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by sokkerdewd
Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:16 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The 'soul' of Omaha..
Replies: 20
Views: 2042

Hopefully Mayor Fahey isn't too satisfied with Omaha's "soul" and works to further beautification efforts (i.e. fixing the awful I-80 corridor with less billboards and more trees, and encouraging more development on Abbott further North near the airport) as well as further encouraging dive...
by sokkerdewd
Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Article in NY times
Replies: 54
Views: 7363

Compared to other cities in the region, Omaha sprawl isn't that bad at all, making its commute times neglegible... If you look at the area that urban portions of Des Moines or the Quad Cities metros cover, they're similar to Omaha, even though each has significantly less population. Omaha drivers/co...
by sokkerdewd
Mon Oct 10, 2005 5:55 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Cheesecake Factory - Westroads
Replies: 508
Views: 78852

One thing I'm not clear on w/this project is the fate of the old Younker's space... Is it going to be bulldozed for a new foodcourt or simply gutted and remodeled? I've heard rumors flying both ways. It would seem that this would move a lot faster if it was just a remodel job than a demolition and r...
by sokkerdewd
Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:19 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: $700 million I-80/29 reconstruction project
Replies: 298
Views: 98859

Re: IDOT includes CB Interstate Overhaul in 5 yr Plan

This is sorely needed. What is also needed is for Omaha to widen 80 in both directions on the Omaha side of the river where it is only to lanes (to/from the 480 merger/split). Traffic at night into Iowa backs up usually just west of 24st. Are there any plans in Nebraska to add lanes here? Just echo...
by sokkerdewd
Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:03 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Minneapolis condo boom
Replies: 7
Views: 2528

Minneapolis condo boom

Hey fellow forumers - I haven't posted much lately but still lurk. I've been doing "extreme job hunting" for the past couple months and got sick of the internet for a bit... I'm moving to KC in a month for my first "real" job post-grad school, even though I tried to find somethin...
by sokkerdewd
Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:02 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: jLofts (13th & Jackson)
Replies: 477
Views: 38553

OmahaChef wrote:This development came up for council approval on June 7th. It was carried over to June 28th, as a public hearing was needed.
Anyone know what happened to this?
by sokkerdewd
Sat May 28, 2005 3:59 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Village Pointe (SWC 168 & West Dodge)
Replies: 258
Views: 146395

And you forgot about the Banana Republic store also mentioned in the article...so it could be 5 stores and a sports bar. Omaha World-Herald wrote: The Gap also owns the Banana Republic brand, which is opening an 8,996-square-foot store in October at Village Pointe. Construction begins this summer.
by sokkerdewd
Sat May 28, 2005 3:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 902 Dodge Building
Replies: 1
Views: 680

I thought this was supposed to be apartments...
by sokkerdewd
Sat May 28, 2005 3:46 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: A heads up on Omaha retail development!..
Replies: 17
Views: 2413

:roll: I slept through this...any new info?
by sokkerdewd
Sat May 28, 2005 3:35 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Kansas City's Sprint Center.
Replies: 198
Views: 31611

2 cents: The first rendering makes it look great...the others don't. Waayy to much corporate labeling... It's too bad KC couldn't get the original design...now that was a great design. It coulda been something from Star-Trek. But then again, this probably won't be the last adjustment made to the des...
by sokkerdewd
Wed May 25, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: LB 500 is dead for this session
Replies: 47
Views: 8150

Yes a retail store CAN be a store AND a tourist attraction. What is the Mall of America? This is very true...and I would be open to TIF money for Cabela's, etc...just not $20 million. I think they should be lent support, but they would be viable without the additional incentives proposed by LB 500....
by sokkerdewd
Wed May 25, 2005 8:40 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: LB 500 is dead for this session
Replies: 47
Views: 8150

In general I’m not for this bill. I don’t support giving a rich thriving company millions of dollars in tax breaks so that they can make more money. Cabela’s is doing fine financially. If they opened a store in Omaha it would be a success for them even without the tax breaks. I am not a fan of givi...
by sokkerdewd
Wed May 25, 2005 7:29 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Nightline: Nuclear Option Averted - props to Nelson
Replies: 3
Views: 627

By defenition moderates don't have deeply held beliefs and are far to wishy washy to stand up to the kind of presure they will be under. This will be a great issue for the Republicans running against Sen. Ben next year. I had the good fortune of talking with Sen. Nelson at the Morrison-Exon Dinner ...
by sokkerdewd
Sun May 22, 2005 7:18 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Airport numbers continue to sizzle for 2005..
Replies: 21
Views: 2151

With a 9% growth rate, that "5 mil mark" will be passed in 3 short years.
by sokkerdewd
Fri May 20, 2005 6:43 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Casino dollars marked to assist 37 programs
Replies: 9
Views: 1089

Use http://www.bugmenot.com to avoid compulsory web registration. (Unfortunately, they don't have a working login for the Nonpariel (sp?) site though.)
by sokkerdewd
Fri May 20, 2005 6:42 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Eppley might gain flights after merger
Replies: 1
Views: 484

US Airways hubs are in Philly, Pittsburgh, and Charlotte...so that's my guess as to where (if at all) this holds the potential for more service.
by sokkerdewd
Fri May 20, 2005 6:23 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Federal Road funding for NE up 36%
Replies: 2
Views: 799

What are the priority projects that this "new" money would be directed to in this state?
by sokkerdewd
Fri May 20, 2005 6:17 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Even Rattlers need a home
Replies: 2
Views: 798

ewww...for gross!
by sokkerdewd
Wed May 18, 2005 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gay marriage ban struck down ! ! !
Replies: 32
Views: 7062

Sure, there'll be another push for a Federal Amendment, but last time it came up in the Senate, it didn't even get 50%...and to amend the Constitution of the US, both Houses of Congress need 67%, and 75% of state legislatures have to pass it... Needless to say, a Federal Amendment will never fly.
by sokkerdewd
Wed May 18, 2005 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Relocation
Replies: 17
Views: 1862

Sodak wrote: As far as groceries, etc. I think things are higher here, but the pay is higher as well.
Try Cub Foods :wink: They're great!
by sokkerdewd
Wed May 18, 2005 3:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357082

Heh - some of the renderings make it look like a mini-KC Plaza area. I wonder how much condos/apartments in the area would run when this is finished...
by sokkerdewd
Wed May 11, 2005 9:19 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: LB 500 is now on the agenda
Replies: 39
Views: 6598

Coyote wrote:Proposal to ban gay discrimination falls two votes short
Ernie is not having a very fun session.
I'm amazed that this got the majority of the legislature backing it...even if it did fall short of the supermajority needed to add it to the budget.
by sokkerdewd
Wed May 11, 2005 9:17 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: LB 454 taken off this years agenda
Replies: 11
Views: 1860

Excellent!

That's all we need in this state (being sarcastic) is to have some country bumpkins running around with concealed weapons, legally, to add to our perception as a cowboy state.
by sokkerdewd
Wed May 11, 2005 9:14 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Election results
Replies: 17
Views: 1927

In addition to my last post about the Pinnacle site - from kptm.com Highlights from the agenda the mayor announced for his next four years include a promise of new plans to be revealed soon for what he called a "brighter" Omaha . Also, he will focus on incentives to attract new businesses ...
by sokkerdewd
Wed May 11, 2005 12:39 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Election results
Replies: 17
Views: 1927

After sitting in at a forum with Fahey, he may actually have something exciting to announce...and within the next couple months...having to do with the Pinnacle site. (He's currently in the process of selecting a buyer and has had several "incredible proposals" cross his desk.) Maybe this ...
by sokkerdewd
Tue May 10, 2005 9:43 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Plaza Pontiac Buick 'nations largest indoor new car display'
Replies: 5
Views: 1156

Indoor auto centers are common up north (Minnesota has several.) Some biggies are Snell in Mankato (converted Menards building...thinking it may even be bigger than Plaza) and Miller in St. Cloud...though not quite as big... I'm guessing they're designed to make car shopping easier during colder mon...
by sokkerdewd
Tue May 10, 2005 9:27 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Retail vacancy rate
Replies: 6
Views: 1426

Its about time West Omaha got a hotel...but there's still none (even planned) West of 108th and North of Dodge...
by sokkerdewd
Tue May 10, 2005 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3rd Forum Meet RSVP
Replies: 133
Views: 14623

Just to clarify, this is going to be Saturday, June 25th, correct?
by sokkerdewd
Tue May 10, 2005 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3rd Forum Meet RSVP
Replies: 133
Views: 14623

Put me down for a definate maybe (I'll be there if I'm in Omaha, but will be travelling frequently this summer.)
by sokkerdewd
Tue May 10, 2005 8:48 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: From the AP today, ETrade/Ameritrade merger?
Replies: 76
Views: 14727

Well, if A-Trade can get its hands on TD before E gets A (whew!) then maybe that tower would be a realistic vision...

...ever the optimist... :)
by sokkerdewd
Sun May 08, 2005 1:46 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Suttle vs Kraft
Replies: 4
Views: 754

As I posted in the "City Council Candidates" topic on this forum in response to some attacks on Kraft: There's nothing wrong with Kraft - sure he (like everyone else in local politics) likes free press. He's motivated, and willing to take up controvercial subjects (like a smoking ban and a...
by sokkerdewd
Sat May 07, 2005 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restaurant Preferences
Replies: 61
Views: 6566

omahastylee459 wrote:trinis in the old market passageway has really good mexican too
As Mike says, there's great deep fried soft shell tacos there...but if you want the original place in the Omaha area that did that, you gotta try Maria's in Ralston...that place is da bomb!
by sokkerdewd
Sat May 07, 2005 1:22 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: City Council Canidates
Replies: 13
Views: 1487

There's nothing wrong with Kraft - sure he (like everyone else in local politics) likes free press. He's motivated, and willing to take up controvercial subjects (like a smoking ban and against a neighborhood nudie bar) that would move Omaha forward into line with more progressive cities with clean ...
by sokkerdewd
Sat May 07, 2005 1:16 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: More Big News for Omaha's Eppley Airfield..
Replies: 2
Views: 485

I wonder if this has anything to do with us being a "focus city" for Southwest Airlines. Maybe the Seattle route is indicitive of an Alaska Air expansion into the city... At any rate, this is excellent!
by sokkerdewd
Sat May 07, 2005 12:54 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Metro Area Bicycle Discussion
Replies: 220
Views: 43146

Question on the legality of sidewalks and bike lanes: I was always under the impression that riding your bike on a pedestrian sidewalk was illegal? Flip side, I was under the impression that jogging/walking in the street (unless crossing it, and then only in designated areas like a crosswalk) was i...
by sokkerdewd
Tue May 03, 2005 1:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restaurant Preferences
Replies: 61
Views: 6566

Yes there is a movie theatre west of 72nd St. and it only cost $1.00 and 50 cents before 6. :P And there is a comedy club (can't recall name) in the Old Market. Maybe the guy lives out west and doesn't want to drive that far but I think that some places over here are worth the drive. Don't get me w...
by sokkerdewd
Tue May 03, 2005 1:06 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Coyote Sighting in the Sandhills
Replies: 26
Views: 4583

Can anyone recommend a route/trip planner to capture the best* Nebraska scenery? I was just playing with the idea... Thanks in advance!

*best = hilly-est/most varied/forested/unexpected/water/unique/etc.
by sokkerdewd
Tue May 03, 2005 12:46 am
Forum: Business
Topic: MECA bonuses top $150,000
Replies: 2
Views: 681

Dark Eyes wrote:Gee that's almost enough to buy U2 and Paul McCartney tickets from Ticket Express.
:lol: ROTFL :lol:
by sokkerdewd
Tue May 03, 2005 12:45 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Osborne Running For Governer
Replies: 28
Views: 2714

Here's to holding out hope that Governor Heineken (er...you know who) can still win the republican primary.... :roll: I'll drink to that *downs another*
by sokkerdewd
Tue May 03, 2005 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restaurant Preferences
Replies: 61
Views: 6566

its not about the tall buildings, east of 72nd just has character, west of it looks like every other city in america...i would rather be on the east end of omaha, and i can say that after living most of my life on the west end Exactly. Who visits Chicago to go eat in Shaumburg? :roll: Oh puh-leez.....