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by iamjacobm
Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Maha Festival - July 28th & 29th @ Aksarben
Replies: 13
Views: 1327

Re: Maha Festival - July 28th & 29th @ Aksarben

Comment of mine from the 2015 Maha thread lol. It will fill up around 6-630 for Atmosphere and will be crazy packed by the time Modest Mouse comes out. Maybe it is wishful thinking, but I do think this will be the strongest day crowd to date. Ex Hex and Alvvays are really really good bands to be pla...
by iamjacobm
Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Maha Festival - July 28th & 29th @ Aksarben
Replies: 13
Views: 1327

Re: Maha Festival - July 28th & 29th @ Aksarben

Alvvays played Maha in 2015 (I haven't been to them all, but still claim that year was Maha's peak) they were really good. Going to be an odd lead into Turnstile. Big Thief used to be a Saddle Creek band. Black Belt Eagle Scout is currently and Icky Blossoms used to be (may still be), I don't think ...
by iamjacobm
Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 2014 Pierce
Replies: 8
Views: 2194

Re: 2014 Pierce

These are vertical. Same developers as the apartments next door apparently. This neighborhood might turn pretty quickly.
by iamjacobm
Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Flats on Howard (24th & Howard)
Replies: 29
Views: 4309

Re: Flats on Howard (24th & Howard)

Mentioned in another thread, but this is vertical. Just concrete right now, will pop quickly this summer when they start wood framing. Going to be a big presence in the area.
by iamjacobm
Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: 25 story apartment high rise
Replies: 84
Views: 15601

Re: 25 story apartment high rise

SON OF A |expletive| Yeah I was glad I didn't take the bait on the other thread but got caught here. Oh well. There are still cool things going on DT. Just went by the foundation for the new apts on 24th and Howard. Going to be a huge presence there. Going to be quite a few market rate apartments i...
by iamjacobm
Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3513
Views: 1558144

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Good ideas. Not keeping a ledger or anything, but hadn't seen signs like that before at airports or anywhere really. Caught the eye. Figuring a place as highly planned to move people as an airport would be extremely deliberate with these decisions. Will be curious if something similar pops up elsewh...
by iamjacobm
Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3513
Views: 1558144

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

A relatively minor item, but does anyone know why the new information signage on the terminal drive are orange instead of blue which seems to be pretty standard at other airports? The whistle letters on the orange background doesn’t exactly provide great contrast to easily read. Orange generally me...
by iamjacobm
Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:43 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3513
Views: 1558144

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

A relatively minor item, but does anyone know why the new information signage on the terminal drive are orange instead of blue which seems to be pretty standard at other airports? The whistle letters on the orange background doesn’t exactly provide great contrast to easily read.
by iamjacobm
Thu Feb 16, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: 25 story apartment high rise
Replies: 84
Views: 15601

Re: 25 story apartment high rise

Not that it means anything, but there is a firm out of Austin whose Founder/CEO is a UNO grad. They have done mostly student housing, but appear to be doing ~25 story multi in Austin and Phoenix right now. Again there are probably dozens of developers in ATX w/ high rise capability, but a potential...
by iamjacobm
Thu Feb 16, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: 25 story apartment high rise
Replies: 84
Views: 15601

Re: 25 story apartment high rise

Not that it means anything, but there is a firm out of Austin whose Founder/CEO is a UNO grad. They have done mostly student housing, but appear to be doing ~25 story multi in Austin and Phoenix right now. Again there are probably dozens of developers in ATX w/ high rise capability, but a potential ...
by iamjacobm
Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 178835

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium

Has the state ever invested funds in an Omaha sports/event venue? Genuinely don't know, but as far as I understand CHI and the ballpark were all private/city funding. Maybe Rosenblatt got some state money at some point who knows. Also, this feels like a way to work around city money being involved a...
by iamjacobm
Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Chicago
Replies: 75
Views: 13543

Re: Chicago

Just thought this was a cool shot. So much development in the West Loop.



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by iamjacobm
Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 9th and P - Trinitas 13-story Tower
Replies: 53
Views: 11822

Re: 9th and P - Trinitas 13-story Tower

Good look at the skyline with this project from the new coach.



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by iamjacobm
Wed Jan 18, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 269230

Re: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

There’s an observation tower going in right at the foot of the pedestrian bridge in CB. Smart that they are making it active with the rock climbing walls and gravity roller coaster ride.
by iamjacobm
Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Lutheran Family Services
Replies: 23
Views: 2880

Re: Lutheran Family Services

114 units.
by iamjacobm
Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Lutheran Family Services
Replies: 23
Views: 2880

Re: Lutheran Family Services

This lot is on NIFA's preapplication list for 4% LIHTC funds and private activity bonds. The summary says 114 all LIHTC units meaning all affordable and income restricted, just under $40 million project. Can't tell if NIFA posts application material on their site or not, but the name of the building...
by iamjacobm
Wed Jan 11, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Douglas County Courthouse - Future expansion/renovation
Replies: 15
Views: 2464

Re: Douglas County Courthouse - Future expansion/renovation

Was a bit slow at work so was cruising some recent Omaha sales on Costar and apparently the record owner of 1819 Farnam aka City Hall was transferred to the Fourth District Court of Nebraska last January. Can't find anything on the assessor site so couldn't verify anything. I mentioned in another th...
by iamjacobm
Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 355254

Re: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot

Last time the city posted an RFP for this lot the project likely got killed by the GFC (or probably more likely a lousy developer). Not that I am being superstitious or anything.
by iamjacobm
Sat Jan 07, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Image Dentistry (NEC 72nd & Grover)
Replies: 22
Views: 5704

Re: New Image Dentistry (NEC 72nd & Grover)

Looks like this is getting a $2.8 million 2 story expansion to the east.

https://cityclerk.cityofomaha.org/image ... 3-0041.pdf
by iamjacobm
Sat Jan 07, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 1049 South 29th getting rehabbed?
Replies: 3
Views: 523

Re: 1049 South 29th getting rehabbed?

If this is the property you ar referring to it is being renovated as affordable housing.

viewtopic.php?p=358703&hilit=georgia#p358703
by iamjacobm
Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: A-Z Restaurant
Replies: 8
Views: 2940

Re: A-Z Restaurant

https://www.visitomaha.com/restaurants/

Under the FAQ on this page there is what is likely the most complete list around. Looks like in alphabetical order after the featured restaurants as well. 662 pages to scroll.
by iamjacobm
Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately
Replies: 1040
Views: 217300

Re: Omaha ALL OVER national media lately

Tonight, I was watching the show American Pickers on the History channel and they were ‘picking’ in downtown Omaha at what they labeled Larry Land. I researched it and it was Larry Richling, who owned the Hollywood Candy store. I think this was the first show of the new season. I’ll have to check i...
by iamjacobm
Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: 156th between Dodge and Pacific
Replies: 42
Views: 5490

Re: 156th between Dodge and Pacific

Does anyone know if the school is for sure changing their northern entrance? The city wanted to move it to the 155th Ave intersection and make a light, but the school district had to pay for that work as I understood. A few 100k that wasn’t in the budget. If they don’t move it that lot will become ...
by iamjacobm
Wed Jan 04, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: 156th between Dodge and Pacific
Replies: 42
Views: 5490

Re: 156th between Dodge and Pacific

Does anyone know if the school is for sure changing their northern entrance? The city wanted to move it to the 155th Ave intersection and make a light, but the school district had to pay for that work as I understood. A few 100k that wasn’t in the budget. If they don’t move it that lot will become a...
by iamjacobm
Thu Dec 29, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Lumen Beer Co (1433 S 13th St)
Replies: 6
Views: 607

Re: Lumen Beer Co (1433 S 13th St)

They have a taproom. Maybe a dozen tables. Nice vibe really simple finishes which I liked and a great playlist. Beer is good too.

Wasn’t hungry but they have a very small food menu too.
by iamjacobm
Fri Dec 23, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2022 Development Wishlist
Replies: 85
Views: 6138

Re: 2022 Development Wishlist

1. GLM opens on time. A couple of months delayed but basically check. 2. Break ground on the garage and apts just west of the Cottonwood Hotel. Check 3. Get Phase 2 of the Mercantile announced. Check 4. At least one of the tower rumors shakes out. Check in a big way 5. Crossroads goes vertical. Nop...
by iamjacobm
Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:51 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Dundee Dell (50th and Underwood)
Replies: 39
Views: 4778

Re: Dundee Dell (50th and Underwood)

I really dislike the change in ambience they chose. Curious what others think. I actually don't mind the food and I know this probably isn't fair, but I have a visceral aversion to what they did with the space. It absolutely needed an update, but I feel like I'm eating in a cheap Airbnb rehab, not ...
by iamjacobm
Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 417460

Re: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel

It's not quite the Bean in Chicago, but that will be Instagram bait for sure.
by iamjacobm
Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:22 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Downtown Denver
Replies: 7
Views: 1210

Re: Downtown Denver

Waiting for my flight out of Denver. Some thoughts. It appears they are revamping the 16th Mall, it is closed and the plans look like they are moving the bus lanes to the middle and removing the curbs. Hopefully, a refresh helps. I didn't know about the plans for the parking lots around Ball Arena. ...
by iamjacobm
Mon Nov 28, 2022 7:17 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Old photos
Replies: 184
Views: 72293

Re: Old photos

Is the building with the pitched roof on the current UP HQ lot the old auditorium downtown? Does anyone have any interior shots of it? I think that is the Rialto Theater. According to wiki it was only actually in operation as a theater for 10 years then was a grab bag of uses for 60 years. Didn't h...
by iamjacobm
Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:32 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Riverfront Place (721 Riverfront Drive)
Replies: 1028
Views: 227273

Re: Official: Riverfront Place

“Riverplace Rows TIF” sounds like townhomes to me. The entity that owns the land looks like it traces back to Milestone Development.
by iamjacobm
Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:18 am
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: Old photos
Replies: 184
Views: 72293

Re: Old photos

I don't think I remember seeing this photo before. Lots of changes today.



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by iamjacobm
Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:29 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Spreetail expansion
Replies: 9
Views: 4273

Re: Spreetail expansion

Heard this was as many as 400 jobs cut, about half their workforce.
by iamjacobm
Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Tenth Street Market
Replies: 116
Views: 18717

Re: Tenth Street Market

There must be something in the works here. This company owns the building now and had requested a rezoning that was deemed unnecessary for whatever use they proposed.

https://spgomaha.com/
by iamjacobm
Wed Oct 26, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Omaha Police and Omaha Fire Dept HQ
Replies: 155
Views: 19576

Re: New Omaha Police Headquarters

This is quite interesting and something I’ve been pondering recently. What if they city, county and state consolidated all these offices and departments into one location opening up a few more prime downtown development sites? Where could they relocate everything to? I think it was previously menti...
by iamjacobm
Wed Oct 19, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Westroads Shopping Mall
Replies: 83
Views: 7416

Re: Westroads Shopping Mall

Apparently the loan on the mall matured 10/1 and they didn't pay their balloon payment. Not sure what is all going to happen, but an interesting development. Sorry, could you explain what that means? Unlike your standard mortgage where they are generally a 30 year term fully amortized, very few com...
by iamjacobm
Mon Oct 17, 2022 6:24 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Westroads Shopping Mall
Replies: 83
Views: 7416

Re: Westroads Shopping Mall

Apparently the loan on the mall matured 10/1 and they didn't pay their balloon payment. Not sure what is all going to happen, but an interesting development.
by iamjacobm
Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5461771

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

The crown and stairwell that run down the center of the building will have LED lights that can be programed so they will join Woodmen making the skyline more colorful at night from time to time.
by iamjacobm
Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:00 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Fellow YouTube Nerds
Replies: 10
Views: 1379

Re: Fellow YouTube Nerds

Two cooking channels I like are Not Another Cooking Show and Sip and Feast. I like that they tend to stay away from the food science or like pop culture angle and stick to some pretty accessible dishes. Foresty Forrest is the van life/outdoors one I usually watch. He usually goes out on remote Canad...