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by GetUrban
Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5431129

Re: Mutual Tower on the Library Lot

Land swapping the Lanoha site, hmm. They didn’t really say it was a swap did they? Who’s to say Lanoha doesn’t still own the UP site too? They explicitly said it was a swap. Sorry, I was watching the press conference but still missed that ‘small” detail. I was too busy staring at the rendering.
by GetUrban
Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5431129

Re: Mutual Tower on the Library Lot

Overall, I’m very happy with the design. I like the logo at the top too. It’s going to be iconic!
by GetUrban
Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:48 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5431129

Re: Mutual Tower on the Library Lot

iamjacobm wrote: Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:38 am Land swapping the Lanoha site, hmm.
They didn’t really say it was a swap did they? Who’s to say Lanoha doesn’t still own the UP site too?
by GetUrban
Wed Jan 26, 2022 8:36 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Nebraska Furniture Mart
Replies: 173
Views: 34358

Re: Nebraska Furniture Mart

The site that I think still has room and would be a good location would be by Cabela's and Costco right off the interstate. I would love to see it go the other way. The golf course near the casinos in CB. Great location, and a name that could maybe pull some more investment to downtown / CB. Except...
by GetUrban
Wed Jan 26, 2022 8:25 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5431129

Re: Mutual Tower on the Library Lot

As I’ve said before, there is definitely room for a tower on the north half of the library lot and something else such as mixed-use, parking garage or even a library on the south side of the block. It depends on what mutual wants to do with the block and the corporate image they want to project. I h...
by GetUrban
Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:04 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5431129

Re: Mutual Tower on the Library Lot

Did a little massing study to see what a 700' tower might look like on the north side of the site. Just massing, not a rendering at all. Google Earth background is way out of date, obviously. https://i.postimg.cc/xk1JXfx4/Capture.png I’m digging that.. Nice job man :thumb: … Ciao..LiO…Peace Thanks!...
by GetUrban
Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:52 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5431129

Re: Mutual Tower on the Library Lot

Did a little massing study to see what a 700' tower might look like on the north side of the site. Just massing, not a rendering at all.
Google Earth background is way out of date, obviously.

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by GetUrban
Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:21 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual Campus Redevelopment (33rd & Farnam)
Replies: 376
Views: 61922

Re: Former MofO Campus Redevelopment

I copied this from the library lot thread, since this is the right place to continue this topic. ‘I hope something equally good will happen with their old campus at Midtown along the lines of rehab/repurposing rather than outright demo and erasure of the most significant structures on the old campus.”
by GetUrban
Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:09 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5431129

Re: Mutual Tower on the Library Lot

Also, Cindy Gonzalez was a big name at the World Herald, wasn't she? There were 3 names on that article and I would say they were all big names at the herald. Wow! That’s big news! I had a feeling MoO was the one. Just the way it all seemed to be happening so fast you could tell some corporate musc...
by GetUrban
Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:22 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Chicago: The Terry Kath Experiment
Replies: 16
Views: 1392

Re: Chicago: The Terry Kath Experiment

My favorite band as well. And Leonid and Friends are the bomb. Chicago is scheduled for Ralston arena. Shows my age, but the first concert I ever went to was Chicago at the Omaha Civic in 1975 or 1976. I saw them again in Lincoln around 1987 at the Devaney Center. Great shows, needless to say, Leon...
by GetUrban
Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:05 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70467

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

Yes, thanks for pointing this out. The lot does look a lot bigger. And it woudl indeed be great to see the building to the west as a restaurant with sidewalk seating again. Was it at one point? Back in the mid-2000s I walked by it to and from work each day and there was sidewalk tables andseating n...
by GetUrban
Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:11 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Vision Zero
Replies: 88
Views: 8472

Re: Vision Zero

While the intent of Vision Zero is commendable, zero lives lost to traffic accidents, the choice of the name is kind of puzzling. First, there is nothing in the name that is vehicle-driving-related. Second, the most important thing a driver needs to do is see clearly, not have zero vision.
by GetUrban
Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:50 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2022 Weather Thread
Replies: 1238
Views: 49774

Re: 2022 Weather Thread

If we're lucky we'll finish out the winter and early spring without any extreme weather events, but I'll take some unusual shots of warm weather as a bonus. But we need some moisture though, even if comes in the form of snow. Technically we had extreme weather (December 15th storms/tornadoes) - jus...
by GetUrban
Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 520150

Re: Fast food (including BK) talk thread

Ha - I thought I was the only one really bitter about them dropping potato cakes - |expletive|, they've had them since I was a kid for sure! 40+ years and then BAM, they're gone? WOW They also had changed their "Arby's Sauce" but that was probably a couple decades ago. I remember it tasti...
by GetUrban
Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:05 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2022 Weather Thread
Replies: 1238
Views: 49774

Re: 2022 Weather Thread

If we're lucky we'll finish out the winter and early spring without any extreme weather events, but I'll take some unusual shots of warm weather as a bonus. But we need some moisture though, even if comes in the form of snow.
by GetUrban
Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2022 Weather Thread
Replies: 1238
Views: 49774

Re: 2022 Weather Thread

I'm no fan of 50's in January, but the temperature gradient from yesterday to today is just offensive. Shocking, if you will. And normally shoot, 15 degrees is just fine to me, but today it feels cold. I see a slight decrease in your preference for cold weather developing. A run of sub-zero weather...
by GetUrban
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Downtown Library - 1401 Jones Street
Replies: 209
Views: 27546

Re: New Downtown Library - 1401 Jones Street

Truth be told, there is plenty of room on the Dale Clark Library block site to build a high-rise 700-foot tower on the north half of the block and a new main branch library and multi-use spaces on the south half of the block. As an example, the FNB tower only takes the south half of its block, with ...
by GetUrban
Thu Jan 13, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 268217

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

A lot of people don’t understand that most architects are now using 3D modeling programs such as Revit where in the early phases of the design all of the components that make up a building from the foundations, structural components that hold up the building, such as columns and beams, facade and in...
by GetUrban
Tue Jan 04, 2022 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jobbers Canyon Research
Replies: 49
Views: 4168

Re: Jobbers Canyon Research

For those curious about how the NRHP process really works here is a great source of info. Notice that NHRP designation is non-binding and can sometimes be beneficial to property owners. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/upload/NR_Brochure_Poster_web508.pdf Disclaimer: I've spent over 35 ...
by GetUrban
Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jobbers Canyon Research
Replies: 49
Views: 4168

Re: Jobbers Canyon Research

Bigredmed, you’re obviously entitled to your own opinion, but the experts who nominated the district and granted NRHP status carry much more weight in this area, which is outside of your area of expertise, with all due respect. https://landmark.cityofomaha.org/images/Article/Jobbers_Canyon_Historic_...
by GetUrban
Mon Jan 03, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jobbers Canyon Research
Replies: 49
Views: 4168

Re: Jobbers Canyon Research

Not that I was ever in favor of destroying jobbers canyon but there were any number of efforts to save it. In the end no one stepped up with the cash to do it. I don't remember anyone saying that Conagra saved downtown, although their other two alternatives (moving to a new campus next to Lonergan ...
by GetUrban
Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70467

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

I ate lunch there a few times when I worked in the Old Market. It definitely had a nice 50s ambiance and cool exterior with a friendly staff. But people could always tell I had been there from the greasy frying pan smell absorbed by my clothing and hair. I’ll never forget that smell.
by GetUrban
Sun Jan 02, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jobbers Canyon Research
Replies: 49
Views: 4168

Re: Jobbers Canyon Research

Unfortunately, there will always be some people who think keeping ConAgra in downtown Omaha was worth the cost of destroying even 1.7 million square feet of Historic National Register-designated architecture. They are terribly mistaken. If anything, the loss of J.C. makes the erasure of a few of Con...
by GetUrban
Fri Dec 31, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 416633

Re: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel

When all these parks open, are they going to be open 24/7? If not, how are they going to keep people out? Are they going to have security? A murder, a rape, an assault, or people using drugs could quickly give the parks a reputation of being unsafe. What happens when feathers get ruffled and some u...
by GetUrban
Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 268217

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

I think you're definitely reaching here. We basically all miss Jobbers Canyon on this forum, but most of us are also able to be happy at this development correcting the mistakes of the past in some form. It's not a perfect replacement, but that doesn't mean we're so iron willed in our ways that we ...
by GetUrban
Mon Dec 20, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Charles Schwab Field Omaha (TDAPO)
Replies: 1110
Views: 225012

Re: Charles Schwab Field Omaha (TDAPO)

omaha79 wrote: Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:40 pm I could care less what it's called, truly. Every stadium in the city has a soulless corporate name. CHI Health Center Omaha sounds weird to me, but other than that, they are all pretty much the same.
So how much less could you care to not care at all? :lol:
by GetUrban
Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:55 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2021 Weather thread-
Replies: 1264
Views: 42548

Re: 2021 Weather thread-

I dunno. I think Omaha definitely dodged a bullet, but naming each touchdown as its own tornado seems like splitting hairs. Such as calling the beaver lake tornado four different tornadoes when the touchdowns were obviously generated from the same parent rotation. I get the reasoning behind it, but...
by GetUrban
Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:00 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Lakeside Farms (Lonergan Lake)
Replies: 35
Views: 10931

Re: Lonergan Lake

Some major earth-moving / grading has been happening the last couple of weeks along the East side of this new future Curt Hofer residential development. They have built-up a 12-15’ high berm along the west side of 72nd for about 1/4 mile. Apparently they’re creating an earthen buffer to shield the p...
by GetUrban
Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Ketchup/Mustard etc Condiment Thread
Replies: 208
Views: 53836

Re: Ketchup/Mustard etc Condiment Thread

A few drops of Tabasco is always good on a bowl of chicken chowder soup too, along with some freshly ground pepper and bacon bits.
by GetUrban
Wed Dec 15, 2021 9:00 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 4907 Underwood Ave
Replies: 74
Views: 5792

Re: 4907 Underwood Ave

I offer for the moderator’s consideration that perhaps the majority of this thread should be moved to “design standards.” Actually, I think it would be a mistake to move any of this discussion out of this thread. I don’t think it has veered off topic too much at all, since personally I enjoy discus...
by GetUrban
Wed Dec 15, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Ketchup/Mustard etc Condiment Thread
Replies: 208
Views: 53836

Re: Ketchup/Mustard etc Condiment Thread

I'm not so sure I've had a particularly Carolina style BBQ sauce... Any suggestions that I could get at a Walmart or Hy-Vee, etc.? Next question is, does Ketchup belong on the breakfast menu? On hashbrowns, in an egg sandwich, etc. I emphatically say, yes. You should try some Trader Joe’s Carolina ...
by GetUrban
Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2021 Weather thread-
Replies: 1264
Views: 42548

Re: 2021 Weather thread-

Around 4:15- 4:45, When that first main line came through our place In northeast DoCo, east of Bennington, We had our power go off for about 5 minutes and then come back on, which is strange. I would guess the gusts were in the 75-90 mph range, since it seemed similar to the wind we had earlier in t...
by GetUrban
Wed Dec 15, 2021 3:14 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2021 Weather thread-
Replies: 1264
Views: 42548

Re: 2021 Weather thread-

Holy |expletive|, this is crazy for December 15!
by GetUrban
Wed Dec 15, 2021 12:16 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 4907 Underwood Ave
Replies: 74
Views: 5792

Re: 4907 Underwood Ave

I’ve lived or worked in Dundee or the County Club areas off and on since 1968, and house prices have steadily increased at an accelerated rate at least since then. As I stated earlier in my comments, the zoning on the eastern portion of underwood between 51st & 49th was identified through planni...
by GetUrban
Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: North Highway 75
Replies: 37
Views: 5513

Re: North Highway 75

While I appreciate the smoothness of Brad's suggestion, putting a highway right behind the residential properties east of Florence boulevard would have the same issues with noise and vibrations. I'm sure none of the owners there now would remember, but back in the day, that was a busy rail line beh...
by GetUrban
Sun Dec 12, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: North Highway 75
Replies: 37
Views: 5513

Re: North Highway 75

I think the Bridge and the 680 option wouldn't be too bad other than the cost of the bridge. The City of Omaha already owns a lot of the land on the Omaha side where I have drawn the road to the north. Iowa could possible develop around the new interchange depending on their flood plain development...
by GetUrban
Sun Dec 12, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Area NW of Saddlecreek at Pacific Street
Replies: 100
Views: 11345

Re: Area NW of Saddlecreek at Pacific Street

Pacific is nothing more than a minor residential street between 60th and 50th. There are even some jogs and houses in the way to making it more of a secondary through street. I hope that never happens. But a minor east-west connection across Saddlecreek might be a good idea for a limited residential...
by GetUrban
Sat Dec 11, 2021 10:02 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 4907 Underwood Ave
Replies: 74
Views: 5792

Re: 4907 Underwood Ave

We’ve had a good back & forth pro & con discussion on this proposed project, but the fact is on October 6, 2021 the planning board voted 7-0 to approve, and on December 7, 2021 the Omaha City Council, in their third public hearing voted to approve it. Here’s a screen shot from the online vid...
by GetUrban
Fri Dec 10, 2021 11:52 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2021 Weather thread-
Replies: 1264
Views: 42548

Re: 2021 Weather thread-

I’m glad we’re getting some much-needed moisture. Hopefully it will all quickly melt and soak in tomorrow.
by GetUrban
Fri Dec 10, 2021 11:47 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 4907 Underwood Ave
Replies: 74
Views: 5792

Re: 4907 Underwood Ave

Looking at the DOGIS site at the NBD-NCE-C zoning already in place along both sides of underwood from 51st to 49th, it has been trending from R8 to NBD-NCE-C since around 2008. In this proposal, they are only adding 4907 to the lots already designated NBD-NBE-C. So I guess it’s inevitable that it wo...