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by bigredmed
Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:37 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357105

Re: Midtown Crossing

Coyote wrote:
bigredmed wrote:Why do you think the theater is going to leave?
I have heard Marcus is leaving also...

Do you mean that all of the Marcus theaters are closing?
by bigredmed
Sun Feb 19, 2017 4:12 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357105

Re: Midtown Crossing

Why do you think the theater is going to leave?
by bigredmed
Fri Feb 17, 2017 3:49 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: pizza shoppe closing?
Replies: 9
Views: 1323

Re: pizza shoppe closing?

Guest wrote:Announced today on Facebook that Pizza Shoppe is closing. Will be reopening as Virtuoso Pizza owned by Dave and Brenda Losole.
The loss is painful. The new owners are good at their work and should make it nicer than another chain place. Hope they keep the Irish Car Bomb pizza.
by bigredmed
Fri Feb 17, 2017 5:53 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha Metro Area's Best BBQ
Replies: 223
Views: 33120

Re: Omaha Metro Area's Best BBQ

Omababe wrote:The "original" Parkers I'm thinking of is out on the "old road" by Ashland. I don't go that way that often but IIRC it was open the last time I went by.
Lincoln is where they started.
by bigredmed
Thu Feb 16, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha Metro Area's Best BBQ
Replies: 223
Views: 33120

Re: Omaha Metro Area's Best BBQ

Duh! I was thinking of Parker's. I meant to ask if the original Parkers is still open. I don't go that way very often but I think it was open the last time I did. I believe the original Parker's is the one in Lincoln. They are still open but in a new location in Lincoln near 84th & O St. The on...
by bigredmed
Thu Feb 16, 2017 2:08 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 338130

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

Let's just keep target and make it a modern park. Better than a dead mall sitting there for the next 20 years. Keep the Target. Keep the parking lot around them. Keep the mall near Target and the Czech museum as an indoor walking park. Maybe use the old food court for a climbing wall or other activ...
by bigredmed
Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:51 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Meta (Facebook) Data Center (Hwy 50 & Capehart)
Replies: 133
Views: 23699

Re: Facebook Data Center

Girls make more long term friendships and talk on FB a lot. HS is a good metaphor. From my perspective High School is 4 years of |expletive| that you had to wade through in order to go to college. I was one of the outcasts in school and don't miss these people. I try to establish current era connect...
by bigredmed
Wed Feb 15, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Meta (Facebook) Data Center (Hwy 50 & Capehart)
Replies: 133
Views: 23699

Re: Facebook Data Center

I don't see facebook dying any time soon, with or without your participation. People said McDonalds was a fad. For sure, Facebook is still a hot item. I agree. I just mean that... Just like Facebook came along and "stole the show" from Myspace, making it dwindle, so something else could c...
by bigredmed
Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:00 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha Metro Area's Best BBQ
Replies: 223
Views: 33120

Re: Omaha Metro Area's Best BBQ

I really don't think I have ever had good BBQ in Omaha. I am sure there is some smaller places that do it right, but I never have much luck. Our chains are not good either. I am surprised Famous Dave's is still around. I agree. But that is both the nature of BBQ and the nature of Omahans. The natur...
by bigredmed
Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3464
Views: 437324

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

I think you'd want a commuter rail between Omaha and Lincoln, not a light rail. Commuter rail trains can utilize existing freight rail lines making infrastructure cheaper. They're also generally faster. There's one in New Mexico that goes between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, cities that are similar in...
by bigredmed
Sun Feb 12, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 338130

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

It seems that these guys who want to take on the Crossroads only want to do it if they can get the taxpayers to pick up the tab while they do the heavy lifting of picking up the pay check at the end of the project. I would rather us wall off Target and take out the rest of the mall. Leave Sears if ...
by bigredmed
Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Lady GAGA
Replies: 8
Views: 1134

Re: Lady GAGA

I don't scalp tickets or like Lady GAGA but it seems to me like this concert would be a ticket scalpers dream. By the time that concert gets here in August I bet her little monsters would be ready to pay 3 or 4 times what those tickets face value are. Past her prime. The 12 year old girl who can ma...
by bigredmed
Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 338130

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

It seems that these guys who want to take on the Crossroads only want to do it if they can get the taxpayers to pick up the tab while they do the heavy lifting of picking up the pay check at the end of the project. I would rather us wall off Target and take out the rest of the mall. Leave Sears if y...
by bigredmed
Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:59 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3464
Views: 437324

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

No the correct plan of action is to do the following: 1. All bus routes east of 72nd are re structured so that they stop no closer than ever 200 yards. No more stopping every 100 feet. This means that most routes are now 50-60% faster. 2. Because these routes are more efficient, fewer buses are nee...
by bigredmed
Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:45 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 338130

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

I think some of the assertions on this board, such as saying if the Boys Town Farm gets going soon that Crossroads is toast are unfounded. The developers of The Boystown Farm property have said it is a 20-year plan. It's far enough away from Crossroads that there is a need for both to happen indepe...
by bigredmed
Sat Feb 11, 2017 2:15 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 338130

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

I think some of the assertions on this board, such as saying if the Boys Town Farm gets going soon that Crossroads is toast are unfounded. The developers of The Boystown Farm property have said it is a 20-year plan. It's far enough away from Crossroads that there is a need for both to happen indepe...
by bigredmed
Sat Feb 11, 2017 2:09 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3464
Views: 437324

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

No the correct plan of action is to do the following: 1. All bus routes east of 72nd are re structured so that they stop no closer than ever 200 yards. No more stopping every 100 feet. This means that most routes are now 50-60% faster. 2. Because these routes are more efficient, fewer buses are need...
by bigredmed
Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:16 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3464
Views: 437324

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

Per Joe Jordan / April 27, 2011 / NebraskaWatchdog.org: Omaha’s Streetcar (Don’t Call It a Trolley) Still Desired, By Some According to Cunningham while he’d like it sooner “in reality it probably wouldn’t happen for four or five years.” Buffett objected to spending “$200 million to move people a f...
by bigredmed
Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Aksarben Cinema
Replies: 12
Views: 2295

Re: Aksarben Cinema

Yeah I would not go there because the seats are so much better at the Majestic. Here's the weird thing though. It said in the article that only 1/3 of the seats will be recliners..... Greg Yeah, they said all recliners would have messed up sight lines. But they're also moving toward assigned seatin...
by bigredmed
Fri Feb 10, 2017 6:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Development of Regency, Old Mill, and Miracle Hills
Replies: 19
Views: 3136

Re: The Development of Regency, Old Mill, and Miracle Hills

Regency started in the late 60's and was slowly filled in over the 70's and early 80's. The houses are a mix of quality and frequently, those built in the late 70's have structural compromises to budget for design details. The main retail locations were Regency Fashion Court and the Sheppler's build...
by bigredmed
Thu Feb 09, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does Omaha need? (Tourism)
Replies: 51
Views: 4293

Re: What does Omaha need? (Tourism)

Ran as a business. They have an extensive old car collection that could bring in some cash. It just isn't that compelling. If I am going to stop in Minden, it will be for the Christmas lights (they still do it best.) Getting this back on track, a museum like this is not what we need. We need stuff ...
by bigredmed
Wed Feb 08, 2017 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does Omaha need? (Tourism)
Replies: 51
Views: 4293

Re: What does Omaha need? (Tourism)

Ran as a business. They have an extensive old car collection that could bring in some cash. It just isn't that compelling. If I am going to stop in Minden, it will be for the Christmas lights (they still do it best.) Getting this back on track, a museum like this is not what we need. We need stuff t...
by bigredmed
Tue Feb 07, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does Omaha need? (Tourism)
Replies: 51
Views: 4293

Re: What does Omaha need? (Tourism)

BC johns wrote:I agree, this would be a great addition out by Nebraska Crossing or Mahoney to add another reason for people to stop.
Leave it in Minden.
by bigredmed
Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:24 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown 2050
Replies: 112
Views: 10950

Re: Midtown 2050

From a planning perspective, I really don't know what you can argue with - everything looks great. Now (obviously) the real question is how do we build upon this momentum? I would say start by relaxing zoning laws and leaning more towards form-based codes. As an aside, it is really interesting how ...
by bigredmed
Tue Feb 07, 2017 6:05 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Omaha Public Schools
Replies: 84
Views: 10470

Re: Omaha Public Schools

When the Mayor and the Public Schools are openly conspiring to subvert the government its illegal. :no: Actually according to the article, the resolution just states the OPS is following the law. Have to agree with the no votes on this one. Smacks of political posturing. Look for this vote to be us...
by bigredmed
Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:51 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Meta (Facebook) Data Center (Hwy 50 & Capehart)
Replies: 133
Views: 23699

Re: TBA: New Massive Project

And even if the number of permanent employees isn't very high, they hire IT professionals who have the kind of income that buys houses and goes out to dinner. This pours money into the city. They hire lots of specialized electricians and HVAC people who also earn "raise a family" money. D...
by bigredmed
Sat Feb 04, 2017 8:54 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Meta (Facebook) Data Center (Hwy 50 & Capehart)
Replies: 133
Views: 23699

Re: TBA: New Massive Project

Why do people get excited about data centers? A lot of it also shows that Omaha is getting noticed and considered by these huge companies. The ego aspect of it is a big reason why it's a big deal and not only that, these companies build these data centers and they're not going anywhere soon. It's a...
by bigredmed
Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:06 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: High speed rail myths
Replies: 17
Views: 3369

Re: High speed rail myths

Saw this on the Internet today. Sounds like it is in the very early stages at best, but I thought some of you might find it interesting. Sounds like something to watch for here in the month of February. "Japan, which has a consistent trade surplus with the U.S., is putting the finishing touche...
by bigredmed
Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:45 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 338130

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

BTW, Heath Mello tried to pass a bill last year in the legislature to help the development of Crossroads. The bill went nowhere. Yates also contributed to Heath Mello's mayoral campaign this year. I wouldn't expect any movement on Crossroads 'til after the mayoral election. And if Mello wins, I wou...
by bigredmed
Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sirius XM radio
Replies: 20
Views: 1922

Re: Sirius XM radio

Is your receiver being jammed by harmful interference from some microwave transmitter in the schools?
by bigredmed
Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sirius XM radio
Replies: 20
Views: 1922

Re: Sirius XM radio

There are a lot of places where the signal drops. Tall building to the south of you will do it.
by bigredmed
Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Official: The Multi Billion Dollar Omaha Utility Project
Replies: 79
Views: 14916

Re: Official: The Multi Billion Dollar Omaha Utility Project

Inside tunnel for new Omaha sewage pipe, machine gets stuck behind watery gravel and rocks, costing city an extra $2.75 million http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/inside-tunnel-for-new-omaha-sewage-pipe-machine-gets-stuck/article_f9ff3efd-5791-551a-abea-6ad159cd9efc.html A tunnel boring machine workin...
by bigredmed
Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crime in Omaha
Replies: 443
Views: 62165

Re: Crime in Omaha

Hope the police officer recovers swiftly.
by bigredmed
Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does Omaha need? (Tourism)
Replies: 51
Views: 4293

Re: What does Omaha need? (Tourism)

Recognition and development of the entertainment areas that exist west of 72nd street (120th street from Center to Blondo has a lot of bars and restaurants and could handle more stuff. 114th and Dodge keeps trying to get off the ground and with an organizational nudge, could do so. Lots of people co...
by bigredmed
Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:22 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 67187

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

Recently, they started deporting Cubans who they let in inorder to pass through into the US. When Obama closed the one dry foot standard for Cubans, Mexico booted them. Africans have been using g Mexico as a means of getting into the US illegally. Mexico has done nothing about this. Not saying they ...
by bigredmed
Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Mansion/Church 93rd and Dodge
Replies: 31
Views: 7511

Re: Mansion/Church 93rd and Dodge

Boy, the valuation on that property sure went up. I wonder what's pushing that? Everything in that whole area went up. There has been lots of media coverage on it. They tripped the price of our lot... In my area, they used the wrong data and my appraisal dropped from $210K to $154K (about the same ...
by bigredmed
Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Mansion/Church 93rd and Dodge
Replies: 31
Views: 7511

Re: Mansion/Church 93rd and Dodge

Boy, the valuation on that property sure went up. I wonder what's pushing that? Everything in that whole area went up. There has been lots of media coverage on it. They tripped the price of our lot... In my area, they used the wrong data and my appraisal dropped from $210K to $154K (about the same ...
by bigredmed
Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Brix Wine and Spirits (CLOSING)
Replies: 113
Views: 17768

Re: Brix Wine and Spirits (CLOSING)

I also like to follow the whole downtown business area. One thing that keeps me concerned is the continuing development. You cannot keep building all over the place and expect things to stay the same. The Capital District will clearly take business away from the Old Market. I would rather go to Aks...
by bigredmed
Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Brix Wine and Spirits (CLOSING)
Replies: 113
Views: 17768

Re: Brix Wine and Spirits (CLOSING)

Anyone who patronizes Grane is a fool. The owner likely allowed the sale of gift cards the morning before its closure. He likely knew, and did zilch to protect the consumer. If I had an outstanding Brix gift card, I'd be so tempted to go into Grane, order up a huge order of craft drinks, take one d...
by bigredmed
Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Brix Wine and Spirits (CLOSING)
Replies: 113
Views: 17768

Re: Brix Wine and Spirits (CLOSING)

Anyone who patronizes Grane is a fool. The owner likely allowed the sale of gift cards the morning before its closure. He likely knew, and did zilch to protect the consumer. If I had an outstanding Brix gift card, I'd be so tempted to go into Grane, order up a huge order of craft drinks, take one d...