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by iamjacobm
Thu Sep 28, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Large investment at 10th and Harney-
Replies: 57
Views: 8525

Re: Large investment at 10th and Harney-

BIGO88 wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2023 11:54 am Does anyone know what the plans are for the old Michaels Cantina across the street from here? They have been moving stuff out for the last few weeks and I noticed it’s not listed for sale anymore. Would be nice to have something fill that space as well.
Heard Voodoo Taco taking the retail space.
by iamjacobm
Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: La Vista City Centre
Replies: 123
Views: 25757

Re: La Vista City Centre

The outside stage is ready to go apparently. A show there tonight.
by iamjacobm
Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Hawaiian bakery and coffeee shop opening
Replies: 4
Views: 1306

Re: Hawaiian bakery and coffeee shop opening

They are going to be in the Dry Spokes space it looks like. Dry Spokes doesn’t open till 5 so will be nice to have some day time use.
by iamjacobm
Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Clayton, MO high rise boom
Replies: 7
Views: 1245

Re: Clayton, MO high rise boom

Clayton is well located. The neighborhoods around it are basically Dundee along with Wash U in the area. Not far from Forest Park either. Main driver though is a local government that is comparatively more friendly toward business interests than STL proper. Also it’s the county seat so lots of govt ...
by iamjacobm
Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Omaha Metro Apartment Boom
Replies: 19
Views: 2392

Re: Omaha Metro Apartment Boom

I actually think Omaha has had a pretty good amount of recent apartments w/ retail in what would be considered urban areas. Much of what is currently being built in Millwork, the Brickline, the apartments that should be getting going soon by the Flatiorn, the apartments going up in Blackstone, the S...
by iamjacobm
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Breakers Apartments - Old Power Plant
Replies: 213
Views: 45037

Re: The Breakers Apartments - Old Power Plant

Brad wrote: Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:41 pm Quick Aerial view from the other day. Nothing special, just a different view. Building is really shoehorned in there. Sewers to the south, OPPD to the west, ConAgra to the north and BNSF to the east.
Could of swore OPPD was going to sell their land here, but can't seem to find evidence.
by iamjacobm
Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Flora Apartments
Replies: 14
Views: 3690

Re: Flora Apartments

Obviously not the same as a historic rehab, but moving quick on the new proposal. 39 units, 28 parking stalls. Looks like they are building to the lot lines. Flora Phonex Apartments. Going for the rising from the ashes thing I guess. https://planning.cityofomaha.org/images/PDFs/PlanningBoardApp/2023...
by iamjacobm
Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Bison Witches Omaha
Replies: 3
Views: 1339

Bison Witches Omaha

Heard they are going to open a location in Aksarben Village.
by iamjacobm
Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westgate Plaza (Mangelsen's - NEC 84th & Grover)
Replies: 34
Views: 5244

Re: Westgate Plaza (Mangelsen's)

A tenant in a different building in the area is likely taking a decent amount of this building.
by iamjacobm
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: UNO Campus Update
Replies: 529
Views: 156526

Re: UNO Campus Update

Interesting there are liquor license requests before the city council next week for UNO. The one for Canagilia Field makes sense as they sell alcohol at other athletic venues, but one for the student union is a bit puzzling. When I was in high school I toured Regis Uni in Denver (a very small priva...
by iamjacobm
Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: UNO Campus Update
Replies: 529
Views: 156526

Re: UNO Campus Update

Interesting there are liquor license requests before the city council next week for UNO. The one for Canagilia Field makes sense as they sell alcohol at other athletic venues, but one for the student union is a bit puzzling.
by iamjacobm
Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:56 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Eat The Worm (1213 Howard) - Relocating
Replies: 59
Views: 11422

Re: Eat The Worm (1213 Howard) - Relocating

I would be pro a developer getting a hold of this and every other building over to Pepper Jax and scraping them for something way better on the site.
by iamjacobm
Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: NWC 35th Ave and Leavenworth St
Replies: 18
Views: 2252

Re: NWC 35th Ave and Leavenworth St

That Oak group controls a lot of property in this area along Leavenworth.
by iamjacobm
Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 348945

Re: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)

Linkin5 wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 10:17 pm Went down tonight everything looked great. What is the lot with heavy equipment on it by The Mercantile going to be?
That is where that T3 mass timber office building is supposed to go if I have my bearings right.
by iamjacobm
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: Welcome to Omaha
Topic: 24th and Leavenworth
Replies: 17
Views: 5102

Re: 24th and Leavenworth

ita wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:42 am
Dusty wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:27 am Maybe Together was leasing temporary office space in the 11 Worth Building. Their main building is just South of this next to the gas station.
I think they bought the building from Leavenworth Cafe family. Together Inc. is the owner of record according to Douglas County GIS.
It’s for sale
by iamjacobm
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Blackstone Business Improvement District
Replies: 607
Views: 142545

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Yes the old coolgreens spot and the new building at 3863 Farnam both have Leased signs with construction going. Anybody know anything? One of the new leased spots at the new building at 3863 Farnam is going to be a Gourmet Toast cafe - I don't know the name of it yet. Yes, you heard that right. Gou...
by iamjacobm
Thu Aug 10, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Scoular Building (2027 Dodge Street)
Replies: 22
Views: 1467

Re: The Scoular Building (2027 Dodge Street)

CHPD who also recently bought the Angelim building adjacent to this bought this last month.
by iamjacobm
Tue Aug 08, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: 2022 Omaha Metro/CSA population Estimates-
Replies: 75
Views: 7720

Re: 2022 Omaha Metro/CSA population Estimates-

DSM has been growing not only at a faster rate but has had higher raw number population growth than Omaha for a while now.
by iamjacobm
Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Downtown Sidewalks and Bridges
Replies: 17
Views: 2400

Re: Downtown Sidewalks and Bridges

Money is allocated for a number of bridges in the CIP including I think all of them over 480. As for sidewalks they generally get done with development. Not always as evidenced be the very nice streetscape this did on the south end of the Old Market. Probably likely to continue to be more ad hoc, bu...
by iamjacobm
Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Chicago
Replies: 75
Views: 13542

Re: Chicago

I am not the biggest fan of Lolla's lineup this year, but it's certainly not comparable to Maha or Outlandia... The above schedule is just one of the 4 days and The 1975 and Kendrick are huge acts. They would both play at CHI if they came to town. It's pretty clear they are leaning more into the edm...
by iamjacobm
Tue Aug 01, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 596443

Re: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)

Trader Joe's is unlikely at the Civic Site. They apparently require a pretty high median income for the surrounding neighborhood, about $100,000 if I understand correctly. I don't believe downtown is there yet. The Traders Joes in Omaha is always pretty crowded. Seldom do I go there and it's empty....
by iamjacobm
Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Locally owned Scooter's Coffeehouse
Replies: 85
Views: 32198

Re: Locally owned Scooter's Coffeehouse

by iamjacobm
Sun Jul 30, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 437187

Re: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

Looks like a crew had been taking core samples in the street on Farnam in Midtown/Blackstone this week. Assume it’s for the streetcar engineering work. Ignorant question here, but if the tracks are going to be laid on top of the street, why would they need to take core samples? I am no engineer, bu...
by iamjacobm
Sat Jul 29, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 437187

Re: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

Does anyone have insight on the progress for the streetcar line? It seems like there's an awful lot of work that should have been happening if they plan on opening in 2 and a half years.... They are finalizing the design still. Start construction summer of 2024. Open winter of 2026 The timeline is ...
by iamjacobm
Tue Jul 25, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: nook Apartments (8th & Pine Street)
Replies: 11
Views: 2525

Re: nook Apartments (8th & Pine Street)

Nice looking project, will be interesting to see the unit mix.
by iamjacobm
Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 269229

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

jjjjhskr wrote: Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:57 pm A new shop opened in tbe corner of Farnam and 10th in the corner of the Mercantile. will take a pic next time I’m by.
I am pretty sure the shop space on the Farnam side are all live/work space so will be interesting to see what type of shooed go in those suites.
by iamjacobm
Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)
Replies: 35
Views: 4995

Re: Alexander Payne's next movie The Menu (To whom may know Alexander Payne)

Well it turns out that Payne did not end up directing The Menu, would have been a very different movie. The actress Anya Taylor Joy ended up in Emma Stone's role and she was from Grand Island in the movie. Payne does have a new movie coming out. If you look closely at the beginning of the trailer on...
by iamjacobm
Wed Jul 19, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 437187

Re: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

Looks like a crew had been taking core samples in the street on Farnam in Midtown/Blackstone this week. Assume it’s for the streetcar engineering work.
by iamjacobm
Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 334
Views: 60900

Re: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)

The site plan if anyone wants to guess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6448a8a38bb9d3702af46bde/c507802b-ecf8-41af-ba24-20ef6258e4b3/OCPL_Dodge+Street+Level.jpg?format=1500w https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6448a8a38bb9d3702af46bde/1c5b8385-5153-4bc2-a0ee-fbaef499d06a/OCP...
by iamjacobm
Fri Jul 14, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Builders District at North Downtown
Replies: 284
Views: 46051

Re: The Builders District at North Downtown

Sols Warehouse will start coming down on Monday the 17th. Also, not sure if this has been shared recently. https://i.postimg.cc/phx32K8D/Builder-s-District.png Woah, where'd you find that? There's some interesting things happening in this new rendering. Taller garages, taller residential buildings,...
by iamjacobm
Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Square Apartments (3001 Leavenworth)
Replies: 32
Views: 5151

Re: The Square Apartments (3001 Leavenworth)

Assuming the developers wouldn't post this unless they were ready to break ground soon. Also assuming the "Square" branding is playing off the Triangle across the street which they also own. https://metonic.net/square/ Metonic Real Estate Solutions is pleased to announce their upcoming mul...
by iamjacobm
Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: UNO Hockey 2023-2024
Replies: 165
Views: 16478

Re: UNO Hockey 2023-2024

That is a bit of a bummer. I guess the schedule gets a bit lighter, but Denver and North Dakota were always annual highlights on the schedule and I assume there may be some seasons neither come to town.
by iamjacobm
Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5461582

Re: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)

Wow, wouldn't want to be those guys. On a side note, my sister dated a guy who was the lead crane operator for Midtown Crossing (obviously much shorter than this project) but he sent me pictures from working up in the cab all day....no thanks. This project caused me to look up videos on the cranes....
by iamjacobm
Wed Jun 21, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2023 CWS
Replies: 137
Views: 6111

Re: 2023 CWS

I doubt an expansion is being considered at this point and they would surely need a massive extension on the deal to host from the NCAA to do any sort of major project. I would assume they would run the upper deck from the third base line around and over the left field concourse is where its designe...
by iamjacobm
Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:23 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Blackstone Business Improvement District
Replies: 607
Views: 142545

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Noticed today the Physical Therapy on the corner of 39th and Farnam had its signage removed from the building, it was Fyzical Therapy & Aquatics. I'm not for sure when or if they announced a move. Not seeing any recent transactions on the property but I'm also not sure I'm looking in the right ...
by iamjacobm
Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Construction Thread
Replies: 200
Views: 33611

Re: Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Construction Thread

Went to The Flaming Lips last night and just echoing the praise. Impressive venue that had a lot of thoughtful design choices. My only minor complaint was the entry line was a bit awkward, but I am sure that the kinks will get worked out. As an aside, sure it's not the Swim Trials at the same time a...
by iamjacobm
Thu Jun 15, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Crime in Omaha
Replies: 106
Views: 20211

Re: Crime in Omaha

I was astonished when I came across this headline. Has Omaha really only had one homicide in 2023? Really remarkable news if so. https://news.yahoo.com/kansas-city-had-84-homicides-100300510.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADD2Xt7lT0W7hWWsNyo65Boi5cxo9PMn...
by iamjacobm
Wed Jun 14, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1231
Views: 184454

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

Cormac McCarthy. A great American author.
by iamjacobm
Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486805

Re: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)

Good luck to that staff working out the kinks during the CWS.
by iamjacobm
Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Five Omaha companies on Fortune 500 list.
Replies: 11
Views: 3432

Re: Five Omaha companies on Fortune 500 list.

Minneapolis proper has 6, but the metro probably has about 15.