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by NEDodger
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2476
Views: 5501567

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

I know we have a few people in the construction world here. What becomes priority over there winter months when building a high-rise? Should we expect more work done on the core, more of the parking garage columns? Does steel work begin so you don’t have to pour concrete in the middle of winter? Jus...
by NEDodger
Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 75800

Re: Central Park Plaza (222 S 15 ST)

Interesting adaptation. My biggest hope (if this version gets off the ground) is the possibility of connecting residents with 16th St. The western side of CPP is a block long closed off brick wall. I know we've kicked around DT grocery in numerous threads and locations but consider a redeveloped we...
by NEDodger
Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 75800

Re: Central Park Plaza (222 S 15 ST)

Per Grow Omaha, it sounds like this is going residential? 400-some units?
by NEDodger
Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Sports Card Collectors
Replies: 7
Views: 994

Re: Sports Card Collectors

I like the store "Omaha Sports Cards" in Millard. He's always got fair prices and some cool autographed stuff.
by NEDodger
Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does Omaha need?
Replies: 110
Views: 10834

Re: What does Omaha need?

Very interesting topic. My two cents: 1.) Agree on a better-designed mass transit system. I don't think light rail/streetcars are the answer for Omaha. However, BRT on designated "major streets" like Dodge and 72nd, plus normal bus lines that actually make sense - I'm thinking similar to ...
by NEDodger
Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 51888

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

Zero reason to spend billions and billions on a new airport so that 350,000 people can cut 30 minutes off their commute whenever they may go on an airplane, while 350,000 more would have to add to their commute. It’s more advantageous to have the airport close to your business center/tourist attract...
by NEDodger
Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 51888

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

They mentioned this development could be similar to Legends in Kansas City. Not what I wanted to hear. The only good thing Legends had was T-Rex Cafe. It's nothing more than strip malls of boring chain stores. I think the Omaha is becoming oversaturated with clothing retail. This is not counting al...
by NEDodger
Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Imaginarium (801 S 16th St) Former Kraft Collectibles
Replies: 3
Views: 1232

Re: Imaginarium (801 S 16th St) Former Kraft Collectibles

Wrong building

MODERATOR EDIT:
Thanks, Posts have been moved to the correct thread!
by NEDodger
Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Gentrification Getting Out Of Hand?
Replies: 19
Views: 2138

Re: Is Gentrification Getting Out Of Hand?

The lack of true affordable housing for many is becoming more and more prominent. And its is not being built because the developers don't make enough money back on it to be rich, plain and simple. Either it needs to be subsidized or developers need to stop being greedy. Need to have some competitio...
by NEDodger
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: CHI Health Center (Century Link Center) Omaha Remodel
Replies: 192
Views: 72473

Re: CHI Health Center (Century Link Center) Omaha Remodel

They need to play up the “bird cage” aspect with this. Turn out the lights, have “welcome to the bird cage” on the screens, start having the blue and white LED lights slowly circling in the arena, start increasing the speed until it’s a blue and white blur and play audio of birds shrieking/loud wing...
by NEDodger
Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food (Railroad Ave in Bellevue)
Replies: 47
Views: 4660

Re: Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food (Railroad Ave in Bellevue)

Donated money to help them re-open? File a chargeback and get your money back. I figured something like this would happen. You don’t get to collect out of people trying to help you, and then just walk away with the funds intended for a rebuild.
by NEDodger
Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Juvenile Justice Center at 18th and Harney - 8 stories
Replies: 458
Views: 81769

Re: Juvenile Justice Center at 18th and Harney - 8 stories

Idiots who were too optimistic that they could turn around violent kids.
by NEDodger
Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The 20 Best Mid-size Cities in the United States (CNN/HGTV)
Replies: 20
Views: 2607

Re: The 20 Best Mid-size Cities in the United States (CNN/HGTV)

Years of decline? 🤔 Maybe 30 years ago? And now that I’ve skimmed it, what a shitty list. Listing both KCMO and Overland Park as different cities? Agreed.. Decline for Omaha? Perhaps in the 1980’s..but I wouldn’t call the 1980’s for Omaha as a decline period- “stagnant” would be a better descriptio...
by NEDodger
Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard (12102 S 180th St, Gretna)
Replies: 194
Views: 30658

Re: Vala's

In the OWH story, it mentions that they have 1,300 seasonal workers and 50 year-round. They were also quoted saying that they are looking to add more rides in the future, but would be mostly smaller rides, not a full-on rollercoaster, but they didn't say never. He just stated that they would have t...
by NEDodger
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 51888

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

On Grow Omaha they said the developers were attempting to secure a $3 billion development loan. If they manage that, there will be much more to do and enjoy out there for the residents of these buildings $3 billion? Couldn’t they build like 2-3 more Mutual Towers for that? Maybe an amusement park t...
by NEDodger
Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 51888

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

24 stories of residential at Nebraska Crossing....who'd have thought it?

Now to do the same thing at Sarku Japan Mall at 144th and Center, after someone buys it.
by NEDodger
Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-
Replies: 49
Views: 12082

Re: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-

Really makes me question White Lotus’s ability to get something put together if this grocery ends up getting announced before the Civic Site’s.
by NEDodger
Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1231
Views: 184848

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

mrsticka wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:52 pm Richard Moll who played the bailiff Bull on the original "Night Court". He was 80.
Still maybe the best Harvey Dent/Two-Face.
by NEDodger
Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1299
Views: 421710

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

I, for one, would be excited about Saiku Japan Mall. In fact, we probably need a thread in “Rumors” about this.
by NEDodger
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1299
Views: 421710

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

I would like to see the food court come back to life. Right now, it's only half open. Bring back Burger King, Arby's, Subway, DQ/Orange Julius along with a few other places like either Taco Bell or Amigo's. Not happening. They all went broke when the mall actually had more traffic than they do now....
by NEDodger
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:43 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-
Replies: 49
Views: 12082

Re: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-

Would this be in the development adjacent to Kiewit, then?
by NEDodger
Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:58 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1299
Views: 421710

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

I would like to see the food court come back to life. Right now, it's only half open. Bring back Burger King, Arby's, Subway, DQ/Orange Julius along with a few other places like either Taco Bell or Amigo's. Not happening. They all went broke when the mall actually had more traffic than they do now.
by NEDodger
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:26 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1299
Views: 421710

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

No surprise there, as my understanding is that this is the clown’s M.O..
by NEDodger
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2476
Views: 5501567

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

Looking north today:


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by NEDodger
Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:18 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Jewell Omaha
Replies: 5
Views: 991

Re: Jewell Omaha

nativeomahan wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:39 pm We also loved the Jewell. I guess we should have made more of an effort to see just 2 or 3 shows a year there.
Jazz clubs are tough to sustain in a city the size of Omaha. It’s a shame,
I’ve thought the same of dueling piano bars. Great to have but there just hasn’t been the support here.
by NEDodger
Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Jewell Omaha
Replies: 5
Views: 991

Re: Jewell Omaha

This is a loss. Went for the first time earlier this year. Nice to have something different.
by NEDodger
Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Holland Performing Arts Center - Construction & Development
Replies: 172
Views: 27321

Re: Holland Performing Arts Center - Construction & Development

oh, I didn't mean the name. I just meant that someone posted something other than 'ugly grain elevator' stuff. But it's a fitting name, as JDJase referenced above. Sorry, didn't mean to derail the thread Speak for yourself. I was hoping it was going to be called Grain Elevator Performing Arts Cente...
by NEDodger
Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Barrel & Vine
Replies: 20
Views: 3164

Re: Barrel & Vine

WOWT says $16 million is debt… https://www.wowt.com/2023/10/11/elkhorns-barrel-vine-abruptly-closes-ownership-faces-lawsuit/?fbclid=IwAR3uaNi695aewRQB44XZn2HA-zW98GSY82ZxcaY-NFq3pz6seKYLSl5ttUs_aem_AaZwnu0qev4N6pPD4lbxhdAwfr-H661i_vrCXP8xeI_kD9QIAZ5jW1XAEWleVHma6xs#lnmgl25j63pqt5tmzs4 In the lawsui...
by NEDodger
Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Grain elevators 35th & I80 to Vinton
Replies: 133
Views: 27548

Re: Grain elevators 35th & I80 to Vinton

I'm actually amazed anyone would want these standing as anything other than some ironic twist... I always thought they were an eyesore. Actual question though, apparently people like them: What are the costs to convert these to apartments versus brownfield development? I suspect about as high as ne...
by NEDodger
Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Grain elevators 35th & I80 to Vinton
Replies: 133
Views: 27548

Re: Grain elevators 35th & I80 to Vinton

Iconic grain silos off I-80 in Omaha could be coming down The iconic grain silos off I-80 in Omaha could be getting knocked down to make room for housing. Over my dead body, someone tell me who the developer is and where they are located. I’m not letting Omaha |expletive| up for the millionth time....
by NEDodger
Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Williamsburg Pizza
Replies: 22
Views: 5806

Re: Williamsburg Pizza

nativeomahan wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:05 am I saw on social media that the people behind Williamsburg Pizza are actively looking for a second location, and are focusing in the area near 72nd and Dodge Streets.
Well….Fuddruckers spot is available….!
by NEDodger
Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Des Moines - DSM Airport
Replies: 25
Views: 2773

Re: Des Moines - DSM Airport

Louie wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:30 pm
riceweb wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:18 pm This seems like a nitpick.
I disagree. This project has been in the works for almost a decade and may not even start until the DSM terminal is finished. It should not have taken this long. I understand the hurdles, but DSM had similar hurdles.
I thought the terminal redo starts in December?
by NEDodger
Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2476
Views: 5501567

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

Two thumbs up! Your wife realizes the can of worms she probably just opened now, right? 😂🤣😂
by NEDodger
Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Business Names
Replies: 19
Views: 2093

Re: Local Business Names

"Midwest" always amused and confused me. For some reason, Ohio is considered midwest. For me, if you draw an imaginary line from north to south through the middle of the 48 contiguous states that would give you the eastern and western halves of the country. Now, if you take that western h...
by NEDodger
Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 235486

Re: The Omaha World Herald

The Sunday October 1, 2023 edition of the World-Herald contained their legally required Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation, which is published at about this time of year each year. The extensive list of owners comes from, in order: Toronto, Ontario Alta, Wyoming Miami Beach, Florida...
by NEDodger
Tue Oct 03, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3469
Views: 438710

Re: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

It’s backed by TIF unless there are cost overages AND the development fully happens as finger-crossed. In which case, there are lease purchasing bonds that would have to come out of the city’s general fund.

These are legitimate financial questions.
by NEDodger
Tue Oct 03, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What about Omaha surprised you?
Replies: 13
Views: 1662

Re: What about Omaha surprised you?

The mistress in question that gave her mansion to be a children’s hospital was Anna Wilson, namesake of both “Wilson and Washburn” and “Anna’s Place”.
by NEDodger
Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3469
Views: 438710

Re: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

I just can't believe 20 years after this conversation started... That there are still people who are clueless as to how it's funded, the good it will do for the city, and yet are still complaining at town hall meetings. I can’t believe there are still people who condemn the financial questions abou...
by NEDodger
Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3469
Views: 438710

Re: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

I just can't believe 20 years after this conversation started... That there are still people who are clueless as to how it's funded, the good it will do for the city, and yet are still complaining at town hall meetings. I can’t believe there are still people who condemn the financial questions abou...