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Journey Senior Living An eight-story senior living complex will be built on the west side of the Lumberworks parking garage, extending residential living in the Haymarket to south of O Street. The 100-unit complex is aimed at Lincoln’s oldest generation, with 20 percent of the units for independent...

The expansion in the number of hotel rooms in Omaha will ultimately increase the supply of hotel rooms, leading to a decline in the average cost of a hotel room in Omaha. I believe we are witnessing the birth of a major city!!

I like the concept as it will provide excellent connectivity to the city. Once Metro implements a few north-south express routes, this could greatly benefit commuters. As you could park and ride or drive into the center of the city. The Plan connects all major commercial areas of Downtown, Midtown, ...

Thought this was appropriate!

Alright, thanks for correcting me, again just a observation!  I couldn't believe how high the river was when I was there!

From Pakastani news "The Nation" US orders news blackout over crippled Nebraska Nuclear Plant: report A shocking report prepared by Russia’s Federal Atomic Energy Agency (FAAE) on information provided to them by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) states that the Obama regime ha...

I was wondering that as well.  How about the city? I say they call it OATS (Omaha Area Transit System)

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So much for a progressive Omaha.  This is terrible news!  

I spoke to a lady there.   Anyway she said it was taking longer than expected because they are reconfiguring the tower so that took some time.  Don't worry it will have the same height, but will contain two less condos per floor.

I doubt it simply because of poor airport access.  Unless Eppley is considered close to most.  BTW yes I think they are close enough but I think most people don't

I spoke to a sales rep. today and she said that they are having an announcement in the third week of May announcing construction.  Soon after Hyatt will announce its involvement.  She said ground breaking should occur before the end of summer.

I find your lack of faith disturbing.

That storm you guys are about to have completely made Vegas a disaster area, dumping 8 inches of snow at my house.  Commutes were in excess of three hours and people were freaking out.

I think those numbers are correct, because all three times I went to Tulsa, it was dead every time after 5 pm.  It reminded me of "I am Legend"

OKC does have a little more activity, but it didn't seem as vibrant as Omaha.

I don't see the big deal about the retail. If anything couldn't it spur more retail in the area around it?

They have put up temporary signs on the branches, I will take a picture when they have new signs.

This was all over our news yesterday.  It's going to be cool to see an Omaha company in Vegas![/b]

I would just like to thank all of you for your comments, I only got to stay for two days, so I wish I could have seen more. I hope to visit again soon.[/u]

Just a few pics from around downtown. These are much better than the last time I posted here.  Hope you like them. http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z125/clonedclone87/DSC00798_edited.jpg http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z125/clonedclone87/DSC00754_edited.jpg http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z1...

I think that this arena was planned far too early.  What Metro Areas of 1.2 million and less have two large arenas and convention centers.  This will only hurt the two cities in the long run.  As stated on page one, I picture Lincoln and Omaha as one city, with the Qwest as the staple arena.

The are wires EVERYWHERE... Do we really want that for the city?  Can they do street cars without the ugly wires? is that even a possibility? I'm very much pro-transit, but I do admit that the wires are not esthetically pleasing. :( Modern subway and el systems have that infamous "third rail&q...

Well, I read the comments, and you were right Wolverine, (which is great)  this is by far my favorite comment from Ron himself. Things about Omaha I actually liked: -- Johnny's Cafe -- Kari Zawa-Harding -- Zio's Pizza -- The people (all were friendly, except for our cab driver) -- The Qwest Center ...

Well just remember that I am from Las Vegas and am not an a$$ hole.  Personally I think he was upset the Rebels lost, and I was too, however that is very ignorant on his part.[/u]

This is a hideous article, once again showing the typical "Omaha is boring" stereotype. :roll: To email him send it to ron@lasvegassun.com Game for a good time? Not in Nebraska Ron Kantowski stays focused on some dull hoops games in Omaha, since there’s nothing else to do there By Ron Kant...

Green Lighting is best!!!

okay

thank you for your answers guys

i hope the city can find a solution

sprawl is going to happen for the forseeable future causing worse congestion across the nation

I live in Henderson a "quiet suburb"  haha  and we have our roads and freeways congested 24/7  and it is nowhere near the strip or downtown always widening roads now they are upgrading to 8 and 10 lane surface streets to keep up.  The Freeways are 67% above capacity But for a city of o...

Thank you all that surprises me


why are there so few

i mean in vegas every major road is six lanes at least
and its not much bigger then omaha
it just seems like they should have more


they must be in the process of widening more roads to six lanes

I was wondering how many 6 lane surface streets there are in the omaha metro area?

How up to date are the Google Maps???

The Las Vegas is very nice and large ... it is not urban   yet Las Vegas is one of my favorite places to visit. One thing I did notice about it on my first visit, which was almost 30 years ago, not to show my real age, is that there doesn't appear to be much of an urban core for a city that size. A...

okay i want to clear something up The Las Vegas is very nice and large plus there is alot of construction there are literally 100's of proposals  (though most never happen) but besides tourists and hotels and gambling (most locals hate to gamble) it is not urban   yet Vegas is getting there but it...

simply put I had an obsession with cities and skylines and urban feels and i have midwestern roots my parents were born and raised in nebraska and iowa and I visited my relatives I left with an obsession with omaha it fell into place It has everything I want A Large City A great downtown area super ...

Well I am from Las Vegas and I visited the beautiful cities of Omaha and Lincoln I have to say I was very impressed I had saw skyline shots on the web but was not expecting a 633 ft tower!!!! It is the most beautiful skyscraper i have seen especially at night here are a few shots from Abbot Drive an...