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Why do we have so dang many specialty plates? How many more do we need? No other state has as many specialty plates as we do. Uhhh... http://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/license-plates/specialty-license-plates It cracks me up that both KSU and Kansas have Texas specialty plates. http://www.txdmv.gov/med...

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Traffic guys will never lane diet 13th because its a truck route, access to I 80.

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There are a lot of reasons for development to stay out of the valley. As has been pointed out, federal guidelines are more strict than ever about developing in a flood plain. In addition, I would expect the provision of sewer will continue to be addressed in areas that flow naturally into our existi...

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ALl I know is since becoming a homeowner I have no need for severe weather. Heck, I don't even like heavy rain. Now that the leaks are my problem, they are no fun! It strikes me that winters have been generally milder than I remember 15-25 years ago, btw. But thats not much to rely on. Yes, I feel ...

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ALl I know is since becoming a homeowner I have no need for severe weather. Heck, I don't even like heavy rain. Now that the leaks are my problem, they are no fun!
It strikes me that winters have been generally milder than I remember 15-25 years ago, btw. But thats not much to rely on.

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2021 construction. subject to change
4 lane

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Augustana 90 Lincoln Mem. 81 Augustana Division II National Champions Thanks I forgot to post that -- my Alma Mater. :D :D http://www.chadrad.com/newsimages/Augustana%20National%20Men's%20Champs.jpg Too lazy to look elsewhere - SD? (or ILL) I visited there (SD) but decided to stay in Iowa.

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That sounded pretty good to me. Concerts rarely sound exactly like the record for a variety of reasons. Not the least of which is the guys probably get a little bored and like to change things up. I think the AC/DC question is different than most bands. They accomplished more with Brian than Bon. Yo...

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I'm always a little leery about seeing a band without its lead singer. They can find suitable replacements but the voice is harder to manage than a fill in guitar.

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The simplest answer is that the ROW does not belong to them, thus they can't put permanent fixtures in it. Same reason you can't build your garage on your neighbors lot I suppose.

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Im not sure theres anything much going on but it will end up being more housing, at least predominantly. There isnt much if any commercial left available in the area, and even less need.

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a) Dont email the mayor. The deck over a parking garage was in the downtown plan already

b) We dont need more parking if lot B goes away, however, dont worry MECA has your back.

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I too would have rather watched Bruno the whole time. My issue was the audio seemed funky. The singing seemed too drowned by the rest of what was going on.

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Always a fun time of year. There are some doozies on 60th street already south of I80.

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According to the OWH this morning, HDR now wants $21M in TIF for their building, $3M of it which would be used to pay OPA for the parking lot. Now the City is in the hook for $32M. I wonder how much more they will try to extort from taxpayers by the time this is all done. Oh lord. for the 30th time...

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"The building that is your least favorite is quite possibly the best looking building in that lineup of ugly postmodern buildings!! That photo truly hurts my eyes in terms of the architecture. This is why the public can't have anything architecturally significant because you all dismiss it as b...

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According to the OWH this morning, HDR now wants $21M in TIF for their building, $3M of it which would be used to pay OPA for the parking lot. Now the City is in the hook for $32M. I wonder how much more they will try to extort from taxpayers by the time this is all done. Oh lord. for the 30th time...

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Good lord. I thought it was traffic engineers causing problems but the darn neighborhood people are asking for more parking, turn lanes, street widenings and traffic lights. Yes, by all means, move away, that will show em... :hammer: I don't want more parking. I don't want turn lanes. I don't want ...

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Good lord. I thought it was traffic engineers causing problems but the damn neighborhood people are asking for more parking, turn lanes, street widenings and traffic lights. Yes, by all means, move away, that will show em...

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Anyone else think its odd that this courtyard opens to the street, and not the alley? Maybe they did this for the southern facing sunlight into the courtyard and balconies, but just seems backwards to me. From an urban planning perspective, flipping the building around would have put height right u...

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Given Omaha is a couple hundred thousand bigger then we either punch below our weight or DSM punches above their weight. Only if you take it that they are literally the same. However, I'd say DSM may punch above. In terms of lifestyle, most wouldn't know the difference. Perhaps omaha has an extra '...

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Having experience in both, DSM and Omaha may as well be the same place. You will live in the one you are already more familiar with (thus likely thinking its better) or have a job or family reason to live in. You can nitpick details about either but compared to other alternatives farther away, there...

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So Bob Bruce is done as of Tomorrow. Scuba Steve is filling in next week and then that guy from Omaha Live takes over the 11th. I tried watching that Omaha live for about a half a min once and it wasn't for me... Meanwhile over on KFAB this week Travis Justice is filling in for Chris Baker. I reall...

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Just to reiterate from several times over the last decade.
Bypass=bad

Too much initial cost, too much maintenance, too much sprawl as a result.
And, oh yeah, it doesn't help that which folks seem to think it will.

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Wow, what an awesome, eccentric place. Too bad it had to go.

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What most people don't seem to realize are ALL the costs that go in to delivering a utility to your house. With ever increasing environmental regulations and the push for "clean power", the cost to bring that to a home and keep it reliable goes up. Just because you use less power than me,...

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Penalizes low income folks who can least manage such a required increase?
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Completely removes incentive for typical users to conserve to keep their rate low?
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Benefits corporate type users at the expense of individuals?
Check

That's 3, you're out OPPD...

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http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/do-we-need-more-parking-garages-city-planners-and-businesses/article_b12a0e5f-1c08-5475-a5f6-12c6869143ef.html Omaha’s parking ratio — a little less than two downtown stalls for every downtown worker — contrasts with the parking situation in Denver and Minneapolis, w...

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Without massive TIF incentives streetcars don't really do anything for development other than cause it to be built one place instead of another. As for a streetcar's fixed nature being an advantage, I would posit it can be a huge disadvantage. If an area starts to lose business, for whatever reason...

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Light rail is the wrong term though. Its either streetcar or urban circulator. Its not novelty if you actually wish to get around midtown/downtown and are tired of having to walk to your car and repark again when you arrive. In addition, it will bring employees and residents who may not even own or ...

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Tuck under garages are a completely different product/price point/construction type. While you may deem them preferable, this is still a viable, reasonable suburban product. There are two ways in now, and more later. Its not awesome I suppose but not worth of such derision either, IMO.

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Sample Interview questions: What is the procedure for the City Council to decertifying Historic Landmark status? Speak to the value of Surface Parking Lots. Explain convincingly why Omaha is too small for (Tall buildings, Public Transit, Bike Lanes, etc.). Explain convincingly why it makes sense fo...

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The interchange will likely be more in line with 192 than 180.

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The 192nd st alignment is better as you approach the Interstate. Thats why this is happening. Its an effort jointly with Sarpy and Omaha to keep the traffic on the same road, whatever you call it. 180 was always designed as primary in Omaha, but Sarpy focused on 192 due to interchange/bridge/ROW iss...

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Before you blast NIMBYs recognize that 180 apartments will be built in a location that will force a totally built out neighborhood street to be the main road in and out. Is this plan going to do anything for these people? I bet you would be cheesed off if they were to dump 180 apartments in your ar...

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bbinks wrote:
cdub wrote:Do not like the new pricing however. They cant just have a sale, you have to sign up for their darn card to get any of the advertised deals. Annoying.
Works for Baker's.

Still an annoyance.

I dont shop there either

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Do not like the new pricing however. They cant just have a sale, you have to sign up for their damn card to get any of the advertised deals. Annoying.

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Good lord! I hope HDR folks are watching and laughing... at all the architectural stunts being posted on here. Please don't do any of that to Omaha!

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Comparing Ralston arena to an urban circulator project in downtown and midtown Omaha?

The drivers for success in these respective areas could not be more different.

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