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by MadMartin8
Sun Aug 10, 2014 9:41 am
Forum: Business
Topic: Fresh Thyme
Replies: 79
Views: 11406

Re: Fresh Thyme

Sounds like another version of Whole Foods.
by MadMartin8
Sun Aug 10, 2014 9:38 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1391
Views: 707541

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

MTO wrote:Well how about a park, it worked for the Gavillon site.
That's something I'm surprised hasn't happened yet. Maybe they're hopeful that Lanoha can get this rolling soon. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by MadMartin8
Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1391
Views: 707541

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

So as great as this yes it is/no it isn't convo is.... I'm excited to see this development take off. Capitol will be quite the street to watch. If this and if Shamrock is built, it certainly will be one heck of a district. I think that would spur even further development spanning west. And don't fo...
by MadMartin8
Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1391
Views: 707541

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

Garrett wrote:So as great as this yes it is/no it isn't convo is....

I'm excited to see this development take off. Capitol will be quite the street to watch.

If this and if Shamrock is built, it certainly will be one heck of a district. I think that would spur even further development spanning west.
by MadMartin8
Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1391
Views: 707541

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

In this state it definitely is. As edsas said, a lot of people who read the article probably though of a different zach wiegart and not the one who played on the huskers. I'm going to guess there aren't too many Zach Wiegerts out in the world, let alone Nebraska. Every Husker fan knew exactly who i...
by MadMartin8
Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2014
Replies: 326
Views: 18772

Re: Nebraska Football 2014

Micheal Rose, Leeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrooooooy Jenkins er.. Alexander, Charles Jackson, and some backup running back are now out for the season. Sucks to be them.
by MadMartin8
Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:10 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1391
Views: 707541

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

No, playing football at Nebraska is not a big deal. Correct, not when it comes to city development. Including that information in the report isn't about whether his athletic career relates to city development. WOWT correctly surmised that many readers in Omaha would instantly wonder if Zach Wiegert...
by MadMartin8
Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1391
Views: 707541

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

MTO wrote:No, playing football at Nebraska is not a big deal.
Correct, not when it comes to city development.
by MadMartin8
Fri Aug 08, 2014 6:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1391
Views: 707541

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

Am I the only one who doesn't really like the looks of this project?   I like that it includes an office tower, but as for the architectural appearance of this development, it's very blah and looks some what dated.   To me, it just doesn't have a "wow" facture. I'm with you on this one, h...
by MadMartin8
Fri Aug 08, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1391
Views: 707541

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

NovakOmaha wrote:I'm curious.  Between this, Lanoha & Capitol District that's a lot of office space to absorb.  Do you think all three will happen?
Not within this decade, no.
by MadMartin8
Fri Aug 08, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1391
Views: 707541

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

Coyote wrote:Is there a demo date yet? Type of demo?

From the story:

"She said Tetrad and city officials now will negotiate. Stothert said she hopes demolition can begin in 2015, and construction will occur in 2018."


Hopes.
by MadMartin8
Fri Aug 08, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1391
Views: 707541

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

Let's flashforward to 2019:

"I hope this project gets underway soon, I see they put up a fence around the lot!"
by MadMartin8
Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Omaha Civic Auditorium Discussion
Replies: 459
Views: 62548

Re: Omaha Civic Auditorium Discussion

Coyote wrote:I didn't have the sound up, but at the Chiefs halftime on KMTV they said that the mayor is going to talk about civic plans tomorrow...
Is she cutting support for it too?
by MadMartin8
Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: The "Omaha Mammoths" - FXFL
Replies: 296
Views: 20649

Re: The "Omaha Mammoths" - FXFL

Another good logo design.


Too bad good logo design doesn't mean anything for league longevity.
by MadMartin8
Wed Aug 06, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha: We Don't Coast
Replies: 32
Views: 2535

Re: Omaha:  We Don't Coast

"We don't coast....heck, we don't even move"
by MadMartin8
Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:05 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: What ever happened to.....
Replies: 11
Views: 2691

Re: What ever happened to.....

:( But I miss you S33.
by MadMartin8
Mon Aug 04, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Best Italian in Omaha?
Replies: 169
Views: 18577

Re: Best Italian in Omaha?

nebport5 wrote:Am I the only one who thinks Avoli might be overrated?

Not at all, I'm with you on that one. It's not terrible, but in my opinion it's not worth it.
by MadMartin8
Mon Aug 04, 2014 1:17 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)
Replies: 946
Views: 303544

Re: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)

I honestly think that if they could acquire more land around it, this would be a great place for a Theme Park and Amphitheatre. It would then take on more of a "Legends" in K.C feel to it as it would be more full service entertainment destination.
by MadMartin8
Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:03 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)
Replies: 946
Views: 303544

Re: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)

So it turns out this place isn't failing? Who would have thought!
by MadMartin8
Fri Aug 01, 2014 6:06 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Grow Omaha Show discussion
Replies: 925
Views: 188177

Re: Grow Omaha Show discussion

I tried listening to the show once, and got far too annoyed after about 15 minutes.
by MadMartin8
Fri Aug 01, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2014
Replies: 326
Views: 18772

Re: Nebraska Football 2014

Er... doesn't it look an awful lot like the First "Alternates" they used?

Image

Adidas reaching deep into the creativity bucket again I see.
by MadMartin8
Fri Aug 01, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3040
Views: 503566

Re: Official: Shamrock Development (10th and Capitol)

I will now go back into my assumption that this is floundering once again. Even with Chinese backing haha.


Omaha can't have nice things in North Downtown because we suck at planning and execution.
by MadMartin8
Fri Aug 01, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Journey Senior Living (Canopy & N Sts.)
Replies: 15
Views: 2773

Re: Journey Senior Living (Canopy & N Sts.)

Building is very neat looking... but the Haymarket is a bar/entertainment district isn't it? Does an old folks home fit that?
by MadMartin8
Fri Aug 01, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Fusion BBQ (7024 Maple Street)
Replies: 16
Views: 1351

Re: Fusion BBQ (7024 Maple Street)

In my opinion, the only BBQ worth a darn within the direct Omaha metro is Boyd and Charlie's in the area formerly known as Elkhorn. That said, I'll give this place a shot.
by MadMartin8
Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Rivera's Mexican Restaurant
Replies: 83
Views: 14985

Re: Rivera's Mexican Restaurant

Good. This is my favorite Mexican place that I can actually easily get to.
by MadMartin8
Wed Jul 30, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Costco going into Southport?
Replies: 52
Views: 6738

Re: Costco going into Southport?

Image

My brain hurts.
by MadMartin8
Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha NBADL?
Replies: 23
Views: 2077

Re: Omaha NBADL?

I have a strange feeling that the CLC will have somewhat replacement for UNO here in the semi-near future. Besides, UNO will have their hockey barn...pretty exciting.

As for the NBADL, I'd like to see Ralston get this as well....just so SOMETHING goes in there.
by MadMartin8
Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Terrence 'Bud' Crawford - Boxer
Replies: 351
Views: 27255

Re: Crawford to Defend Title(Again)

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Awesome!
by MadMartin8
Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: College Baseball Conference Tournaments in Omaha
Replies: 182
Views: 18449

Re: College Baseball Conference Tournaments in Omaha

Attendence prediction for this tourney? 2,000 total?
by MadMartin8
Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Benson
Replies: 458
Views: 106083

Re: Benson

After growing up in the area and moving out in 2000, it's hard to believe the transformation this area has undergone.
by MadMartin8
Sat Jul 26, 2014 6:48 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Triangle Apartments
Replies: 155
Views: 25686

Re: Midtown Triangle Apartments

iamjacobm wrote:Image

Beautiful!
by MadMartin8
Sat Jul 26, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Even Hotel (Omaha Hotel - 24th and Farnam)
Replies: 180
Views: 28666

Re: Omaha Hotel (24th and Farnam)

iamjacobm wrote:Image

I dig that, a lot.
by MadMartin8
Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:19 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: The "Omaha Mammoths" - FXFL
Replies: 296
Views: 20649

Re: FXFL

The Omaha Weird Herald wrote:“I assure you it will be something indigenous to the state of Nebraska,” Woods told The World-Herald. “It’s something that will definitely make sense for the state of Nebraska.”
Here come the Ponderosa Pines!
by MadMartin8
Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Upstream Brewing Company (514 S 11th St)
Replies: 56
Views: 12094

Re: Upstream Brewing Company

Coyote wrote:Upstream is doing a $100k renovation, but only restrooms are listed...

Solid gold toilets?
by MadMartin8
Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Replies: 1306
Views: 191738

Re: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Ok, so here is the scoop, just was told, the US negotiated with the King of Swaziland for a herd of 30 elephants that they were going to get rid of anyway. They will be tranquilized in a few weeks and quarantined in Florida for a year. Next fall the zoo will get a bull, a mom and 4 kids. Are we sur...
by MadMartin8
Tue Jul 22, 2014 6:36 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Southport (126th - Giles - I80)
Replies: 488
Views: 95137

Re: Southport (126th - Giles - I80)

As odd as it sounds... I LOVE Runza's chicken strips.
by MadMartin8
Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:15 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3040
Views: 503566

Re: Official: Shamrock Development (10th and Capitol)

There was a temporary fence on the property yesterday. At this point I wouldn't expect anything until after fashion week. Which, I suppose given the Fashion Week announcement using the lot again that they made a while back.. I guess makes this not a surprise. I was hoping they (Omaha Fashion Week o...
by MadMartin8
Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3040
Views: 503566

Re: Official: Shamrock Development (10th and Capitol)

Well, I suppose better to have it not be a giant hole like Wall Street Tower was.
by MadMartin8
Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:13 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Grain Elevator to Climbing Gym
Replies: 91
Views: 20569

Re: Grain Elevator to Climbing Gym

Question;

In terms of these Grain Elevators....is it even possible to bring them down? I mean...there are a lot of houses pretty close to them.
by MadMartin8
Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Detroit
Replies: 87
Views: 13399

Re: Detroit

That's a beautiful new Hockey Barn. I loved the Joe, but my Wings need something new.