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by MSizlack
Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:52 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Area west of Askarben
Replies: 2
Views: 1773

Re: Area west of Askarben

That land was going to be a joint project between UNO and the early child education foundation that Susie Buffetts foundation supports. That project was cancelled a year ago. The Aksarben trust/Noddle bought back that land last year. I was told early this year that there is a strong interest and loo...
by MSizlack
Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:33 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1299
Views: 420169

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

Even without taking into account the struggles facing retailers, I seriously doubt any new to the Omaha market retailers such as REI, crate and barrel, or big name who ever, would even consider Westroads or Oakview. New to Omaha retailers will be looking at new "exciting" developments like...
by MSizlack
Sat Jun 09, 2018 7:38 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486938

Re: Official: Capitol District

Friends in town a couple weekends ago from Oklahoma City that stayed at the Marriott. Couldn't join them Friday evening but planned to join them Saturday evening in capital district. They were very unimpressed with it the prior evening so we went to Blackstone district. They really enjoyed it, they ...
by MSizlack
Mon May 28, 2018 3:26 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
Replies: 39
Views: 9121

Re: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)

You probably would have not seen an ultra luxury brand in Omaha for another 5 years if it wasn't for all of them making SUVs now. Most of these high end SUVs make a $30-40K profit before buyers start adding on options. There's plenty of money in Omaha to be spent. The news article I saw said there i...
by MSizlack
Wed May 16, 2018 10:52 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357120

Re: Midtown Crossing

I think Alamo going in here has the potential to spur MTC to redevelop itself over the next 2-3 years after years of disappointing lack of growth to become destination for entertainment. I see this as a no brainer for Alamo. They pretty much take over a turn-key business with a very minimal upfront ...
by MSizlack
Thu Apr 05, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual Campus Redevelopment (33rd & Farnam)
Replies: 376
Views: 61985

Re: Mutual of Omaha Plans for the Future?

Since Mutual of Omaha announced they might build a new HQ last fall, I had some interaction with a few of the "higher ups" at events around the holidays. While nothing specific was ever said, my take away from what was mentioned was that a new building would not house everything under one ...
by MSizlack
Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: HDR Aksarben Office
Replies: 459
Views: 82061

Re: HDR Aksarben Office

The area that will house the retail space in the parking garage is built. I think there will be an additional 2-3 bays to the north of these on what will be the NW corner of the garage.
by MSizlack
Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263654

Re: Nebraska Medicine

Was at UNMC today. Talked with some one. They have heard nothing further discussed about the UNMC hotel. Did say there are early discussions about the land north of the cancer center. This will likely be the next big project, but is 2-3 years out from starting.
by MSizlack
Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:15 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Omaha Steel Castings Redevelopment
Replies: 234
Views: 152323

Re: Omaha Steel Castings Property

Talked with someone at UNMC today. Asked about the old steel plant. Said it was still a go. Believes the current hold up is that they want to acquire ALL the property before starting.
by MSizlack
Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 597340

Re: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)

Not surprising this didn't go through. This land is kind of in the middle of no where when it comes to where the current growth is and where future growth is being focused more east. I just can't see this being a first tier type development. Maybe someone will drop another large apartment complex he...
by MSizlack
Sat Mar 10, 2018 5:17 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3468
Views: 437680

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

In regards to Busguy2010 post, when there are concerns from the developers, business leaders, mayors office and others that Omaha needs a mass transit system to retain young talent, attract young talent, attract new business(es) to the city and grow the downtown portion of Omaha, this well thought o...
by MSizlack
Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:06 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3468
Views: 437680

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

At it stands, this is a very self-serving, short sighted idea. If Omaha wants a street car system that works, it needs to be fully committed. The proposed routes are geared toward those who will be doing development along those routes. Go all in and connect Baxster Arena, AV, UNO, UNMC, midtown, Cre...
by MSizlack
Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:46 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: HDR Aksarben Office
Replies: 459
Views: 82061

Re: HDR Aksarben Office

There are 2 pics of the alley way area on noddlecompanies.com if you go to the HDR HQ section. I don't know how to make link to it or post the pics.
by MSizlack
Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Beer and Loathing in Dundee
Replies: 75
Views: 10940

Re: Beer and Loathing in Dundee

i understand how some see this becoming a business office as a disappointment. Dundee is a sort of gathering/dining destination. A restaurant may have been preferred. But as there is such a demand for housing in the Dundee/memorial park/aksarben and the rest of the midtown area, this is a good locat...
by MSizlack
Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Kiewit HQ
Replies: 278
Views: 49311

Re: New Kiewit HQ

Excellent development and fit of the area. I would be surprised to see any retail space tied to this. In regards to their current two properties, I'm wondering why some people want to see hotels become of these vs apartments or condos or continued as office space. Also, the years I've heard plenty o...
by MSizlack
Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: HDR Aksarben Office
Replies: 459
Views: 82061

Re: HDR Aksarben Office

I certainly don't know as much about rendering programs as you do, and certainly agree that there are some that do picture like quality. Being able to have seen some of the recent UNMC buildings renderings early in the design process and then seeing the final product, they are very accurate. My poin...
by MSizlack
Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:42 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: HDR Aksarben Office
Replies: 459
Views: 82061

Re: HDR Aksarben Office

Rendering drawings rarely give an accurate depiction of what the final product will present like. Sunlight, shadowing, variations of surface texture (gloss, matte, smooth, rough) surrounding buildings, internal/external lighting, etc. all play a role that no drawings can reflect. I think this buildi...
by MSizlack
Sat May 20, 2017 8:18 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263654

Re: Nebraska Medicine

Highly doubt it would be that tall. The hospital side is 8 stories with the new helipads on top of that. Don't think it would be any higher as it would interfere with the helicopter traffic.
by MSizlack
Mon Dec 05, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263654

Re: Nebraska Medicine

As of about 10 days ago, I was told no decision on location has been made. The land that JP is on wont be vacated for over a year, the MMI even longer, and they really want the hotel to be started before then. The JP and MMI land is being considered mostly for clinical purposes (patient care/researc...
by MSizlack
Sun Nov 13, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Blackstone Business Improvement District
Replies: 607
Views: 142595

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Don't know anything specific. An owner of one of the buildings in Blackstone said, he was told, ground retail with condos. Being the lot is owned by NEMed, he was a bit surprised, but with their plans West of Saddle Creek, said he wouldn't doubt what he heard.
by MSizlack
Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:04 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Blackstone Business Improvement District
Replies: 607
Views: 142595

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Was told the national indemnity building will be ground floor retail with condos above. Pointed out to that person property is owned by UNMC. said it will be owned by them.
by MSizlack
Sun Aug 14, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263654

Re: Nebraska Medicine

Heard that the UNMC hotel that was going to be built on 42/Farnam will now be built on 42/Leavenworth.
by MSizlack
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:16 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Chick-fil-A
Replies: 108
Views: 14429

Re: Chick-fil-A

I'm not buying this, but... I was at lowes and one of the employees that was helping load my car said that he was told by the guys building the chick fil a that this temporary building until they can build on 72/dodge.
by MSizlack
Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:41 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263654

Re: Nebraska Medicine

In the near future they are wanting to take over 44th street from farnam to Dewey for future ER expansion. Farther out, Dewey north of the cancer center and 45th street (all the streets except Farnam that surround JP lord and/Monroe Meyer will most likely be removed.
by MSizlack
Sat Jul 02, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: HDR Aksarben Office
Replies: 459
Views: 82061

Re: HDR Aksarben Office

It's funny as heck reading all the posts by all the urbanists, who crave density, who are complaining about the traffic problems. These two things go hand in hand! Yep, driving around there may suck, so do the urbanists thing and ride your bike, take the bus, car pool or use uber and then you can re...
by MSizlack
Thu Jun 30, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263654

Re: Nebraska Medicine

As of last Friday, they still had not found out if they would be getting federal money for a 4th floor on it.
by MSizlack
Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:15 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: HDR Proposed Downtown Office
Replies: 500
Views: 74781

Re: HDR

It certainly could be crossroads, but I heard that Yates or the owner of the land would not sell any of the land even when they were offered above market price by two businesses that wanted to build there last year. But with the way the project has creeped on, maybe they changed their minds and had ...
by MSizlack
Thu May 26, 2016 10:27 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: UNO Campus Update
Replies: 529
Views: 156640

Re: UNO Campus Update

As with all HRD rumors.... I recently heard that this property might be changing hands.
by MSizlack
Fri May 06, 2016 2:19 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 440324

GreenPlains

Is GreenPlains building a small parking garage to the East of their new building? It looks like they are drilling footings for something.
by MSizlack
Thu Mar 31, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263654

Re: Nebraska Medicine

Hotel has been put on hold. Issues with the proposed location. Other crane comes down next month.
by MSizlack
Sun Feb 07, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 440324

Re: Official: Aksarben Village

Don't know how to make links. Don't know how new/old this is.

http://www.prgroup.com/emark/barlouie_d ... 0Louie.pdf
by MSizlack
Wed Jan 27, 2016 2:25 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: Downtown HDR Corporate Headquarters
Replies: 982
Views: 111514

Re: New HDR Corporate Headquarters

I haven't posted anything for a while as eomahaforum become such a opinionated and negative place to see what is happening in this city. I'm absolutely dumbfounded about all the posts about HDRs new building. So many of you have been dreaming about development downtown and when it happens, the major...
by MSizlack
Tue Sep 01, 2015 12:35 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: woman dies after she lights cigarette - Oxygen tank
Replies: 5
Views: 1065

Re: woman dies after she lights cigarette - Oxygen tank

The decision to do an autopsy is not the decision of the police. The county coroner is the person who makes the decision.
by MSizlack
Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:19 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263654

Re: Nebraska Medicine

Concerned it's not going to BIG enough.
by MSizlack
Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:16 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263654

Re: Nebraska Medicine

I have already heard from a number of people that they are already concerned it is not going to be enough.
by MSizlack
Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 338297

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

Sounds like some of the large retailers who where looking at the CrossRoads redevelopment, are now talking with someone else who is looking to built out by the Target on West Maple. Made it sound like there are plans to buy up the mobile home park. This info could/should also be put in the rumors ar...
by MSizlack
Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:01 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Think! Primary Care Building.
Replies: 204
Views: 30970

Re: Think! Primary Care Building.

Got a tour of this place from a doctor i know there. Its very impressive and i have little doubt that it will be very successful, leading to more "Think" buildings.
by MSizlack
Sat Jul 11, 2015 9:47 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263654

Re: Nebraska Medicine

Probably will not see the hotel start till next year. They want to try to get at least one of the cancer center cranes down before they put the one up for the hotel. Both cranes are schedule to come down 04/16.
by MSizlack
Thu Jul 09, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 440324

Re: Official: Aksarben Village

New sign up on the small lot south of the hotels. HBA drawing of a building to be called AV nine.
by MSizlack
Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:41 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Benson
Replies: 458
Views: 105761

Re: Benson

i heard details about the Ted and Wallys in Benson. I think everyone is going to like their new location for ice-cream...and more.