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I doubt the canopy was designed without taking into account the flow of water. Residential houses only need 1/4 of an inch of pitch for water to flow into a downspout (assuming your roofline is straight). Based upon the above photo water would be flowing toward the parking garage which should have a...

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skinzfan23 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:49 am I was just referring to the outside of the buildings since I haven't been into on.

Gotcha. So still the type of place you want to avoid at night.

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skinzfan23 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:38 am I have never gone into one, but I think it was mentioned on another thread, at least they have updated all their stores recently.

The appearance? Or the products they carry like lotto tickets, malt beverages and burner phones?

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I can't help but think of Maria Sangria/Denim and Diamonds, etc. You can change the name (and supposedly the concept) yet still likely attract the same type of crowd with the same problems.

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The projects chosen were based on the criteria laid out in the Notice of Funding Opportunity; this marked the second time applicants were asked to prioritize TOD in areas with high rates of homelessness. This is a terrible choice for an extension. The selection of the route was based on level of ho...

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The projects chosen were based on the criteria laid out in the Notice of Funding Opportunity; this marked the second time applicants were asked to prioritize TOD in areas with high rates of homelessness. This is a terrible choice for an extension. The selection of the route was based on level of ho...

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Asten wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:40 pm
OmahaOmaha wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:38 pm You can order 1000+ Lego items all the way up to $700+ Lego sets from Walmart. Who needs a Lego store?
There's the plus of not doing business with Walmart.

This. Who needs a F'ing Walmart.

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From KETV...

City of Omaha officials say they will ask FBI, US Attorney for assistance after controversial 911 hire

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Apparently Jean will be running for another term as mayor. Not really surprising.

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I posted this image in Ita's Meca/convention center rumors thread but I think it also may gives us a better idea of what a streetcar bridge to C.B. may look like coexisting with Heartland...

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Doctor Fate wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:57 pm I think this would refer to Lot A. On the Urban Core Strategic Plan, they've got a 200+ footer there.

Here's a close-up...

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We already know the streetcar maintenance facility is going in that area...could there be a residential component around here too like we've seen in numerous renderings over the years? Something overlooking the new parks? Or alternate location hotel location for future convention expansion? Would th...

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1965 if I'm making out the year right? That would have been quite the tower Meh, it would have just been another woodman tower look alike, with an oppressive brutalist design. If only the old post office would have been preserved, but they had trouble preserving. This building would have been an ic...

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1965 if I'm making out the year right? That would have been quite the tower Meh, it would have just been another woodman tower look alike, with an oppressive brutalist design. If only the old post office would have been preserved, but they had trouble preserving. This building would have been an ic...

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I take the bus by this all the time. It’s cool to see it rising but they need to do something about pedestrian crossings. I cross 72nd and Dodge and in the morning people are oblivious and will take a right turn when you’re standing right by them with the crossing light on. When the library is fini...

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Jean said pretty clearly the hotel would most likely go on Lot B with another skywalk bridge and parking lost would be made up at Lot D. She also said with Lot D being so big they were looking at developing part of it too.

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skinzfan23 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:50 pm I don’t think it’s unpopular necessarily but a very costly extension that would be nice, but even if that ever did happen, it would be at least a decade or 2 away.

Understood, but does this suggest the city is looking to redevelop all the way to the airport?

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I kind of hope that they don't put the grocery store at the Civic site. My main issue is that it's too far from the streetcar line and/or the population center. As such, it's a bit too far to walk, especially with heavy bags of groceries. A lot of lazy people (like me) will end up driving, even tho...

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On Grow Omaha the Mayor mentioned the streetcar colors would be like the parking kiosk colors. So I guess, blue, purple, green, orange, etc.

Also interesting to note, and while unpopular on this forum, Jean said eventually the streetcar would go to the airport.

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I kind of hope that they don't put the grocery store at the Civic site. My main issue is that it's too far from the streetcar line and/or the population center. As such, it's a bit too far to walk, especially with heavy bags of groceries. A lot of lazy people (like me) will end up driving, even tho...

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Ok, I didn't realize that...poor assumption by me. So essentially selling gas is more of a loss getter to get you to buy everything else they sell at a higher margin. Nonetheless, the lack of gas stations in downtown likely helps Cubby's sales of corn nuts and fountain drinks. Back on topic...the Wh...

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EricHaley wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:38 am
jjjjhskr wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:33 am
EricHaley wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:20 am How big is Cubby’s? They seem to have a decent selection of items, a meat counter, and they’re successful.
And ridiculously expensive
Never claimed it was cheap, but somehow they’re making do.

Petrol is more profitable than groceries.

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Are we really leaving it to this single project for the grocer? Why can’t it be a stand alone project or let other developments compete for it. We could be waiting years when we need as now. The mayor said yesterday in the press conference for The Duo that there were multiple upcoming developments ...

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EricHaley wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:20 am How big is Cubby’s? They seem to have a decent selection of items, a meat counter, and they’re successful.

8712 S.F. for the building thought all of that space isn't particularly laid out for grocery. Cubby's is a gas station plus store.

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Are we really leaving it to this single project for the grocer? Why can’t it be a stand alone project or let other developments compete for it. We could be waiting years when we need as now. The mayor said yesterday in the press conference for The Duo that there were multiple upcoming developments ...

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I also wonder, with the conversion, if the tower portion will add several stories. Currently, the development consists of twin 15 story towers..but the representative from NuStyle spoke of “the 17th floor” in the presser. Did anyone catch that?.. I wonder if the remodel will had some height to the ...

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I think this is maybe more political. Keep hyping the street car and trying to educate those that think the streetcar doesn't make sense. Existing apartments downtown that "no one can afford" are at 99% occupancy! Adding 700 units is only possible because of the streetcar! I was thinking ...

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Maybe I'm reading too much into the word "update" but that would make me think it's not something new. Of course the police/fire headquarters rfp is well overdue for an update. And I'm all for 10+ stories at 10th and Harney but would that really involve a press conference? 1416 Dodge? I'd...

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Maybe I'm reading too much into the word "update" but that would make me think it's not something new. Of course the police/fire headquarters rfp is well overdue for an update. And I'm all for 10+ stories at 10th and Harney but would that really involve a press conference? 1416 Dodge? I'd ...

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Sucked driving by the Demarco house with all the felled trees lined up on the ground. Sure, there will be some decorative trees replanted when it's all said and done, but it hardly makes up for the tall, mature trees that were already there. I can't believe they ripped out the mature trees the rese...

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ita wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:26 pm I don't know if this was already mentioned, but Grow Omaha reported that the developers have a letter of intent with a national restaurant chain and a national entertainment company. Any guesses?

Pretty sure one of the restaurant chains will be Yard House.

Entertainment guess: Dave and Busters

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I am surprised with how many on this site post about saving buildings and structures around town that there isn’t more of an argument against the idea of tearing it down. LOL. No one is trying to save a "historic" 36 year old parking garage. Many people on this site rather have lamented t...

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The channel 6 story Coyote posted above mentions tearing down the garage to better utilize the corner of 72nd & Cass for an anchor store or something that would benefit from greater visibility.

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Are they interested in selling because perhaps there's an interested buyer?

I say sell the whole thing and turn it into Good Life District #3. Would be a great opportunity for the city to really connect to the riverfront beyond parks with commerce and perhaps more condos.

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This is the non-profit in the former Mark's space where they're giving ex-inmates a chance back in the real world. Wow know at least they are going to serve some of the Mark's classics like the Mac 'n' cheese.

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Whether it's the A's or any other MLB team it would ideal at least to get CSF to host even some exhibition games. IIRC Ricketts attempted this with the Cubs in the early days of the stadium. Hosting some games(with great attendance) would go along way with keeping Omaha at least in the conversation ...

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Just read the latest article on WOWT's website. Appears the city is going to own/operate "several" of the garages on the Crossroads site. Am I understanding this correctly - they want to tear down a garage that appeared to be salvageable up until a year ago (or maybe it's still usable but...

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Now, where might that hotel be? I think it's time for the reconsideration of redeveloping Lot B. Yeah it’s gotta be the lot B area. Could it be in Lot D, attached to the convention center and rumored future parking garage? Could also have a skywalk to the ballpark too? Would that negate the ability...

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Omaha, MECA eye $175 million convention center expansion to lure more visitors A possible $175 million expansion of Omaha’s convention center has been quietly moving forward, with the board of the CHI Health Center recently approving millions of dollars in contracts for a project that could boost O...

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Doesn't sound like there's a great chance of the NHL happening. Jim Pillen, Gretna developer wanted Nebraska in 'conversation' for NHL team, despite long odds Don’t count on crowding into a Gretna-area arena for a National Hockey League game anytime soon. While Nebraska Crossing owner Rod Yates tra...

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