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by skinzfan23
Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Downtown Omaha vs Downtown Des Moines Construction
Replies: 88
Views: 10868

Re: Downtown Omaha vs Downtown Des Moines Construction

Shatel: Visit to Des Moines hoop site reminds that Omaha set an attention-grabbing standard How would the good folks in Iowa do? This week, I had one eye on the action at Wells Fargo Arena and another on the arena, atmosphere and the other stuff that NCAA honchos care about. They did fine. Good. No...
by skinzfan23
Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Gas Prices
Replies: 867
Views: 107501

Re: Local Gas Prices

Still don't understand why gas is that high. With the price of oil being only around $41/barrel. Oh well, can't do anything about it.
by skinzfan23
Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: $1 Billion in Development?
Replies: 26
Views: 3969

Re: $1 Billion in Development?

I know everyone likes to hate on the height(or lack there of) of the buildings Omaha is getting, but it sounds like we will have a 15, 14, 10, 10 and 8 floor buildings all u/c at the same time in Omaha. That is really something to be happy about for our size. What are the 10, 10 and 8 floor buildin...
by skinzfan23
Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 439994

Re: Official: Aksarben Village

Jay Noddle just confirmed, the first building on Zone 6 will have groundbreaking around Labor Day, 8-9 stories, 2 stories of retail, 6 stories of office space, and a 1500 stall parking garage, completed in 2018. No date set for the second office building, but the alley way between the two will have...
by skinzfan23
Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(
Replies: 1231
Views: 184238

Re: RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

Yeah, that was sad to see. He was a good old man.
by skinzfan23
Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016
Replies: 383
Views: 19861

Re: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016

I could be hallucinating, but didn't Creighton face BYU in the not so distant past? If I remember right, BYU beat Creighton, and BYU was one of the hackiest and floppiest teams I've ever witnessed in my life. I think it was during Doug's first year at CU? Yes, that was the BYU team with Jimmer Fred...
by skinzfan23
Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:14 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263587

Re: Nebraska Medicine

I don't mean in any way to disparage the purpose of this new structure, but the overall exterior design leaves me wishing for something nicer, more in line with the two Durham buildings. These new structures look drab in comparison. I agree that I would like to see some brick, but one thing is for ...
by skinzfan23
Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486388

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

I was surprised to see them working today when I went to the Creighton game.
by skinzfan23
Fri Mar 18, 2016 3:17 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016
Replies: 383
Views: 19861

Re: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016

nebugeater wrote:
skinzfan23 wrote:Interesting fact about Creighton's opponent for tomorrow:

Wagner is the seventh-smallest college in the country that plays Division 1 athletics.

I could look but any idea what the student population is?
Appox. 2,500.
by skinzfan23
Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016
Replies: 383
Views: 19861

Re: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016

Interesting fact about Creighton's opponent for tomorrow:

Wagner is the seventh-smallest college in the country that plays Division 1 athletics.
by skinzfan23
Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: M's Pub Explosion and Fire
Replies: 282
Views: 38111

Re: M's Pub Explosion and Fire

That headline in the OWH stating construction could start soon is misleading IMO. Construction, as I define it is a ways off. What is gong on now is controlled demo and shoring of the remaining structure. Yeah, I agree with you on that one. I am sure they are just trying to create an attention grab...
by skinzfan23
Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Doug McDermott in the NBA
Replies: 283
Views: 78424

Re: Doug McDermott

Doug is on a tear...the last 3 games he has scored, 29, 20 and 25 pts while shooting 12-19 from 3.
by skinzfan23
Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: M's Pub Explosion and Fire
Replies: 282
Views: 38111

Re: M's Pub Explosion and Fire

Construction on M's Pub building could begin as early as this week Work to shore up the damaged walls of the fire-ravaged M’s Pub building could begin as soon as Friday.... the project could take several weeks to several months. Construction will start as soon as the necessary equipment is availabl...
by skinzfan23
Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016
Replies: 383
Views: 19861

Re: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016

The Jays just picked up another verbal for 2017 from 6'9", 225lb Hunter Thompson from Pine Bluffs, WY. As a Junior this year, he averaged 20 pts, 10 rbs, and 3 blocked shots per game while leading his team to the state title. He is expected to fill the "4" spot at Creighton. He had of...
by skinzfan23
Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2015 NCAA Basketball
Replies: 95
Views: 5166

Re: 2015 NCAA Basketball

MadMartin8 wrote:Well, it's a new record. After the very first day, my bracket is toast. 1 elite 8 (Baylor), 2 Sweet 16s (Seton Hall and Purdue) gone.
Mine isn't quite that bad, but I did have Baylor to the elite 8 and Arizona to the sweet 16. I think that was the worst performance I have had on opening day.
by skinzfan23
Thu Mar 17, 2016 11:13 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2016 Sandhill Crane Thread
Replies: 19
Views: 1942

Re: 2016 Sandhill Crane Thread

Simply amazing...I really like #4 and seeing how no two look alike while in flight.
by skinzfan23
Thu Mar 17, 2016 11:37 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Dundee Flats
Replies: 177
Views: 34293

Re: 49th and Dodge Project

According to their Facebook page, they are going to start demo/construction this spring and renting units by late summer/early fall 2017.
by skinzfan23
Thu Mar 17, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2015 NCAA Basketball
Replies: 95
Views: 5166

Re: 2015 NCAA Basketball

Not sure I like the court design for this year's tournament:
Image
by skinzfan23
Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:36 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2015 NCAA Basketball
Replies: 95
Views: 5166

Re: 2015 NCAA Basketball

Does anyone remember if alcohol was available to be purchased at the CenturyLink Center last year during march madness?
by skinzfan23
Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016
Replies: 383
Views: 19861

Re: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016

Wow, didn't expect that at all. That is the first upset in the 11 NIT games played so far and it was the biggest upset.

Hopefully we can get a better crowd than last game since it is on Saturday, Might be tough with the NCAA tournament's 2nd round going on but with the earlier start it might help.
by skinzfan23
Wed Mar 16, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016
Replies: 383
Views: 19861

Re: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016

Creighton's second round NIT game will tip off at 11am on Saturday and will be televised on ESPN. If St. Bonaventure wins tonight, the game will be held there. If Wagner wins, the game will be held at the CenturyLink Center.
by skinzfan23
Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:18 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016
Replies: 383
Views: 19861

Re: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016

I am not sure Hanson and Patton both start, don't think our style fits two traditional post players. I think It will be Mo, Foster, Thomas, Huff and Hanson. Give us a bench with Albert, Z, Harrell, Hegner and Patton. Beyond that who knows if Mintz or Martin can give us something next year. Yeah I a...
by skinzfan23
Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: $700 million I-80/29 reconstruction project
Replies: 298
Views: 98803

Re: $700 million I-80/29 reconstruction project

You are right Brad, they have done a lot and I know that it is a huge undertaking. It just seems that 15 years is a long time for completion. Hopefully they build it properly and it won't need redone for another 50 years. There is no doubt the expanded lanes will be able to handle capacity. I can sa...
by skinzfan23
Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:57 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016
Replies: 383
Views: 19861

Re: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016

Good win for the Jays....glad to see Malik Albert and Ronnie Harrell get some more minutes. They mentioned it on the pregame show, but Isaiah Zierdan would be better coming off the bench for 20 minutes/game, not starting and leading the team in minutes. His body has taken a toll each year and he has...
by skinzfan23
Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: $700 million I-80/29 reconstruction project
Replies: 298
Views: 98803

Re: $700 million I-80/29 reconstruction project

It seems that the whole interstate project in CB is taking way longer than it should. I remember when they reconstructed the S 24th St bridge as one of the first steps to widening I-80. That bridge was completed in 2001. So here we are 15 years later, and still a ton of work to do on the roadway und...
by skinzfan23
Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:41 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Lot B Development
Replies: 276
Views: 41232

Re: Lot B Development

MTO wrote:I truly hope these studies are worth it $85,000 for something we could have told them years ago.
We should probably have a study to make sure this study is actually worth it :lol:
by skinzfan23
Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2015 NCAA Basketball
Replies: 95
Views: 5166

Re: 2015 NCAA Basketball

How to host March Madness better than Omaha Omaha. If Des Moines harbors a little-sister complex about any city, it’s for our Nebraska neighbors. You’ve probably heard this line before: "Why doesn’t Des Moines have a (fill in the blank with any restaurant, store or event)? Omaha has one."...
by skinzfan23
Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:00 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: $700 million I-80/29 reconstruction project
Replies: 298
Views: 98803

Re: $700 million I-80/29 reconstruction project

Changes to Council Bluffs Interstate interchange may be around the bend Motorists driving east from downtown Omaha may see a changing Interstate interchange as the next decade dawns. The Iowa Department of Transportation is in the early stages of planning for a modernized and revamped Interstate 48...
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Doug McDermott in the NBA
Replies: 283
Views: 78424

Re: Doug McDermott

Finished with 29 on 9-11 shooting. Must not have gotten many touches in the second half. Thankfully the Bulls squeeked this one out 109-107.
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Dundee Flats
Replies: 177
Views: 34293

Re: 49th and Dodge Project

It does look modern, but why does every modern building designed in Omaha take on the boxy design (similar to Jones 13). I just feel that so many buildings in the city look like the exact design, just tweaked a little.
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Dundee Flats
Replies: 177
Views: 34293

Re: 49th and Dodge Project

I like it, but I think I like the original rendering better.
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:13 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Jones St Reconstruction (11th to 13th)
Replies: 6
Views: 542

Re: Jones St Reconstruction (11th to 13th)

Here is the post about it:
Coyote wrote:2020
  • Jones Street: 11th Street to 13th Street $3M

    This project will rehabilitate the brick street on Jones Street between 11th Street and 13th Street. This project was identified in the 2006 Historic Cobblestone/Brick Pavement Rehabilitation Study.
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Jones St Reconstruction (11th to 13th)
Replies: 6
Views: 542

Jones St Reconstruction (11th to 13th)

I thought we had a thread on here talking about that stretch of Jones St being reconstructed in the next year or two by the city.
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:09 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Kaneko Museum
Replies: 94
Views: 17641

Re: Kaneko Museum

Is the building on the southeast corner in that last rendering included in this project or is that a future phase?
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Kaneko Museum
Replies: 94
Views: 17641

Re: Kaneko Museum

This will make the new entrance where? From the article: The atrium will span the front of the gallery, running down Jones Street between 11th and 12th Streets, and will connect three buildings. It is expected to be complete in November. The door to the facility, currently located on the northeast ...
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha B-Cycle (Bike Share Program)
Replies: 164
Views: 40659

Re: Omaha B-Cycle (Bike Share Program)

Nice to see the program possibly expand to Bellevue: Bellevue considers adding bike rental station; would be first B-cycle in Sarpy County The leading candidate for the station is the Courtyard by Marriott hotel and Bellevue Conference Center complex currently arising near 36th Street and Raynor Par...
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016
Replies: 383
Views: 19861

Re: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016

Avery Johnson, who played with the San Antonio Spurs and coached the Brooklyn Nets is Alabama's current coach.

That would be the 2nd time in a little over two weeks that the head coach of the opposing team is a former NBA player. (Chris Mullin, St. Johns)
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:30 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016
Replies: 383
Views: 19861

Re: Creighton Basketball 2015-2016

Wonder how ticket sales are going to be with the short turnaround. From Creighton's website: For tickets, season ticket holders can purchase their regular season seat locations for Tuesday night's game by stopping by the CenturyLink Center Omaha (CLCO) ticket windows tomorrow (Monday, March 14) from...
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 439994

Re: Official: Aksarben Village

nativeomahan wrote:I'm guessing this lot is simply the repository of all the dirt being removed from the hill up by Pacific Street.
Could be, but any idea why they have stakes in the middle of the lot then?
by skinzfan23
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:22 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486388

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

It appears that the hotel will have a concrete skeleton, but the west building(s) will use steel. I was thinking the same but in the second pic you can see all the rebar on the southwest portion of the building. Maybe only the northwest section is steel and they will use concrete on the southwest p...