They did.iamjacobm wrote:They probably built to the property line.
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- Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:38 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Blue Barn moving to 10th and Pacific
- Replies: 171
- Views: 26559
Re: Blue Barn moving to 10th and Pacific
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:51 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Rows on South Hill (Johnston & Son Funeral Home)
- Replies: 184
- Views: 20880
Re: Rows on South Hill (Johnston & Son Funeral Home)
I would have used the house as a community building or a social hall to rent, etc. and built the row houses around. Didn't even know this existed!
Also, I hate those city government buildings... and didn't know they tore down the Woodman building for THAT!
Also, I hate those city government buildings... and didn't know they tore down the Woodman building for THAT!
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:43 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Aksarben Village
- Replies: 2396
- Views: 455086
Re: Official: Aksarben Village
I have heard from a very reliable anonymous source that First Data (their location in the Aksarben Area) is planning on selling their south building and parking lot to UNO, but keeping the North Building. As you can imagine, this will come with some bad news as well. I'm sure UNO will love that! An...
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:41 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Lot B Development
- Replies: 276
- Views: 42190
Re: Lot B Development
It would only take one large parking garage to more than replace all of the parking in lot B. If you rebuilt the street grid but left the streets as pedestrian only it would create a really unique public space. Ground level restaurants and bars with patios opening up on to the pedestrian walkway wo...
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:35 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: New Veterans Hospital
- Replies: 117
- Views: 17842
Re: New Veterans Hospital
If they cared they could make it happen with a swipe of a pen.MTO wrote:It's just a shame how our government treats it's vets despite what they say in front of the cameras. If they wanted to they could make it happen and even after the huge scandal they still don't care.
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:34 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: The Clarinda and The Page
- Replies: 221
- Views: 24317
Re: The Clarinda and The Page
Obviously, it is too late but I came across this proposal for the area near the Clarinda: http://www.restorationexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Clarinda_Page_Design_Solution_Leo_A_Daly-e1397701631750.jpg That actually looks GREAT. But I'm sure what is coming is much better *sarcasm* I hope ...
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:33 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Green Plains Inc - AkSarBen Village
- Replies: 91
- Views: 12323
Re: Tetrad Property Group Office - AkSarBen Village
That looks too similar to PacLife's Building. I mean, I'll take it, but something just a bit different would be nice.
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:29 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Pacific Life HQ @ Aksarben Village
- Replies: 234
- Views: 25413
Re: Pacific Life HQ @ Aksarben Village
I thought it was Orange? Maybe we can agree on Burnt Orange? lol.Joe_Sovereign wrote:I wish they had kept the Red
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:26 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: UNO Campus Update
- Replies: 529
- Views: 180753
Re: UNO Campus Update
My response to the residents, is WHO CARES! Look at those Power Lines! Those hurt property values more than the parking garage that they'll barely see. That hill is massive.iamjacobm wrote:How much would that garage even be seen above the elevation change? That is a massive hill.
- Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:29 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Lot B Development
- Replies: 276
- Views: 42190
Re: Lot B Development
The parking garage should be in the center, like in Aksarben Village or like this from Minneapolis.
- Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:31 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Aksarben Village
- Replies: 2396
- Views: 455086
Re: Official: Aksarben Village
I doubt there will be an announcement. I thought FDR switched to individual and small group layoffs since they used to get so much bad press from large layoffs multiple times a year. Yeah they haven't had big announcements. They are closing several offices. One Long Island, and putting one up in Br...
- Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:56 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Aksarben Village
- Replies: 2396
- Views: 455086
Re: Official: Aksarben Village
I have heard from a very reliable anonymous source that First Data (their location in the Aksarben Area) is planning on selling their south building and parking lot to UNO, but keeping the North Building. As you can imagine, this will come with some bad news as well.
- Tue May 19, 2015 8:04 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Official: West Dodge Expressway
- Replies: 975
- Views: 84283
Re: Official: West Dodge Expressway
I was driving east on Dodge at 5:30 and it was stop and go there, the radio cut to a traffic report and they said West Dodge was backed up to 156th. That is a LONG ways to be stop and go traffic. I never am west of Saddle Creek during rush hour so I guess I am just ignorant about how much traffic h...
- Wed May 13, 2015 5:26 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
- Replies: 83
- Views: 10410
Re: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
They should. They service Omaha, Papillion, and surrounding areas. I lived about 4 miles from Ashbury Farms and had Cox.
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:26 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Oakdale Flats
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4265
Re: Oakdale Flats
If you need a light to turn left, there is a light at the west of the brick road by Oakdale Elementary. I have always liked the brick and the split intersections, its something different and I have never had any problems there. Besides the occasional person that isn't familiar with the intersection...
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:22 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Highline 2.0
- Replies: 184
- Views: 24731
Re: Highline 2.0
Another floor on half of the building with rooftop space would be nice? Not complaining thought, its 100 times better than what is there now. Quesiton: Is the parking garage part of the Highline? Is it on the national register? It would have been nice if they took that out, built a new 2 or 3 story ...
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:20 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: National Indemnity Building (3024 Harney)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4663
Re: National Indemnity Building (3024 Harney)
The building is ok. It has some appeal. I wouldn't be hurt if it stayed or went.
- Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:28 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Prairie Queen Recreation Area
- Replies: 84
- Views: 10621
Re: Prairie Queen Recreation Area
Thank God! Although, "The Queens" has a nice ring to it!Al Buterol wrote:At least the school mascot will be Mustangs....mcarch wrote:On a side note: When I hear Prairie Queen, I imagine a drag queen walking out on stage. I think they could have thought of a better name!
- Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:22 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
- Replies: 3040
- Views: 513841
Re: Official: Shamrock Development (10th and Capitol)
"Just get it done" if need be by "scaling down" is why Omaha has nothing but low-rise miss-match. There needs to be leadership. The thing either needs to be done as it was approved/designed or NOTHING. If you build nothing, you have a better chance of getting something better tha...
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:28 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
- Replies: 83
- Views: 10410
Re: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
Louie: It is a major Papillion-La Vista development since Shadow Lake. Many of the lots have views of the lake or the Omaha Skyline (if you are on the East portion of the neighborhood you can see downtown). MLS Update: Out of 59 For Sale: 17 Pending: 38 Sold: 4 Please note: Sold could mean the home ...
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:19 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Oakdale Flats
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4265
Re: Oakdale Flats
Yes, the brick road was Lincoln Highway. Traffic stinks at the intersection; especially turning to go south coming from the east. No turn light, and usually you get stuck behind some idiot who doesn't know how to step on it. Traffic would be better used if it did go through to center, but I'm sure t...
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:15 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Prairie Queen Recreation Area
- Replies: 84
- Views: 10621
Re: Prairie Queen Recreation Area
On a side note: When I hear Prairie Queen, I imagine a drag queen walking out on stage. I think they could have thought of a better name!
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:12 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Antler View (SEC 192 & Maple)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5786
Re: Antler View (192 & Maple)
Yes, I know. I've also seen the approvals of zoning. The area will be called Antler (can't remember off the top of my head if it was Pointe/Ridge). It seems to be a mixed use development. Has there been any news that maybe I haven't seen?
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:19 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
- Replies: 1391
- Views: 771416
Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)
Methodist/Children's has eyed and even presented offers for HDR's current space. This will be likely the tenant that moves in. As far as a decision... my father is now retired from the firm, however, has many connections. Everytime I see him, I always ask. As soon as he "hears" something, ...
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:40 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Antler View (SEC 192 & Maple)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5786
Antler View (SEC 192 & Maple)
Anyone know what is happening with the SE corner of 192nd and Maple? It looks like it might be owned by subsidiary of a development company (I don't have the name on me right now). Right now there are several earth movers and the trees have been removed by the drainage area on the east side.
- Sat Jan 03, 2015 12:09 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Lumberyard District (Downtown Millard)
- Replies: 394
- Views: 65126
Re: Lumberyard District (Downtown Millard)
About time! I think whomever the new developer will be, they should consider trying to obtain outlying businesses and incorporating them into the plan. Broker a deal per say. We'll buy your building and let you have free rent for a year after ours is built.
- Sat Jan 03, 2015 12:05 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
- Replies: 83
- Views: 10410
Re: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
Looking it up right now...
4 Active
26 Pending
Average Price: $384,132
Has anyone said why they were having issues transferring the lots? Was it because the NRD was involved?
4 Active
26 Pending
Average Price: $384,132
Has anyone said why they were having issues transferring the lots? Was it because the NRD was involved?
- Thu Oct 02, 2014 11:14 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
- Replies: 83
- Views: 10410
Re: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
I've heard only the developers lots are being built on. The other builders are not able to build yet. Something about trouble closing on the lots for the other builders. Anyone heard anything about this? Seems strange. When I did that search over half of the pending sales were from the develope...
- Sat Sep 13, 2014 12:06 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Coventry (204th between Q and Harrison)
- Replies: 136
- Views: 44783
Re: Official: Coventry (204th between Q and Harrison)
As of my knowledge there isn't any plan for more houses in Coventry. I have seen interest in developing the land on the NW Corner of 204th & Q Streets into a neighborhood. I believe there is a sign on that corner, if I'm not mistaken it's from Richland Homes, part of Pinecrest, Woodland, and Bir...
- Sat Sep 13, 2014 12:03 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
- Replies: 2014
- Views: 376521
Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan
The design is so generic. it screams urban sprawl. Waste of prime real estate. There was a picture of a University Campus from a larger city (I believe it might have been Denver - but could possibly be wrong) but cannot find it. It was about 6-8 floors high, retail at street level, floors 2-3 w...
- Fri Sep 12, 2014 11:42 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: California Pointe
- Replies: 45
- Views: 9730
Re: California Pointe
I would trust loop net over that rendering. No offense to whoever did the rendering, but its very poor. The perspective of the rendering is totally different than the perspective of the photo. I am guessing the first two floors are hidden behind the ground in the rendering. Brad that is my guess...
- Fri Sep 12, 2014 11:40 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
- Replies: 2014
- Views: 376521
Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan
The design is so generic. it screams urban sprawl. Waste of prime real estate. There was a picture of a University Campus from a larger city (I believe it might have been Denver - but could possibly be wrong) but cannot find it. It was about 6-8 floors high, retail at street level, floors 2-3 were o...
- Fri Sep 12, 2014 11:36 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
- Replies: 83
- Views: 10410
Re: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
I just checked the MLS (9-12-14). There are 16 pending sales from $289,267 to $499,599.
- Fri Sep 12, 2014 11:23 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Aksarben Village
- Replies: 2396
- Views: 455086
Re: Official: Aksarben Village
Agreed. There should be some apartments and condos mixed with office and retail in the Whyatt Place (spelling).iamjacobm wrote:My dream world I always though that would be a cool spot for like a 10 floor apartment building.
- Sun Jul 20, 2014 5:10 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
- Replies: 83
- Views: 10410
Re: North Shore (NW 120th & Lincoln)
Hmm, great that you can run around it. Any other uses besides fishing? Boating at all? No? They didn't even at least move some of the powerlines! To me, any lake should be able to have 3 things, fishing, boating, and a path.
- Sun Jul 20, 2014 5:07 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Granite Falls (108th and Hwy 370)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3618
Re: Granite Falls (108th and Hwy 370)
It's dumb they're not making 108th go straight through. They're going to be making a lot of traffic use 96th, 114th, & 132nd, which will then start to be congested and then will always be. All in the name of not building any new bridges over Papillion Creek.
- Sun Jul 20, 2014 5:03 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Street of Dreams: The Hamptons
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4135
Re: Street of Dreams: The Hamptons
Brad, agreed. Nothing special. The last 2 years have been snoozers. House #6 in my opinion was close to being Street of Dreams quality. What makes me mad is that there were no plans in the book - I know such a stupid thing to be mad about. But hey, I collect those plans, you need one, I probably hav...
- Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:35 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)
- Replies: 946
- Views: 319192
Re: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)
About 2 weeks ago, on a Saturday evening, I headed out there for Voodoo Tacos. There was barely anyone in the mall. Heh, most people were eating at Voodoo Tacos!!!
- Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:30 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Garage Lofts
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4916
Re: Garage Lofts
To be honest, I'm glad they didn't go through with this, esp. for the possibilities the civic creates. I wouldn't want low income housing next to new buildings.
- Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:24 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
- Replies: 2062
- Views: 475798
Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall
One of the original plans called for a much lower depth of the park and more retail and restaurant as well as possible boats. Take a look.... http://i62.tinypic.com/17bb43.jpg We could have had that? Well, that's....... *sigh*. "Missed opportunities" the city's motto. I like it, but I ...