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by omahahawk
Wed Aug 25, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Wolfson Cars Lot on Saddle Creek & Hamilton
Replies: 70
Views: 8570

Re: Wolfson Cars Lot on Saddle Creek & Hamilton

That's a prime spot for something. Really hope it's something cool or at least useful to the neighborhood, preferably not another gas station. I would think Kum and Go (or is it Quick Trip?) and whatever it is across the street got a pretty good lock on that market.
by omahahawk
Wed Aug 25, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Brickway Brewery & Distillery (1116 Jackson St)
Replies: 113
Views: 15503

Re: Brickway Brewery & Distillery (formerly Borgata)

If you have not tried their liquor you should do yourself a favor and do so. Best kept secret in the store, especially their gin. Rivals the big brands and generally cheaper. Really nice to have such good local stuff.
by omahahawk
Wed Aug 25, 2021 4:08 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 418167

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Exactly, and that is the whole point. I really do think this will be incredible in that regard. Just imagine a good band there on a nice night, people in the Old Market noticing the music coming over to check it out and the whole walkability factor through the Capital District to north downtown and ...
by omahahawk
Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:01 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Joslyn Art Museum
Replies: 212
Views: 35086

Re: The Joslyn Art Museum

Yes, they are going to close temporarily at some point. It will be interesting to see what if any other changes are going to take place in the old parts of the museum during this time or if they are planning on using their hiatus to do some things like that. Hopefully, they don't change anything oth...
by omahahawk
Mon Aug 16, 2021 8:34 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Joslyn Art Museum
Replies: 212
Views: 35086

Re: The Joslyn Art Museum

construction fence up
by omahahawk
Mon Aug 09, 2021 6:41 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 418167

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Thanks for the pic. This thing is really pretty good sized. I am no expert here so maybe someone else could speak to this but this thing looks pretty heavy duty as well. Looks like it could pretty easily accommodate some relatively extensive lighting and PA systems. Possibly some pretty decent riggi...
by omahahawk
Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:02 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Fiserv Leaked Rendering
Replies: 5
Views: 2054

Re: Fiserv Leaked Rendering

Hmm...Neoclassical or Post Modern? Debate and Discuss.
by omahahawk
Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 418167

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Been a pretty good day for announcements (Joslyn) and a pretty good year overall (Luminarium) for development. Who wants to bet that will be hearing about one more (Fiserv Tower) in the next few days or weeks? We can only hope.
by omahahawk
Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:16 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Joslyn Art Museum
Replies: 212
Views: 35086

Re: The Joslyn Art Museum

Yeah, the natural light in here looks like it will be incredible. Also, love the way the incorporated the Missouri river installation to run under the side of the new building and up to the center of the main structure. It ties the whole thing together really well.
by omahahawk
Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Joslyn Art Museum
Replies: 212
Views: 35086

Re: The Joslyn Art Museum

Wow, take a look on Omaha.com for the renderings of the addition. I have anything but a trained eye for these things, but this is impressive to me . . . https://omaha.com/news/local/joslyn-art-museum-breaks-ground-on-100-million-addition/article_7e4c99de-ee31-11eb-b6f2-3b795ebdb1fd.html#tracking-so...
by omahahawk
Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Joslyn Art Museum
Replies: 212
Views: 35086

Re: The Joslyn Art Museum

Took a walk around the area and did notice they had surveying flags placed in a few locations. Also, interesting to note that the water to the river installation had been turned off and that even the heaviest of sculptures had been moved so this clearly wasn't for fun. Expecting this to get interest...
by omahahawk
Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:00 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 418167

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Nope, I would take the Civic site for the library if that was all we could get but definitely feel a new downtown library would benefit with a panoramic view of trees and water.
by omahahawk
Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 418167

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Absolutely, if possible I would love to see it remain in the area of the park as well. A beautiful new state of the art facility with a terrace view of the park would be stunning in that setting and would make for an incredible city flagship library.
by omahahawk
Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 418167

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Great find, very interesting.....thanks. Wonder if this would entail a new library at the current site or possibly at the Civic site leaving the old space open for hopefully new development.
by omahahawk
Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:39 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)
Replies: 342
Views: 74175

Re: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)

So far no evidence of Baby Bob starting. Not sure how long this will take to build but I am guessing two years might be the case. I believe they wanted to have it done at the same time as everything else which would put it at fall of 2023. Would maybe expect to be seeing at least surveying start pre...
by omahahawk
Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:43 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Varsity Sports Cafe & Roman Coin Pizza
Replies: 15
Views: 1339

Re: Varsity Sports Cafe & Roman Coin Pizza

Roman Coin has great pizza, too bad they couldn’t make it. Let’s get a dive bar back and put in a new 49er. If I remember right the 49er had food too did it not? Anyway, 49er 2.0 would be perfect. Throw in a shuffleboard table and a small stage and it would just be more modern and minus the clove c...
by omahahawk
Thu Jul 01, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 2021 Memorial Park Concert
Replies: 19
Views: 1267

Re: 2021 Memorial Park Concert

They must have wanted to pull out all the stops considering the last year we have all experienced. Elvis Costello is the best gig they ever landed.
by omahahawk
Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:51 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)
Replies: 274
Views: 266982

Re: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)

thanks...it's beautiful
by omahahawk
Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:42 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Joslyn Art Museum
Replies: 212
Views: 35086

Re: The Joslyn Art Museum

For what it's worth, I did send an e-mail to the museum contact listed for this project last fall. I indicated I was just looking for the most general information in terms of if this project was still in works and if so when when the community could look to get further information about when it migh...
by omahahawk
Fri May 21, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Construction Thread
Replies: 200
Views: 33614

Re: OPAS - New Downtown Live Venue ($109 million)

Great name for this place and stellar design. I personally don't believe this will take away from any venues in Omaha. Perfect for bands that have graduated from Sokol, Slowdown, Waiting Room size but may not otherwise sell the arenas. What an asset this will be for live music.
by omahahawk
Sun May 16, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
Replies: 829
Views: 180643

Re: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)

What I am hoping is that all 3 components of phase 4 actually come to fruition. Right now that looks to the be the case and I will be watching this one closely as I believe this really does provide a point of destination and a tangible reason for people to cross the bridge that people had originally...
by omahahawk
Sun May 16, 2021 1:29 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)
Replies: 143
Views: 28434

Re: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)

I know, thing looks like a volcano or something on fire right?
by omahahawk
Wed May 12, 2021 7:06 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
Replies: 829
Views: 180643

Re: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)

Thanks for posting all this stuff about the CB plans Ita. I had either kind of forgotten about this observation tower and the other amenities or wasn't sure what the full scope of the project was. The plans sound great and though they appear to be about 3 million short of the total funds needed I th...
by omahahawk
Tue May 11, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)
Replies: 342
Views: 74175

Re: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)

I think this Baby Bob will be just fine. We got to remember these are just initial renderings as well. I can guess there might be a little discrepancy in matching simply because the materials used will be brand new. However, I would expect that not to be too much of an issue after a year or two of w...
by omahahawk
Tue May 11, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)
Replies: 143
Views: 28434

Re: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)

You should see this thing at night if you haven't already, makes a big statement.
by omahahawk
Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Omaha Steel Castings Redevelopment
Replies: 234
Views: 152619

Re: Omaha Steel Castings Property

https://i.postimg.cc/Q93Qf5Zf/56-DAC010-0-BE5-4-C36-9-A30-A5-C13111-E2-B0.jpg Um anyone notice the streetcar? Long ago I heard someone say part of the steel site would be a streetcar barn...that bridge is about at Farnam too. Exactly, got to wonder if this will finally be the impetus for streetcars.
by omahahawk
Sat Oct 17, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 418167

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Not to stir the pot, but I revisited the initial video presentation about the project. There are a couple, in my opinion, major things that have changed since then. The first, and I forgot about this altogether, but their initial plan was to extend HOA over the train tracks. That must have been cos...
by omahahawk
Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:43 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)
Replies: 342
Views: 74175

Re: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)

Thanks, very interesting. It does seem like this has been a VERY long time coming for probably the exact reasons Cowboy mentions. Would definitely like to get an actual confirmation with a planned date of completion from the World Herald or another news source.
by omahahawk
Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: WoodmenLife Tower
Replies: 257
Views: 31463

Re: WoodmenLife Tower

Elegance in simplicity. Funny how a small tweak can change the whole picture for the better.
by omahahawk
Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:39 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: Outdoor Craft Beer Spot?
Replies: 5
Views: 1814

Re: Outdoor Craft Beer Spot?

I would suggest the bars in the Benson area, particularly Benson Brewery, 1912, and Barchen.....cheers

https://www.visitomaha.com/things-to-do ... ds/benson/
by omahahawk
Sat Sep 05, 2020 12:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 350102

Re: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)

Looks good. Now if we could just get official confirmation of the Baby Bob it would be an excellent tie in.
by omahahawk
Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:05 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)
Replies: 274
Views: 266982

Re: Riverfront "Science Museum"

First off, major thanks to Omaha's philanthropy community for this latest asset. I thought it fitting to include a link to the San Francisco Exploratorium seeing that this museum will be using the same consulting group. https://www.exploratorium.edu/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6JODpM3A6wIVS73ACh0sbgF6EAAYAiA...
by omahahawk
Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:12 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: WoodmenLife Tower
Replies: 257
Views: 31463

Re: WoodmenLife Tower

I am also old enough to remember that place but didn't recall it was a Caniglia joint. No wonder I liked the fried ravioli so much.
by omahahawk
Sat Aug 22, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 338614

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

Noticed today they now have orange cones and caution tape across the parking lots so you can no longer cut behind Sears and around Barnes and Noble to get to Target. I'm hoping this means construction fence soon.
by omahahawk
Sat Aug 22, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)
Replies: 274
Views: 266982

Re: Riverfront "Science Museum"

Oh definitely, the Cal Academy is clearly way bigger in scope and cost than the discovery pavilion would be. It is a world class museum after all. I guess I'm just thinking it would be something to shoot for in terms of a smaller experience and overall vibe. They have great events and a great commun...
by omahahawk
Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video Game Versions of Lincoln & Omaha
Replies: 6
Views: 962

Re: Video Game Versions of Lincoln & Omaha

Also, very cool and recently posted on Youtube Omaha Eppley to Offutt in Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEdSPl0ceyM[/youtube] Also, I can't remember what year, but EA Sports did a NCAA College Baseball game that featured Rosenblatt including various buildings from...
by omahahawk
Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:16 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)
Replies: 274
Views: 266982

Re: Riverfront "Science Museum"

It would be great if it was a natural sciences museum patterned similar to the California Academy of Science, San Francisco. Great displays and a grass garden rooftop reminiscent of the one in the LC landing riverfront renderings.

https://www.calacademy.org/
by omahahawk
Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heritage Services
Replies: 18
Views: 2413

Re: Heritage Services

Possibly reading stuff into the article but to me it also sort of sounds like the term "emerging project" might imply something new here. That is to say something we don't expect. We know the Joslyn expansion is in the works. We also know the new performing arts facility is a go. What we d...
by omahahawk
Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:25 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Kiewit Luminarium (Riverfront Science Museum)
Replies: 274
Views: 266982

Re: Riverfront "Science Museum"

I guess I have heard about the possibility of a science museum here but for some reason was also kind of under the impression that it might have been planned for a new Children's Museum. In any case a science museum here would be truly spectacular and a wonderful new addition to the city. Can't wait...
by omahahawk
Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heritage Services
Replies: 18
Views: 2413

Re: Heritage Services

I was thinking possibly an initial streetcar line, though I believe the article did say it was going to be a "facility" which implies a physical building more likely. The Joslyn expansion is a good guess or possibly a new Children's museum on The Riverfront.