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- Mon May 22, 2017 1:43 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
- Replies: 895
- Views: 382425
Re: Boys Town and farmland (144th Dodge)
Also, I thought they were going to try to keep all the farming buildings....which are still standing. This rendering shows that the buildings have all been demolished or moved.
- Mon May 22, 2017 1:42 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
- Replies: 895
- Views: 382425
Re: Boys Town and farmland (144th Dodge)
Looks like parking will not be an issue for the retailers. http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/omaha.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/18/518042df-4f6e-5022-a952-dc55f5860e34/5920aa1a0637e.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C606 http://www.omaha.com/money/west-farm-development-southwest-of-th-west...
- Fri May 19, 2017 10:19 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
- Replies: 3580
- Views: 2054353
Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield
I love light rail, and also streetcars, but Eppley just needs a bus circulator. It blows my mind that we don't have this.OmahaFan wrote:You know it would be nice if they offered public transportation lines to and from the Terminals like a light rail system like they have at some of those fancy big airports.
- Wed May 17, 2017 4:01 pm
- Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
- Topic: Fremont Commons (Mixed Use Project)
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11761
Re: Fremont Commons (Mixed Use Project)
All the details of their proposal can be found here : http://www.fremontne.gov/AgendaCenter/V ... 252017-535
It starts around page 37.
It starts around page 37.
- Wed May 17, 2017 11:32 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
- Replies: 3580
- Views: 2054353
Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Hmmmm ... Looking at that drawing, they are building the thing right next to the runways. ????? I would think that if they want a rental car center, they would do as most other airports are doing and get it away from the immediate terminal and runway area. Might that location preclude future termin...
- Tue May 16, 2017 4:18 pm
- Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
- Topic: Fremont Commons (Mixed Use Project)
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11761
Re: Fremont Commons (Mixed Use Project)
meh Probably should open a new thread. New name, new concept. I'm glad they toned down the "mixed use" wording. Available mixed-use commercial space would include office spaces and retail shopping opportunities. If this magically happens, then the city should look at incentivizing Village ...
- Tue May 16, 2017 11:56 am
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Growler USA (162nd & W Maple)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4851
Re: Growler USA (162nd & W Maple)
How was the staff? Did you sit at the bar or a table?Omaha Cowboy wrote:GrowlerUSA is now a place on my regular beer visit rotation.
- Mon May 15, 2017 9:25 am
- Forum: Rumors
- Topic: Maplewood Estates
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1681
Re: Maplewood Estates
Just curious, if a situation like this does happen, what do the owners typically do with their mobile homes? It's not like there are a lot of places where they could move and park them if their current plot is sold.
- Mon May 15, 2017 9:20 am
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Aksarben Pointe (former Venice Inn Site)
- Replies: 154
- Views: 26844
Re: Former Venice Inn Site
EDIT - TOPICS MERGED
- Fri May 12, 2017 3:08 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3551
- Views: 495044
Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
So what's next? We just wait for the mayor's office to announce something?
- Fri May 12, 2017 8:35 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: 163rd and Pacific
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3148
Re: 163rd and Pacific
Road and parking area going in
- Thu May 11, 2017 8:19 am
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
- Replies: 328
- Views: 82863
Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
I feel that national politics should have nothing to do with local mayoral elections. Who cares if a mayoral candidate is a democrat or republican? I just want to vote on who I think will take care of our city. When the national democratic party started promoting Mello, I was done with him. Anyways,...
- Thu May 04, 2017 3:47 pm
- Forum: Council Bluffs Development
- Topic: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
- Replies: 836
- Views: 188283
Re: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
• Developer acquires Block 1 of River's Edge Subdivision (75,118 sq. ft.) for $751,180 • One tower will consist of 125 to 175 condo units • The second condo tower will consist of up to 60 units • The project investment is expected to be approximately $33,354,000, which will be the value stated in t...
- Wed May 03, 2017 3:14 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
- Replies: 852
- Views: 445312
Re: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
I guess you guys are right, from omaha.com Mayor Jean Stothert had said last fall that the building should be demolished because it’s too big, too isolated and in bad shape. Bench said the building’s problems include a bad roof, faulty plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and a sewer setup that c...
- Wed May 03, 2017 10:01 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
- Replies: 852
- Views: 445312
Re: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Was the building in bad shape? I hadn't heard that before.skinzfan23 wrote:I still don't understand how a building that was only 10 years old was in such bad shape.
- Wed May 03, 2017 9:59 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: 163rd and Pacific
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3148
Re: 163rd and Pacific
Is it also a public flower garden for people to visit? I mean, our taxes are paying for it, so it would be nice to go see it.
- Tue May 02, 2017 9:42 am
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Spectrum internet (formerly Time Warner)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1063
Re: Spectrum internet (formerly Time Warner)
Nice!EricHaley wrote:Allo is currently installing fiber in my neighborhood, and I CANNOT WAIT to dump Spectrum!!
I heard from a neighbor that Verizon is looking to expand their internet options in our area. I imagine it will be some kind of paid wifi.
- Mon May 01, 2017 1:01 pm
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Spectrum internet (formerly Time Warner)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1063
Spectrum internet (formerly Time Warner)
I'm a former Time Warner customer. I only had their internet and paid $40 for a 15 Mbps package called Standard. As you know Time Warner is now Spectrum. I spoke to the Lincoln office and have been informed that Spectrum only offers three speeds as opposed to Time Warner which I believe had 5 tiers ...
- Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:44 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: 163rd and Pacific
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3148
Re: 163rd and Pacific
What does that mean?Glasshole wrote:Supposedly a pollination station.
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 2:47 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
- Replies: 1308
- Views: 194256
Re: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
I think this is great for the Omaha Zoo! I can't wait to see it completed. Truly amazing what they are doing with the zoo! Would be nice if they could give the zoo more land to expand on. I bet if you gave them a bigger land piece they could way more thing's with it! Uhhhhh, really? I guess you for...
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:07 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
- Replies: 1308
- Views: 194256
Re: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
I was thinking it is starting to look just like the Taipei Zoo (which is a good thing in my book).Greg S wrote:Between this and the new African part, the zoo really seems to be either or both influenced by and resembling Animal Kingdom at Disney. And that's a very good thing in my book.
Greg
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:28 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Ford Lofts (10th and Dodge)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3406
Re: Ford Lofts (10th and Dodge)
What kind of charger were you requesting?Trips wrote:The board decides that they are not interested and I would not be allowed to have a charger installed.
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:27 am
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Local Breweries
- Replies: 462
- Views: 51032
Re: Local Breweries
Kros Strain and Pint Nine had an open house over the weekend as part of the Pint-a-gon bike ride between a few other breweries in the area. I totally forgot to take any pictures, but they are coming along nicely. It sounds like they can both start brewing beer next month, but both still have more co...
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If The North Freeway Was Extended to I-680...
- Replies: 83
- Views: 7128
Re: If The North Freeway Was Extended to I-680...
Let's take it down to Topeka!daveoma wrote:I think we might yet see an approximation of I-29 in Nebraska if the upgrading of highway 75 continues. I think it's definitely probable that a freeway will someday extend from Nebraska City to Blair.
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 3:04 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Capitol Place Apartments - 10th and Capitol
- Replies: 99
- Views: 26923
Re: Capitol Place Apartments - 10th and Capitol
Comparing with Google street maps, looks like they cut down about 20 trees.
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:38 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
- Replies: 3040
- Views: 515916
Re: Official: Capitol District
It could be that i was attempting to browse on my phone, but for the life of me, i could not locate the actual floor plans (besides pricing and then 'contact us' when you click 1 bed, 1 bath, etc) I wasn't able to find actual floor plans either. http://www.livecapitoldistrict.com/floorplans.aspx Fl...
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:37 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Lumberyard District (Downtown Millard)
- Replies: 394
- Views: 65421
Re: Lumberyard District (Downtown Millard)
I drove by the other day, but quickly. I noticed they planted a bunch of trees. Maybe 40?
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:30 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium
- Replies: 1644
- Views: 141520
Re: DISCUSSION: Sarpy County/Royals Stadium
Most that follow Minor League Baseball consider Werner Park to be a terrific stadium. If anything, it's certainly in line with the most recent AAA ballparks that have been built in the last 10 years. Gone are the days of minor league teams building 15-20k sized ballparks. It's a different ballgame ...
- Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:59 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: 163rd and Pacific
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3148
Re: 163rd and Pacific
Such an odd spot for office space.nebraska wrote:office space
The construction going on right now is just to the west of where they've been dumping dirt for years.
- Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What does Omaha need?
- Replies: 110
- Views: 12834
Re: What does Omaha need?
3. Science Museum, Public Aquarium, or some big tourist destination 4. More entertainment options in general: Seems like every new development is: restaurants, restaurants, bar, and some retail. I agree with these. Omaha needs more free* public entertainment. Midtown Crossing has a good idea with t...
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:18 pm
- Forum: Welcome to Omaha
- Topic: Forum Beer Fest - Saturday, Apr 29
- Replies: 31
- Views: 9618
Re: Forum Beer Fest - Saturday, Apr 22
Coyote wrote:When is the open house?Omaha_corn_burner wrote:Will be doing the Pint-a-gon. Kros Strain and Pint 9 are having open houses!
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:29 am
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Runza Corporate HQ (8800 Firethorn Lane)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3631
Re: Runza Corporate HQ (8800 Firethorn Lane)
They've already been franchising outside of Nebraska for years. Lol, read the article. Have you read the article? I've read it twice now. Runza hit 80 locations in 2008 and now sits on 83 So in 9 years they added 3 locations. Yeah, let's continue that growth. Everett said Runza forecasts opening th...
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:24 am
- Forum: Welcome to Omaha
- Topic: Forum Beer Fest - Saturday, Apr 29
- Replies: 31
- Views: 9618
Re: Forum Beer Fest - Saturday, Apr 22
Will be doing the Pint-a-gon. Kros Strain and Pint 9 are having open houses!
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:16 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Cask Republic - Dundee
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5076
Re: Cask Republic - Dundee
Quite a few new craft beer places popping up. It's hard to make time to get to them all.. But I plan to make a tour of all these places over the next couple of months... Hurry and check them out. They are very different and you are sure to find ones that you prefer over the others. I still haven't ...
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:09 pm
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Runza Corporate HQ (8800 Firethorn Lane)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3631
Re: Runza Corporate HQ (8800 Firethorn Lane)
They've already been franchising outside of Nebraska for years.
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:09 am
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Runza Corporate HQ (8800 Firethorn Lane)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3631
Re: Runza Corporate HQ (8800 Firethorn Lane)
Yeah but they've been franchising for years. Why would they all of the sudden start pushing those more? Maybe they changed their process or maybe corporate has decided that they will expand into other states more?
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:45 am
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Runza Corporate HQ (8800 Firethorn Lane)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3631
Re: Runza Corporate HQ (8800 Firethorn Lane)
Basically I was wondering if he knew something that we didn't. The article sounded like, "we've stagnated for several years but hopefully a new corporate office will [somehow] get us new stores." Are they not gaining franchisees because their corporate office is not exciting?
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:30 am
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Runza Corporate HQ (8800 Firethorn Lane)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3631
Re: Runza Corporate HQ (8800 Firethorn Lane)
Looks cool. Will be interesting to watch their upcoming growth. Greg Any reason why you think they will suddenly start growing more than before? Is corporate planning to expand? They've had franchising available for years and seem to only have 5 locations outside on Nebraska. I've pitched the idea ...
- Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Development of Regency, Old Mill, and Miracle Hills
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3451
Re: The Development of Regency, Old Mill, and Miracle Hills
By way of annexations possibly? I dont knowHR Paperstacks wrote:Yeah, I was surprised by that too. Apparently the 80's brought a lot of infill instead of sprawl.RockHarbor wrote:I'm surprised by the 1980's color-coded sections (mustard yellow sections) within Central & Eastern Omaha.
- Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:03 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Tenth Street Market
- Replies: 116
- Views: 19109
Re: Tenth Street Market
What kind of federal funding? That doesn't seem right to me.