyone heard anything about that? That is what was stated when they closed but I have not heard or seen any more on it since closer. on a side note there is something about this stat...
by Ben
Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Replies: 1303
Views: 188162

Re: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

I was trying to find this online but couldn't find a ranking anywhere.... How does our elephant herd size compare to any of the other top zoos? I know we've been one of the most successful breeding programs out there, but also know we've lost one or two/transferred others out. Clearly the largest he...
by Ben
Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartland of America Park
Replies: 367
Views: 255323

Re: Heartland of America Park

I know the official opening is Aug 18 (next Fri), but does anyone know if the HOA park / riverfront park is planning a soft opening before that? Have to be downtown with the kiddos this Friday and was hoping we'd get to play on some of the new stuff...
by Ben
Wed Jul 26, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: 96-Bed Behavioral Health Hospital
Replies: 6
Views: 2105

Re: 96-Bed Behavioral Health Hospital

pretty impressive project. Crazy to think how under-resourced the mental health in patient scene is today (especially for kits) if they can build this, plus the new Children's behavioral health center (just west of the hospital) in roughly the same timeframe. Heck, before these 2, and Lasting Hope (...
by Ben
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
Replies: 884
Views: 311763

Re: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)

I noticed people referred to the cigar place in this thread as capitol cigar lounge. Is this not the same thing as the Apiary Social Club? I recently had this website shared with me by a colleauge that said this is coming to the Heartwood Preserve. The website says coming to Hartwood Preserve(Yes, ...
by Ben
Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:02 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Anyone see this? Silicon Heartland
Replies: 6
Views: 1966

Re: Anyone see this? Silicon Heartland

I would assume this is the project that necessitated the "workforce development" for a major semi-conductor manufacturing site that was passed at the end of the legislature session...
by Ben
Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Dentist?
Replies: 8
Views: 1470

Re: Good Dentist?

Dr David Batko - 76th just north of pacific. Nice guy.
by Ben
Wed May 24, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Local Breweries
Replies: 446
Views: 48040

Re: Local Breweries

I was told last night that infusion brewing is closing all but their southwest locations. I know of plans underway for someone to purchase the original Infusion location (Benson) and open a new brewery there. They have prior affiliation with Bill / Infusion. I will post additional info once receive...
by Ben
Wed May 10, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Omaha Police and Omaha Fire Dept HQ
Replies: 155
Views: 19572

Re: Omaha Police and Omaha Fire Dept HQ

LOL https://twitter.com/kevinkugler/status/1656326972539060224 I knew that couldn't actually be a proposed config for a public safety building... Assumed they stole it from somewhere. Relatively local makes it even funnier and easier to spot. I highly doubt they'll get a high rise. Decent density, ...
by Ben
Tue May 02, 2023 8:00 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)
Replies: 274
Views: 264588

Re: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)

My guess is that they'll periodically have lectures or special educational/enrichment events geared for adults. They have space it in the building. They have planned a once a month Thursday night adults only night, where they have music and drinks... From what I've been told by people that have bee...
by Ben
Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)
Replies: 274
Views: 264588

Re: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)

I was there this weekend with my 2 eldest (8 and 6). Impressions - Omaha is lucky to have a place like this in our city. Going to be a game changer and really round out the tourist experience downtown once the riverfront park is open, as it'll feel like a connected masterplan... -Parking is a nightm...
by Ben
Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Old 20's Showgirl Spot (73rd & Farnam)
Replies: 129
Views: 29344

Re: 20's Showgirl

Does NFM own The Floor/ Decor store? I didn’t know that. One of the NFM LLC's owns the ground, so I would assume Floor & Décor leases. Yes, its a ground lease... Another fun fact here is that this parcel is one of those "development zones" where Floor and Decor collects an extra 1% sa...
by Ben
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Malara’s Closing
Replies: 10
Views: 2220

Re: Malara’s Closing

Yeah, after they announced the closing, they decided to not reorder food to make it to a final date. Instead, when they ran out, they'd be done. We were there on Monday and they only had spaghetti noodles and lasagna (for pasta types), and only 1 desert. So we figured it wouldn't be long...
by Ben
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartland of America Park
Replies: 367
Views: 255323

Re: Heartland of America Park

Glad to see this key route to access the Luminarium is opening, and just in time, with the museum opening on the 15th. I know this was a concern early on that the museum was potentially going to be ready before access was...
by Ben
Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Yahoo Business News
Replies: 21
Views: 3713

Re: Yahoo Business News

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/09/tech/yah ... index.html

Hopeful that their Omaha office isn't too crushed by these, but 20% of your workforce is a pretty substantial effect. Got to assume that at least a portion of it will happen here..
by Ben
Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Untamed Kitchen (SEC 15th & Farnam)
Replies: 6
Views: 530

Re: Untamed Kitchen (SEC 15th & Farnam)

Looks like the owner of Picklemans is opening up a new restaurant here called Untamed Kitchen https://i.postimg.cc/rzCXjxSr/FC2-EE9-EF-6-BE5-45-F8-A1-D8-D60-DD0-D085-EC.png I knew Alex was working on this concept for a while, wasn't sure where it was going. This should do well there. The concept is...
by Ben
Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: J Coco's??
Replies: 30
Views: 4122

Re: J Coco's??

J Coco's closed at the end of 2021 with hints that it would reopen. I have not seen any update on that front at all. The Domain name that was used is now a dead link and states it is an unclaimed web address. Does anyone have any insight into a reopening or what the owner is now doing? I enjoyed th...
by Ben
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263594

Re: Nebraska Medicine

So, while MMI's previous campus has longed been identified as the location of Project Next, it may only be a part of it. Sounds like more existing buildings may be on the demo list? Yes, there are several more structures that would need to come down. I don't remember where I saw an overlay of proje...