Thank you for the intelbigredmed1 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2019 12:11 pm The MMI relocation allows it to be bigger and easier to connect to the Buffett Early Childhood program at UNO and L, and it allows Nebraska Medicine to build another patient tower where MMI is now.
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Re: FDR?
- Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:23 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: MAPA - Metropolitan Area Planning Agency
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3977
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...
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?
- Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:13 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
- Replies: 3578
- Views: 1990852
Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Do we know if they also cancelled the flights between Toronto and Des Moines?
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:06 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Elkhorn Station
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7617
Re: Elkhorn Station
The stretch of railroad is still used, right? I wonder what the residents will think about the noise.
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:04 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Urban Grocery Store
- Replies: 266
- Views: 35603
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...
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 12:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nebraska Wind Energy
- Replies: 177
- Views: 43036
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...
- Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:50 am
- Forum: Rumors
- Topic: USDA Headquarters
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8331
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
- Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:40 am
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: The Joslyn Art Museum
- Replies: 212
- Views: 35392
Re: The Joslyn Art Museum
Is that in their outdoor sculpture garden or the parking lot?ItsAllAboutMe wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:39 pm Site sampling in progress on East side of newer addition
- Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:51 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Regency Landing (NEC 680 and Pacific)
- Replies: 140
- Views: 22493
Re: Regency Landing - 680 and Pacific
Wow according to their brochure, 120th and Dodge has the highest concentration of jobs outside of downtown!
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:51 pm
- Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
- Topic: 2019 Severe Weather Thread
- Replies: 308
- Views: 197204
Re: 2019 Severe Weather Thread
wow, what a terrible night for Kearney
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:40 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Mutual Campus Redevelopment (33rd & Farnam)
- Replies: 376
- Views: 63348
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 ...
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:26 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Juvenile Justice Center at 18th and Harney - 8 stories
- Replies: 458
- Views: 86020
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!
- Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:39 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
- Replies: 3578
- Views: 1990852
Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Agreed, that would be very nice.
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 2:57 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Former Grace University Site
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10780
Re: Grace University
That's a great view!
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I wish Omaha still had...
- Replies: 52
- Views: 9387
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
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
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:28 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Sushi Japan/Zaika Indian Cuisine
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3387
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...
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:19 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)
- Replies: 830
- Views: 213436
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 ...
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nebraska Wind Energy
- Replies: 177
- Views: 43036
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 ...
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:34 pm
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: Millard Airport
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1973
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 ...
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:25 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)
- Replies: 830
- Views: 213436
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.
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:45 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: 1402 Howard
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11284
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.
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:42 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: More Buffalo sculptures!!!!!
- Replies: 83
- Views: 15731
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.
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:40 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
- Replies: 349
- Views: 70803
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...
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 5:39 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
- Replies: 2062
- Views: 470595
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...
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 5:16 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner
- Replies: 349
- Views: 70803
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...
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 5:02 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Grain elevators 35th & I80 to Vinton
- Replies: 133
- Views: 29103
Re: Ugly grain elevators around I-80- I-480-Kennedy Freeway
That's a fascinating development in Dallas.
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:37 pm
- Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
- Topic: 2019 Severe Weather Thread
- Replies: 308
- Views: 197204
Re: 2019 Severe Weather Thread
I love the ketv videos. Thank you for posting them
- Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:19 pm
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: 2019 Midwest Flooding
- Replies: 85
- Views: 10566
Re: 2019 Midwest Flooding
Wow that's really sad for Plattsmouth
- Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:59 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)
- Replies: 342
- Views: 76460
Re: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Part Two)
Very nice
Happy Pride to All
Happy Pride to All
- Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:14 am
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: 2019 Midwest Flooding
- Replies: 85
- Views: 10566
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...
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 1:24 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Development in and around Gretna
- Replies: 286
- Views: 271961
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?
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 1:16 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Aloft Hotel (63rd & Center)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 18407
Re: Aloft Hotel (63rd & Center)
Thank you for the photo updates!
- Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:06 am
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: Favorite Ethnic Restaraunt
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7342
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...
- Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:25 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Millwork Commons
- Replies: 255
- Views: 49646
Re: Millwork Commons
That video was great Thank you for posting!
- Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:14 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Aksarben Village
- Replies: 2396
- Views: 453817
Re: Official: Aksarben Village
I thought they were colorful protozoans transplanted onto a photograph of a construction site.
- Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:54 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Dundee Theater
- Replies: 206
- Views: 41177
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?
- Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:49 pm
- Forum: Projects Never Built
- Topic: 46 Dodge Apartments
- Replies: 108
- Views: 18907
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...
- Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:50 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: OPS High School -- 60th and L
- Replies: 57
- Views: 7724
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
- Tue May 28, 2019 1:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: State Tax Reform
- Replies: 114
- Views: 16625
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...