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mcarch

Two points: 1) Tip the Hilton on its side. You've got quite a lot of land to build something else. Retail, housing, office, anything. There was a rendering at the time and it looked pretty good. Modern design for the time with I believe some interesting architectural details to match the convention...

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Well, I can also shed some light on how there have been Townhall meetings held at First Data/FISERV in which a certain Nebraskan Senator who keeps getting reelected has stated over and over that Nebraska doesn't need nor is a technology hub, but should be and should focus on agriculture only. If I w...

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Brad wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:27 pm Quick one from tonight:

Brad, beautiful photo! If you can get out later at night (I believe after 10pm or even later), they light up the interior (the round part) facing dodge

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Thanks for the warning Brad. What is going where that base for the crane is? Is that the parking structure seen below? https://lavistacitycentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/La-Vista-City-Centre-Site-Plan_Page_1-2000x1125.jpg Where did you get the photo? If its from a PDF, where can we find the d...

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Omaha Cowboy: Oh yeah, he's a piece of work. I've heard him talk in conference calls. Talk about an HR nightmare. He thinks women should be housewives. But for some odd reason, some women eat his every word up. *shrugs* I don't understand it. Doctor Fate: I shared with my contact the info provided h...

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Not too long after the FNB tower was occupied a VP of some sort said he wished they'd gone taller and a lot more square footage. No person who has ever built a building for a company has ever built it big enough (they've always said this), because they always underestimate what they need and they r...

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I laid out the storage units site plan and it does take in to account the 192nd street bridge. There is a triangle shaped lot along the east side of the storage units that is for the bridge. The bridge plans were on the engineers website last summer. But still no word on when construction is suppos...

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So, I remember, but cannot find, that once the 180th Street Bridge was done over the Railroad Tracks that 2-5 years after, the 192nd Street bridge was next. I looked at the 6-year plan on the DC Engineering Site and did not see this project, nor can I find anything on it in Omaha City Site. I do rem...

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Higher fences/gaurd rails were done for the following: Deer/Animal, Keeping Persons from throwing objects onto Trains/Cars, and anyone from jumping.

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This rumor seems to be dead. When they left the Civic Center site due to cost (from the CEO's mouth) they decided to stay put at their current location. We know that Fiserv was in talks for the Library site before Lanoha and MoO swooped in. And I have heard that there is a chance that, due to the l...

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It's been a while since FNB was built, so I'm not sure if I remember if the original rendering vs final product (were very similar or if they changed substantially?). Hopefully we can see a final rendering sometime soon and some foundation work to go with it The final product and original rendering...

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I think we should take a look at the Power & Light District in KC and how they handle theirs. Part of it is pedestrian friendly and is able to be shut-off while the rest if open to traffic. However, I do believe their district is a bit larger than ours by a couple of blocks and is a lot more bui...

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Love the renderings.... but things never turn out the way they render them (well almost never), Aksarben almost did!

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This rumor seems to be dead. When they left the Civic Center site due to cost (from the CEO's mouth) they decided to stay put at their current location.

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Also, I have a clarification: I heard someone say that FNBO has a height limit of any other company coming in and building taller than the FNB Tower? Is this anywhere near the truth? I have NEVER heard of this. No. It is not true… Ciao..LiO…Peace Thank you! I thought the person was full of |expleti...

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So, I studied Architecture. If we build a ~650 ft Mutual Tower and then Later a ~330 ft New Mutual Tower in front of it, you basically cover 1/2 of the Tower with a New one. To be anywhere near aesthetically pleasing (since everyone likes to take photos centered downtown), that Ratio should be 1/3. ...

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Your 3 Bedrooms, would cost you a wee bit more. On the top floor, when I was looking at quick comps, It was roughly $518/sq ft. Say you have a 2500 Sq. Ft. Condo, 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath. That would bring us up to roughly, $1.3 mill (Top Floor). Depending on Amenities, Monthly HOA Fees of anywhere of $500-$...

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I have also watched the CIty of Omaha (and City Planners here) learn on the West Dodge Road to Use an Extra Off & On Lane, and then all of a sudden Un-learn this, but then use it again later, but then Un-learn it. This lane exists between: 144th-150th, 150th-156th, SKIPS 156th-168th causing Tra...

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I'm probably in the minority again, but I do think the Clark is a much better looking building. Swanson looks more like one of those trailer classroom schools on a very tight budget used to add classrooms. My connection in the library said that the Swanson library will likely go. It’s hard to get i...

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The issue isn't with parking... The issue is with getting to the parking and the lack of lighting! Most people think the turn before you get to (Elkhorn Drive) Bella Vita is one way, so barely anyone goes that way. Then when you do park in that direction it is very dark and deserted.

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Ugh. Another Strip Mall & Business Park. We have enough Commercial Space already in West Omaha.

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But... maybe their minds have changed? Unfortunately, in selling houses, I have noticed that a ton of people do not have imaginations, like the most of you do. That was also what, 17 years ago? I think a lot has changed since then. A lot of inbound immigration from cities where this is more normal....

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Is the master plan in any significant way deviating from the grid pattern? I don't follow Traffic Circles and Angled Streets are not Part of Grid Patterns. I do beg to differ on City Planners knowing their stuff. Most of it is Theory, but when it Practice, and actually getting out and driving it da...

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100% agree, I am surprised that a 20 story residential building hasn’t been built downtown. I am pretty sure Omaha has people with money that would move into it in a heartbeat. So while I agree... I have stated on the forum Several Times that I had visited the Models for the Wallstreet Tower (at le...

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There are several issues with the Master Plan, but first I'll touch on obtainable/affordable housing/apartments. Obtainable/Affordable Housing: In Omaha, generally, you have seen (but I have seen a shift lately) that most Jobs that grow here are Call Centers (but we have been moving away from), Data...

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That really looks good! Since it is taking up parking are they planning on having a garage inside for residents as well as public anywhere?

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Brad, love the Aerial!

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SiliconFarmer wrote: ↑Thu Sep 03, 2020 12:37 pm nope, just a fraction of what it used to be

That is sad! It used to be one of the tallest fountains in the world at one point.

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This new Science Center/Museum is a big win for Omaha. It fills in a missing puzzle piece of what Omaha has lacked thaT most mid sized cities have. The location is also a win for the riverfront. I do wish we had a museum dedicated to modern art. All things in time, I suppose. A modern art museum wo...

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Employees are working from home; currently until next year. I haven't heard anything about them moving offices. They did put money into reorganizing the interior of their Pine Street Office (North Building) since they sold the South Building. First Data did not put money into their buildings (becaus...

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Is the fountain still shooting at full height?

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Correct, it is the tract right next to and behind the fire station. I would assume it is Gretna's jurisdiction for planning or would it be Sarpy County?

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I need some help. The land off of 10505 S 168th Street just sold. It sits between Lake Ridge Estates (North) and Cheyenne Country Estates (South). Does anyone know what is planned for this site?

Thanks for the help!

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JDJase wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:25 pm I was at the court this afternoon and asked security what's going on. They said they are just reconfiguring the lot to add more spaces.

I drove by the other day, and the entire lot, including trees, curbs, etc. were torn out. So if they're reconfiguring its massive.

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From the OWH article on the mayor's address: The city is in active discussions with developers for both the vacant downtown arena site and the troubled mall at 72nd and Dodge Street, she said. Two developers are interested in the city's Civic site, Stothert said, and one is ready to go with a propo...

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I agree. I'd love a tower there.

I also think we should do something like this for our Main Library, but we need to keep it downtown.

https://urbandsm.com/des-moines-project ... way-center

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Noddle has said they have a few bays leased out so far but won't say what. They want a very eclectic or diverse retailers here, so I wonder what they will bring. I was at a meeting today, but they know I post here. That stairwell up to the second level of the garage is impressive. The move in date ...

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I was looking around the site for the .pdf that was once out there that had the designs and details for the 192nd Street and Blondo Overpass. Does anyone know where I can find it as I cannot seem to find it. Thanks! Also, I apologize if this is not in the correct thread. This? Pages 26-31. https://...

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That is one ugly building. I still think they should make the first floor a Hy-Vee Grocery Store... especially since the first floor is tall enough. That's kind of up to Hy-Vee...? I think first it would be up to the developer to submit plans, the city (planning dept.) should have stated (which I d...

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I was looking around the site for the .pdf that was once out there that had the designs and details for the 192nd Street and Blondo Overpass. Does anyone know where I can find it as I cannot seem to find it.

Thanks!

Also, I apologize if this is not in the correct thread.

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