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by iamjacobm
Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357105

Re: Midtown Crossing

Dusty wrote: Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:37 pm Pulling this back to Midtown Crossing discussion. Do you think they will split the space Genesis is moving out of or lease it out as is? How big is the current space?
It will likely be marketed as office space.
by iamjacobm
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Builders District at North Downtown
Replies: 284
Views: 46061

Re: The Builders District at North Downtown

Can someone please explain mass timber buildings to me? I’m not knocking it, I just don’t understand. I thought this building was going to be mostly made up of wood. However, it seems like the structure is 90% steel in 10% wood? Looking at the marketing material closer they do refer to the building...
by iamjacobm
Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2023 CWS
Replies: 137
Views: 6111

Re: 2023 CWS

Indiana State is the higher seed and is in their first Super Regional but isn't hosting the next round due to prior commitments to the Indiana Special Olympics next weekend. TCU is the host and their fans are out in droves donating to the Indiana Special Olympics. Very cool. https://twitter.com/lupt...
by iamjacobm
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 1303 Park Ave / inCommon mixed use
Replies: 8
Views: 785

Re: 1303 Park Ave / inCommon mixed use

inCommon as the developer would almost certainly include at least some affordable units too.
by iamjacobm
Tue May 30, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 269298

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

Then why is this method so very rarely used? Cross laminated timber or CLT, a main component of this construction type, wasn't invented for lack of a better word until the 80s or 90s, and building codes were slow to allow it. Now that it is being proven out and a more robust supply chain has develo...
by iamjacobm
Tue May 30, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 269298

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

Can I just ask a basic question? What is the purpose of building exclusively with wood? Is it stronger than steel and concrete? My intuition tells me that is just not true. Then there is the entire matter of susceptibility to burning to ash in a fire. Mass timber or CLT is graded out to basically t...
by iamjacobm
Tue May 30, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)
Replies: 945
Views: 277051

Re: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)

thenewguy wrote: Tue May 30, 2023 7:30 am says 21201 Nebraska Crossing Drive
That is REI's address and they do have a couple racks of Vuori out there.
by iamjacobm
Mon May 29, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 269298

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

Came across this tweet about the T3 office building going up in Denver. The one here will be very similar.

by iamjacobm
Thu May 25, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 596590

Re: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)

My Jewel in Chicago was a .5 mile walk. It was about the limit before fully loaded bags would start to wear on you and I'm a (relatively) young able-bodied person. I wouldn't have wanted to have a mile walk each way at all. This walk was also completely flat and on a very pleasant corridor with a tw...
by iamjacobm
Thu May 25, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartland of America Park
Replies: 367
Views: 256480

Re: Heartland of America Park

Maha headed back downtown next year.
by iamjacobm
Wed May 24, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 596590

Re: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)

If you listen to the interviews, he made a comment stating people in Omaha are spoiled and like to drive around in circles looking for the perfect spot. He was glad to add the grid back and offer convenient street parking to make those people happy. This is a suburban design in an urban location. W...
by iamjacobm
Wed May 24, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3464
Views: 437312

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

I believe Omaha will be the smallest metro with a modern street car (according to wikipedia). There's Tempe, which is smaller, but is part of the Phoenix area, so they are like 4.5M people in their metro https://ibb.co/zxd18nk I can't wait for CB to get their streetcar. I can only imagine the conve...
by iamjacobm
Tue May 23, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Saddle Creek (Dodge to Hamilton)
Replies: 194
Views: 41743

Re: Saddle Creek (Dodge to Hamilton)

A group out of KC called Drake Development recently bought the Westlake/Panera, Qdoba, and Burger King here.

Nothing will happen anytime soon (probably 5 years) but I was told they aren’t going to renew leases once they expire and will redevelop in some form. No details on what specifically.
by iamjacobm
Mon May 22, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Flora Apartments
Replies: 14
Views: 3690

Re: Flora Apartments

Another fire here, they should probably just tear this down.
by iamjacobm
Mon May 15, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Flatiron project 180 units
Replies: 43
Views: 7831

Re: Flatiron project 180 units

Yep, looks like they are getting a tax credit award this round.

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by iamjacobm
Sun May 14, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 9th and P - Trinitas 13-story Tower
Replies: 53
Views: 11822

Re: 9th and P - Trinitas 13-story Tower

College Station has had a few new buildings with some height right off campus. It’s really stark bc they have nothing else of anything close to buildings that tall existing.
by iamjacobm
Sat May 13, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: $700 million I-80/29 reconstruction project
Replies: 298
Views: 98940

Re: $700 million I-80/29 reconstruction project

A few of the ramps appear to be open. When you head east out of downtown it looks like you can take the new ramps north and south to get on I29 now.
by iamjacobm
Tue May 09, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 178892

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium

I remember hearing Bruce Rasmussen on the radio several years ago. He said when they were looking to add a sport (before they added soccer), they brought in consultant. The consultant recommended they add Soccer or Hockey and recommended they don't add football. Lacrosse would be a cool add for the...
by iamjacobm
Fri May 05, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Omaha Police and Omaha Fire Dept HQ
Replies: 155
Views: 19581

Re: Omaha Police and Omaha Fire Dept HQ

Just saying that scale is much more reasonable than to expect some sort of tower out of this. I would also expect setbacks from the street for safety concerns.

I'd take this scene on the Civic site in a heartbeat.

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by iamjacobm
Fri May 05, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Omaha Police and Omaha Fire Dept HQ
Replies: 155
Views: 19581

Re: Omaha Police and Omaha Fire Dept HQ

The Salt Lake City Public Safety Building is probably one of the better comps on what to expect for the scale here (I can't believe this is 10 years old already I remember when this got all kinds of awards). This is their, not so new now, Police and Fire HQ. I would love something like this to ancho...
by iamjacobm
Thu May 04, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Omaha Police and Omaha Fire Dept HQ
Replies: 155
Views: 19581

Re: Omaha Police and Omaha Fire Dept HQ

To be fair to KETV that is what was included in the city docs, but I don't see how that wasn't a mistake.

https://cityclerk.cityofomaha.org/image ... 3-0509.pdf
by iamjacobm
Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:47 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 7101 Mercy Road - 200 Apartment Units
Replies: 15
Views: 2341

Re: 7101 Mercy Road - 200 Apartment Units

There is a rezoning request for this property. 200 unit 4 story apartment building with [drum roll] 3-4 story 300 stall parking garage. This has to an expensive endeavor. Also, another example of why parking focused and carcentric development is a terrible use of land. Maybe someone can inform me, ...
by iamjacobm
Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3464
Views: 437312

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

We need to make a holiday, national "hug a city planner" day, or "Buy a planner a beer day". Because if you think it's bad from here... Imagine the |expletive| they have seen, heard and dealt with Plenty of bad ones that need to be slapped as well. Haha I enjoy our planner frien...
by iamjacobm
Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Flatiron project 180 units
Replies: 43
Views: 7831

Re: Flatiron project 180 units

Athomsfere wrote: Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:06 pm Man, how long have we been talking about this? It's fallen off the radar and come back from the dead more times than ____insert husker joke _____

*wait for laughter to subside

I am glad this is still moving though
Low Income Housing Tax Credits can be a very slow process.
by iamjacobm
Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Former WOWT Building Redevelopment (3501 Farnam St)
Replies: 7
Views: 1036

Re: Former WOWT Building Redevelopment (3501 Farnam St)

Looks like the interior of this building might be being gutted.
by iamjacobm
Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:36 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 440231

Re: Aksarben Village

UNO was hemmed in for expansion for years, before getting the land to the south, and the old golf course. I can’t see them giving up any of it any time soon They own the gold course? Perfect area for expansion. Surely there is zero value is using it as a place for people to walk around in grass and...
by iamjacobm
Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 440231

Re: Aksarben Village

Interesting new listing. The scale of this building is almost as tall as HDR. Also looks like a concept, but a residential tower on that back corner would be impressive too. https://www.crexi.com/lease/properties/626031/nebraska-6470-frances-street-av6-lot-2 https://images.crexi.com/lease-assets/626...
by iamjacobm
Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Favorite Breakfast / Brunch in the Omaha Metro
Replies: 133
Views: 15634

Re: Favorite Breakfast / Brunch in the Omaha Metro

BIGO88 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:37 am Lemon Tree Cafe that just opened in Ralston is the the owners of Lisa’s Radial and Gravy train who are also sisters.
That’s it. I had my burb wrong. Thanks
by iamjacobm
Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Favorite Breakfast / Brunch in the Omaha Metro
Replies: 133
Views: 15634

Re: Favorite Breakfast / Brunch in the Omaha Metro

Lisa's Radial should be on this list Yeah I think Lisa's and Harold's both should be on there. Added Both. For some reason I thought Lisa's closed after the owner passed away. Actually heard the Lisa’s people are opening another place in Papillion under a different name but I don’t recall what it w...
by iamjacobm
Tue Apr 11, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 338123

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

I'd imagine the "boring" retail on Dodge gets the highest retail rent/SF in this development. Gotta pay the bills.
by iamjacobm
Tue Apr 11, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Legacy Crossing Apartments (NEC 108TH & Fort Street)
Replies: 53
Views: 10668

Re: Legacy Crossing Apartments (NEC 108TH & Fort Street)

Just checked on the owner and it looks like it sold to a group out of Seattle on March 1st.
by iamjacobm
Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Salvation Army Building - 26th and Center
Replies: 6
Views: 1561

Re: Salvation Army Building - 26th and Center

This was sold to Clarity Development (group behind much of Blackstone). They have experience with tax credits which is the only way I see anything happening here. Looks like something might actually happen with this building.
by iamjacobm
Fri Apr 07, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263634

Re: Nebraska Medicine

Not sure that report got things very accurate. As I understood, the city will be reworking the streets/intersections here and will need some land to make it work, but this made it seem like UNMC is going to come through and wholly purchase these buildings. Losing some land obviously impacts them, bu...
by iamjacobm
Mon Apr 03, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: PayPal Business News
Replies: 123
Views: 19906

Re: PayPal Business News

I have what I consider to be VERY ACCURATE information that was shared with me concerning the Paypal buildings. I have been told that Kiewit Real Estate and Shared services is purchasing the Paypal Campus. Over the next year or so they will be doing some remodeling and consolidation into the two bu...
by iamjacobm
Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 417522

Re: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel

Anecdotal, but I don’t think I have even seen as many people at the old GLM than I saw there yesterday. It was absolutely packed. The park is a huge improvement and it’s only like 1/3 open. It’s been said plenty, but such a great addition to the city.
by iamjacobm
Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)
Replies: 274
Views: 265940

Re: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)

Apparently they included some space for a cafe. Liquor license request for “Fig” here
by iamjacobm
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Outlandia Music Fest
Replies: 25
Views: 2331

Re: Outlandia Music Fest

Another awesome lineup in year 2.


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by iamjacobm
Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 36 & Leavenworth Apartments (3612 Leavenworth )
Replies: 32
Views: 5416

Re: 36 & Leavenworth Apartments (3612 Leavenworth )

Garrett wrote: Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:24 pm Seeing the word pro forma crop up a lot suddenly is mildly triggering to me as I'm learning about them in a very dry real estate financing class.
What I do basically every day can't be all that boring :lol:
by iamjacobm
Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Event Thread
Replies: 51
Views: 4264

Re: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Event Thread

Linkin5 wrote: Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:31 am Flaming Lips just announced. Three massive draws in their first announced concerts.
Looks like they are playing Yoshmi all the way through too. Album concerts are great, you usually get a really long set from the headliner.