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- Mon May 01, 2017 8:26 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: The Yard (15th & Cuming)
- Replies: 405
- Views: 70649
Re: The Yard (15th & Cuming)
I'm definitely glad it's not the Orange and yellow monstrousity that was shown
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:41 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: 192nd & Dodge plans
- Replies: 100
- Views: 21019
Re: 192nd & Dodge plans
They're being built by different developers I believeJoe_Sovereign wrote:Should this be merged with the Avenue One thread?
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If The North Freeway Was Extended to I-680...
- Replies: 83
- Views: 6393
Re: If The North Freeway Was Extended to I-680...
Sometimes I wish I-29 ran through Nebraska instead of Iowa. I've said that before, but it is true. Too many bridges south of Omaha. That, and interstates were originally meant to bypass cities with branches/off ramps going in, which is where you get 680, 480, etc. and also why I-80 is at the edge o...
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:14 pm
- Forum: Statistics
- Topic: Omaha's Population Density vs Land Space
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3440
Re: Omaha's Population Density vs Land Space
That's a bit of an unfair comparison, since San Francisco is just a small part of the greater San Fran metro area. Same thing with most of the cities mentioned. When you account for the large swatch of suburbs we've annexed, Omaha's density doesn't seem very low. It is possible to do this accuratel...
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:42 pm
- Forum: Statistics
- Topic: Omaha's Population Density vs Land Space
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3440
Re: Omaha's Population Density vs Land Space
This reminds me... google maps really needs to fix the city limits of Omaha. It's like they took the annexation of Elkhorn has annexing the entire school district.
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 12:46 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
- Replies: 1990
- Views: 337719
Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan
Honestly with the rise of all of the online retailers these days I'm surprised at the amount of retail space a lot of developments are building.Coyote wrote:Word on the street... The boystown project is attractive all the tenants Crossroads was courting. Expect little retail now at the Crossroads.
- Thu Apr 06, 2017 1:45 am
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
- Replies: 328
- Views: 66994
Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Read both articles. Marijuana possession? Eh. But the terroristic threats part? Big yikes. Especially the part where he tries to play it off as a normal family dispute...Coyote wrote:WOWT had theirs right after KETV. Drugs, terroristic threats...
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:48 pm
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
- Replies: 328
- Views: 66994
Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Oy vey. I'm sure that'll be fun.Coyote wrote:KETV Channel 7, tonight at 10:00, will have an expose on D'Shawn Cunningham and his 'criminal background and troubled past'
- Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:26 pm
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
- Replies: 328
- Views: 66994
Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
I see a certain someone is running for city council in the 3rd district...
- Tue Apr 04, 2017 2:07 pm
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Mixed Use Hotel (9th & O Sts.)
- Replies: 80
- Views: 15455
Re: Mixed Use Hotel (9th & O Sts.)
Two hotels in one building? That's interesting. I wonder if they'll be two iterations of one large brand, like a Courtyard and a Residence Inn. What flags aren't in Downtown Lincoln right now?
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:58 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
- Replies: 3037
- Views: 486528
Re: Official: Capitol District
I find it odd that any official rendering releases by this group seems to go back and forth between the original and updated office component design. I'm fairly certain the updated version is the one they're going with, regrettably, but I'm longing for the original design. I'm not sure what you mea...
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 3:15 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
- Replies: 724
- Views: 268503
Re: Conagra campus development plans
According to a very reliable source, a redevelopment plan for the Conagra campus, know to some as "Project Canyon", will be announced this coming week. It will include a large mix of retail and office space, hundreds of apartments, and a hotel (this one is going to be HUGE for Omaha and V...
- Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Missouri River Cruises?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1824
Re: Missouri River Cruises?
This is correct. The Missouri is considered navigable between these two points.Brad wrote:There's no downstream Dam. You could take a boat from Sioux City all the way to the Mississippi River in St Louis.Silverspoon wrote:how far could you go? You would be trapped between two dams.
- Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:39 am
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
- Replies: 328
- Views: 66994
Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Wanting an NFL team in Omaha is pretty much the only reason you need to vote against Taylor Royal. The numbers are too clear, no city benefits from such a waste. Sure you are right........but a pro NFL team sounds about 300 times more fun then a stupid streetcar in the wrong end of town. If I'm not...
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:19 pm
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
- Replies: 328
- Views: 66994
Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
I don't know if anyone has posted this yet, but Heath Mello has been endorsed by "Our Revolution". https://ourrevolution.com/candidates/heath-mello/ Are there seriously people out there that are influenced based on who Shailene Woodley thinks should be elected mayor? I'm voting for Mello ...
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:26 pm
- Forum: Statistics
- Topic: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates
- Replies: 89
- Views: 18837
Re: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates
Or he thinks Fremont has had some hidden explosion that we haven't seen.Omaha Cowboy wrote:I'm going to guess Athomsfere meant 945,572 metro. Correct me if I'm wrong ...TitosBuritoBarn wrote:A loss of 500,000 in the metro?Athomsfere wrote:My guesses:
Metro 445,572
CSA 962,491
Ciao..LiO...Peace
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:40 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
- Replies: 3511
- Views: 1553060
Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Yes that's what I was saying haha.Omaha_corn_burner wrote:There's actually nonstop flights to Orlando now. No need for connections anymore.Garrett wrote:I remember that. My family would go to Orlando back in the day for Disney trips and it's crazy to think a direct flight is possible now.
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:38 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
- Replies: 3511
- Views: 1553060
Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield
One last thing. Sure, now that I've been gone over 8 years NOW Omaha has non stops coast to coast. Back in the day transferring in Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, etc. was the only way to go. I remember that. My family would go to Orlando back in the day for Disney trips and it's crazy to think a...
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 5:37 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
- Replies: 884
- Views: 311894
Re: Boys Town and farmland (144th Dodge)
The entire master plan was included in the zoning request. Tons of info. https://cityclerk.cityofomaha.org/images/agenda/ID_17_03_21w/Planning_Zoning/371.pdf Highlights: On page 23: "In total, the development will include over 1,400,000 square feet of office space, 819,000 square feet of retai...
- Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:34 pm
- Forum: Projects Never Built
- Topic: Jobbers Canyon Architectural Rendering
- Replies: 45
- Views: 12926
Re: Jobbers Canyon Architectural Rendering
Jeez. It's like they said "find the highest concentration of old warehouses and that's where we'll locate our headquarters." Part of me wants a developer to hire someone who designs period sets in Hollywood or for Disney theme parks and have them recreate these buildings where they used t...
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:42 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Turner Park East (30th & Farnam)
- Replies: 119
- Views: 16874
Re: Turner Park East
Maybe Mutual would pay for the 3 free hours.iamjacobm wrote:Interesting about the city paying for it. I would imagine they won't do the same 3 free hours as the Mutual owned garages.
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:24 pm
- Forum: Statistics
- Topic: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates
- Replies: 89
- Views: 18837
Re: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates
Could someone explain why Dodge is included in some of these statistics and in others it is not? Also, what counties are in with Omaha in the main statistic? Dodge county is part of the combined statistical area(CSA), but not the Metropolitan Statistical area (MSA). The MSA is Douglas, Sarpy, Cass,...
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:37 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Midtown Crossing
- Replies: 2172
- Views: 357080
Re: Midtown Crossing
Fate of Marcus’ Midtown Cinema still uncertain, but its box-office numbers trail other Omaha theaters Of the 10 first-runs in the metro area, Midtown Cinema typically has the lowest box-office performance each weekend, according to comScore, an industry service that tracks exhibitor performance. Th...
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:40 am
- Forum: Statistics
- Topic: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates
- Replies: 89
- Views: 18837
Re: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates
I'm going to submit my traditional estimate of...... 1 PERSON!!!!!!
On a more serious note.... 927,812 and 965,018
On a more serious note.... 927,812 and 965,018
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:35 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: The Muse apartments (Micklin Lumber)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10629
Re: The Muse apartments (Micklin Lumber)
Sheesh! 240 apartments is quite the substantial development for this area. This would probably be the biggest apartment development in North Downtown, no?
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 5:18 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)
- Replies: 143
- Views: 28419
Re: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)
Just imagine what $1.2 billion would do downtown., I have no idea what a private developer would do with 1.2 billion downtown. Build one tall building? Build 3 medium height buildings in North Downtown? How much does the Capital District cost? How much did First National cost? I seriously have no i...
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 9:46 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)
- Replies: 143
- Views: 28419
Re: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)
I'm already getting flashbacks to the original plans for Legacy... wasn't L Street Marketplace similar at one point too?
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:34 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
- Replies: 3037
- Views: 486528
Re: Official: Capitol District
Yep! The ConAgra rink will be moving there, and I believe there's supposed to be a video board too.Greg S wrote:Anyone know if there are plans for any cool features in the common area/entertainment part like the outdoor ice rink in the Haymarket?
Greg
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:06 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3463
- Views: 436646
Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
I keep seeing it said that the advantage of the Streetcar is that it conveys a sense of permanence, which entices developers to build nearby. I think this overstates things. It's certainly possible the developers are that unwise (after all Trump was a developer, and my two year old shows better rea...
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 6:22 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Urban Grocery Store
- Replies: 266
- Views: 35324
Re: Urban Grocery Store
"80,000 workers and 9,000 residents" Omaha is no where near that, we're gonna have to wait quite a while. Also, looking at it now that residents number has to include a lot of people from outside of downtown as well. Their main downtown census tract, which includes all of their downtown a...
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 5:54 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Urban Grocery Store
- Replies: 266
- Views: 35324
Re: Urban Grocery Store
"80,000 workers and 9,000 residents" Omaha is no where near that, we're gonna have to wait quite a while. The greater downtown region (Downtown, Midtown crossing area, North Downtown, and the area just south of the tracks) has around 20,000 people according to 2015 data. Even if you just ...
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:35 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Urban Grocery Store
- Replies: 266
- Views: 35324
Re: Urban Grocery Store
"80,000 workers and 9,000 residents" Omaha is no where near that, we're gonna have to wait quite a while. The greater downtown region (Downtown, Midtown crossing area, North Downtown, and the area just south of the tracks) has around 20,000 people according to 2015 data. Even if you just ...
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:04 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3463
- Views: 436646
Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Have ideas of paying for a project via "increased expected development in the area", ever worked out? Arenas and stadiums never usually do but transit investments almost always meet or exceed expectations. When I ask this, I am not necessarily doubting you...but do you by chance know of a...
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:08 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3463
- Views: 436646
Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Now for everyone's favorite thing.... a hypothetical map of Streetcar Lines and BRT!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewe ... 16672&z=14
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewe ... 16672&z=14
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 1:56 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3463
- Views: 436646
Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
This Streetcar Scam we are having run on us here in Omaha is being ran everywhere around the country as discussed in this UTUBE......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpUQ_EMV23c Lord, how I wish the people on this forum would take this to heart. Just because something worked back in the day, doe...
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 12:02 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3463
- Views: 436646
Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Arenas and stadiums never usually do but transit investments almost always meet or exceed expectations.MadMartin8 wrote:Have ideas of paying for a project via "increased expected development in the area", ever worked out?
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:17 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3463
- Views: 436646
Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Given the proposed track, is the thought that there will be only one car that will simply run back and forth? Or would there be two that would be timed so that they pass each other where the "square" section of track occurs at 14th/16th street rather than block each other? I would assume ...
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:04 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Village Pointe (SWC 168 & West Dodge)
- Replies: 258
- Views: 146371
Re: Official: Village Point
If I recall they were moving to a smaller bay somewhere in the mall because the rent was too high...Uffda wrote:The Ann Taylor store closed and the front is construction boarded up. Not sure if that store is coming back in or something new.
- Sun Feb 19, 2017 4:02 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Atlas (NuStyle redevelops St. Joseph's)
- Replies: 221
- Views: 40587
Re: The Landing (NuStyle redevelops St. Joseph's)
And creighton is maintaining their status as a research hospital, correct? At Bergan or the new clinic?
- Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:33 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Seventy Five North (former Pleasantview Homes projects)
- Replies: 117
- Views: 24957
Re: Seventy Five North (former Pleasantview Homes projects)
Looming great! I had almost forgotten this had gone forward. Very encouraging!