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by daveoma
Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:23 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: MAPA - Metropolitan Area Planning Agency
Replies: 15
Views: 3974

Re: MAPA - Metropolitan Area Planning Agency

I am creating a new thread just for MAPA. I have been lumping MAPA updates with the METRO thread, even though they are separate entities. In any case, MAPA's newsletter indicates that the board has approved accepting Cass County's application to join MAPA. The addition was facilitated by a recent b...
by daveoma
Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:27 am
Forum: Business
Topic: FDR?
Replies: 6
Views: 3670

Re: FDR?

I suppose the decision was made to place this in a non-contiguous location from UNMC because it was cheaper than building a new building?
by daveoma
Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:13 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3513
Views: 1558222

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Do we know if they also cancelled the flights between Toronto and Des Moines?
by daveoma
Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:06 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Elkhorn Station
Replies: 30
Views: 7605

Re: Elkhorn Station

The stretch of railroad is still used, right? I wonder what the residents will think about the noise.
by daveoma
Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Urban Grocery Store
Replies: 266
Views: 35332

Re: New Kiewit HQ

Walked by today. They are tearing down structure on northwest corner of the block. Kiewit wants retail in the area. A big grocer would be perfect for this area. Streets are wide. Access is easy. Grocery stores need infrastructure. These blocks fit the bill. I was in this area just yesterday afterno...
by daveoma
Mon Jul 29, 2019 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nebraska Wind Energy
Replies: 177
Views: 42697

Re: Nebraska Wind Energy

I realize that a lot of hot air has been blowing on this topic recently. How about a return to the topic with some reaction to the physicists and energy researchers publishing data suggesting that wind is far less efficient than we thought and to replace fossil fuels would require more land area th...
by daveoma
Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:50 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: USDA Headquarters
Replies: 21
Views: 8329

Re: USDA Headquarters

Wow! 10 years to recover??? That's terrible! It looks like somebody messed this up big time. Why not have 2 locations and simply fill open positions in KC instead of DC? Wow, what a disaster. And ones who are hurt are the farmers who benefit from the research these agencies do. So sad 😞😞😞
by daveoma
Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:40 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Joslyn Art Museum
Replies: 212
Views: 35067

Re: The Joslyn Art Museum

ItsAllAboutMe wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:39 pm Site sampling in progress on East side of newer addition
Is that in their outdoor sculpture garden or the parking lot?
by daveoma
Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Regency Landing (NEC 680 and Pacific)
Replies: 140
Views: 22397

Re: Regency Landing - 680 and Pacific

Wow according to their brochure, 120th and Dodge has the highest concentration of jobs outside of downtown!
by daveoma
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:51 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2019 Severe Weather Thread
Replies: 308
Views: 151422

Re: 2019 Severe Weather Thread

wow, what a terrible night for Kearney :(
by daveoma
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:40 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual Campus Redevelopment (33rd & Farnam)
Replies: 376
Views: 61956

Re: Mutual of Omaha Plans for the Future?

I like the current HQ too. It is an Omaha icon. I wouldn't mind the other one being torn down. I think the ideal situation would be the 2nd building being torn down and replaced, repurpose existing HQ, and building taller new HQ to kickstart Turner Park East. Didn't MoO say they planned on the new ...
by daveoma
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:26 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Juvenile Justice Center at 18th and Harney - 8 stories
Replies: 458
Views: 81650

Re: Proposed Justice Center at 18th and Harney- 10 stories

I'm so glad they're emphasizing therapy instead of incarceration, and I'm very thankful and relieved that he mentions it's going to be less expensive in the long term. Thumbs up Omaha, nicely done! :thumb:
by daveoma
Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:39 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3513
Views: 1558222

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Agreed, that would be very nice.
by daveoma
Sat Jul 06, 2019 2:57 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Former Grace University Site
Replies: 40
Views: 10113

Re: Grace University

That's a great view! 😲
by daveoma
Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wish Omaha still had...
Replies: 52
Views: 9361

Re: I wish Omaha still had...

I wish Omaha still had:

House of Loom
more than 3 gay bars
Peony Park
open mics in bars/coffee shops downtown
a youth culture that people across the country buzzed about
by daveoma
Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:28 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Sushi Japan/Zaika Indian Cuisine
Replies: 21
Views: 3385

Re: Sushi Japan

Is there something about Biryani that makes it popular? Biryani usually takes a long time to make, and has complex flavors and textures. Some of them include fruit and nuts, and all are made with a combination of fresh herbs and dried spices. A biryani is traditionally eaten by hand (it's not a sau...
by daveoma
Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)
Replies: 818
Views: 187707

Re: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)

I'd love it if there was a transportation service been Omaha and Lincoln--especiales one that was fast. Someday if there's a fast connection from Lincoln to Eppley Airfield, then that just might make Eppley a much busier regional airport. Eppley to Amtrak by bus. Omaha to Ashland/Waverley/downtown ...
by daveoma
Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nebraska Wind Energy
Replies: 177
Views: 42697

Re: Nebraska Wind Energy

OWH changed their access structure so I don't have access to digital content anymore. Did anyone read the article they put out the other day on NE's potential to be a leader in renewable energy? Was there any new/useful information or was it just a summary of everything we already know and captain ...
by daveoma
Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Millard Airport
Replies: 6
Views: 1972

Re: Millard Airport

This incident isn't a Millard airport issue by the pilot's own admission. He ran out of fuel. That is in him, and it is something where the airport's location really doesn't factor into anything. YES, it does factor into SOMETHING. If a pilot ran short of fuel just short of ANY small airport, like ...
by daveoma
Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:25 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)
Replies: 818
Views: 187707

Re: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)

I'd love it if there was a transportation service been Omaha and Lincoln--especiales one that was fast. Someday if there's a fast connection from Lincoln to Eppley Airfield, then that just might make Eppley a much busier regional airport.
by daveoma
Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:45 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 1402 Howard
Replies: 44
Views: 9706

Re: 1402 Howard

Agreed. I think it's an improvement. I think that corner has more potential that some restaurant and retail space, but it's an improvement.
by daveoma
Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:42 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: More Buffalo sculptures!!!!!
Replies: 83
Views: 15711

Re: More Buffalo sculptures!!!!!

I know the sculptures are a small gesture, but I'm so happy that the history of native Omahans are not forgotten. Their history is our history. :)
by daveoma
Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:40 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70475

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

It's interesting to me the proliferation of these tall slender buildings in NYC. Perhaps that was one of the flaws of WallStreet Tower--their land footprint was too large. This meant that there were many units on each floor, so nobody who was very wealthy could feel like they owned a penthouse by h...
by daveoma
Sat Jun 22, 2019 5:39 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 417470

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

<t>The design of this park is such a snooze. The city is also missing an amazing opportunity to finish excavating the whole park down to the bottom and install a huge park wide, multi-story, underground parking lot that is covered by the new park. The parking would provide an amazing opportunity fo...
by daveoma
Sat Jun 22, 2019 5:16 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
Replies: 349
Views: 70475

Re: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

It's interesting to me the proliferation of these tall slender buildings in NYC. Perhaps that was one of the flaws of WallStreet Tower--their land footprint was too large. This meant that there were many units on each floor, so nobody who was very wealthy could feel like they owned a penthouse by ha...
by daveoma
Sat Jun 22, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Grain elevators 35th & I80 to Vinton
Replies: 133
Views: 27522

Re: Ugly grain elevators around I-80- I-480-Kennedy Freeway

That's a fascinating development in Dallas.
by daveoma
Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:37 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2019 Severe Weather Thread
Replies: 308
Views: 151422

Re: 2019 Severe Weather Thread

I love the ketv videos. Thank you for posting them :D
by daveoma
Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: 2019 Midwest Flooding
Replies: 84
Views: 10398

Re: 2019 Midwest Flooding

Wow that's really sad for Plattsmouth ☹️
by daveoma
Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)
Replies: 342
Views: 74134

Re: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)

Very nice :)

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by daveoma
Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:14 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: 2019 Midwest Flooding
Replies: 84
Views: 10398

Re: 2019 Midwest Flooding

I 29 N to St Joe Hwy 36 West through St Jo into Ks Hwy 75 N from 36 all the way into Omaha Driven it a few times. Not nearly as bad as some want to make it out to be. Just takes a little longer. Based on some photos from the Mills Co (Iowa) Emerg response that were new last week I think it is highl...
by daveoma
Sat Jun 15, 2019 1:24 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Development in and around Gretna
Replies: 280
Views: 212398

Re: Development in and around Gretna

Does anybody else find it humorous that they have a "passive park" label on the site plan? Could someone please distinguish this from an aggressive park? :lol:
by daveoma
Sat Jun 15, 2019 1:16 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aloft Hotel (63rd & Center)
Replies: 82
Views: 18234

Re: Aloft Hotel (63rd & Center)

Thank you for the photo updates! :D
by daveoma
Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:06 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Favorite Ethnic Restaraunt
Replies: 41
Views: 7327

Re: Favorite Ethnic Restaraunt

I'll start a poll later as I get suggestions, but what is your favorite ethnic restaraunt in the metro area? I have a suggestion. Could we have a few polls, such as having one for favorite Asian, favorite Indian, favorite Mexican/Hispanic restaurants? I feel like with Omaha's growing diversity in r...
by daveoma
Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:25 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Millwork Commons
Replies: 253
Views: 48463

Re: Millwork Commons

That video was great :D Thank you for posting!
by daveoma
Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:14 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 440209

Re: Official: Aksarben Village

I thought they were colorful protozoans transplanted onto a photograph of a construction site.
by daveoma
Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:54 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Dundee Theater
Replies: 206
Views: 40711

Re: Dundee Theater

How is building a parking lot an example of creative destruction? You're just destroying a homes and businesses and creating traffic. How is that going to encourage development of the sort that's in the character of Dundee?
by daveoma
Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:49 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: 46 Dodge Apartments
Replies: 108
Views: 18882

Re: 46 Dodge Apartments

I agree with the neighbors. Why should the government subsidize a development that goes against the planning guidelines of encouraging mass transit? Also, is there only a high demand for expensive apartments in Dundee? Or are the developers trying to eek out as must profit at the expense of tax paye...
by daveoma
Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:50 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: OPS High School -- 60th and L
Replies: 57
Views: 7594

Re: OPS High School -- 60th and L

I'm quite sad that this is going to be demolished. I really like the midcentury modern architecture of the building
by daveoma
Tue May 28, 2019 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: State Tax Reform
Replies: 109
Views: 16152

Re: State Tax Reform

Looks like even this modified plan for property tax relief is dead in the water. Additionally, there is push back of the revised business incentive plan known as the ImagiNE Act. There is a strong divide between the interests of rural and urban Nebraska, which, I know is not news but, inhibits much...
by daveoma
Tue May 28, 2019 12:52 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1299
Views: 419621

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

Cowboy, any opinions on my idea of an entertainment district be built? Lol. "Your idea..." Right. I'm sorry, that has been mentioned how many times on this big, bulky, ongoing thread? Believe me, you're not the first. It doesn't really matter, honestly. But, factually, that has been talke...