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by Athomsfere
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: State Tax Reform
Replies: 109
Views: 16152

Re: State Tax Reform

So hear me out ... You legalize marijuana and use the tax revenue from that to lower property taxes, BUT, only for properties where the owner lives on the actual land. Then fund public (only) schools and public transportation with the remaining marijuana tax revenue. I have always said people who p...
by Athomsfere
Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: State Tax Reform
Replies: 109
Views: 16152

Re: State Tax Reform

1. Lower property taxes 2. Increase progressive income taxes 3. Increase property taxes on vehicles, especially by weight. 4. Increase property taxes in land-inefficient uses: Vacant lots, parking lots, larger lots with detached SFH. 5. Increase the gas tax Seems like a good start to me. Probably a...
by Athomsfere
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Dall-E can't get Omaha right.
Replies: 3
Views: 552

Re: Dall-E can't get Omaha right.

Ha! I was trying to have it make images of Omaha the other day myself. I tried to create an Omaha with severe congestion problems and it gave me what looked like Charlotte instead. It didn't do great when I tried to do St. Louis either. It decided the Arch is narrower and shorter than it is in real...
by Athomsfere
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Omaha Bagel Shops
Replies: 15
Views: 1302

Re: Omaha Bagel Shops

But apparently, they also distribute to a coffee spot near us that we already walk to occasionally. So here's to hoping they have them when we go, and they are fresh and as good as everyone says. I am intrigued! Which coffee shop? Dundee Double Shot. I think I read in the same search that Blue Line...
by Athomsfere
Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Dall-E can't get Omaha right.
Replies: 3
Views: 552

Dall-E can't get Omaha right.

Just for fun, I've been playing with Dall-E for a few months. I decided to try and get some fun Omaha pictures. Dall-E just can't get Omaha right. It does OK with our inferior southern neighbor city, KC though. Omaha with a HSR platform. https://i.postimg.cc/68JQJH7G/DALL-E-2024-01-12-09-11-12-An-ph...
by Athomsfere
Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Omaha Bagel Shops
Replies: 15
Views: 1302

Re: Omaha Bagel Shops

I have been going to Bagel Bin for years and still love it. We were oddly just talking about bagels, and the wife wanted good bagels. I'm of the opinion there is no such thing. Just tolerable, and bad bagels. Anyway... Bruggers or whatever came up, but we prefer local. We found out about Bagel Bin,...
by Athomsfere
Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha Condo Market
Replies: 20
Views: 2082

Re: Omaha Condo Market

We certainly felt the effects when we were looking. There seemed to be exactly three price brackets: ~500k, ~800k, and 2 million +. And that includes townhomes. Even then, the pickins were slim. A couple unfinished units at MTC, a few units sold before construction even started... Omaha really needs...
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Mill Area
Replies: 25
Views: 3530

Re: Old Mill Area

I don't know if anyone caught this in the Grow Omaha show a couple weeks ago with Heath Mello, but he identified the Old Mill area as the next area he would like to see become the next hot redevelopment area. I am interpreting what he said as it was not super clear, but it sounded like he had a con...
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 596586

Re: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)

All this leaves me pretty conflicted.

Their design is like a 6/10 for what I want there. And I'm honestly not sure if what they have proposed so far is that much better than an empty lot that could be better split and utilized by multiple developers.
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: State Tax Reform
Replies: 109
Views: 16152

Re: State Tax Reform

1. Lower property taxes 2. Increase progressive income taxes 3. Increase property taxes on vehicles, especially by weight. 4. Increase property taxes in land-inefficient uses: Vacant lots, parking lots, larger lots with detached SFH. 5. Increase the gas tax Seems like a good start to me. Probably a ...
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Block users - friends & foes
Replies: 16
Views: 1213

Re: Block users - friends & foes

haha. there have been a few users over the years that I'm sure made it into several people's 'foes' list Someone once explicitly told me I had haha Really? You? I can't imagine you were in the wrong there. Also, I imagine that reads as sarcasm. Its honestly not. I was always love your input.
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 596586

Re: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)

Nothing new announced.

Also, seeing this thread come alive again made me excited. I was hoping for an update.
by Athomsfere
Mon Jan 08, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Crime in Omaha
Replies: 106
Views: 20217

Re: Crime in Omaha

I just want to say the number of homicides probably isn't correlated with police presence or non-presence. It's an eb and flow. However, maybe I'm playing devils advocate in this new society, but police LARGELY are not the problem. Yeah I get it, nobody likes the police. Nobody wants to deal with e...
by Athomsfere
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Crime in Omaha
Replies: 106
Views: 20217

Re: Crime in Omaha

Renovator2559 wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2024 10:40 am I think the deserved raises for the Omaha police are also motivating.
Funding, rather than defund the police is working...
Fundamental misunderstanding of that entire movement helps no one.
by Athomsfere
Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-
Replies: 17
Views: 3024

Re: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-

Some more fun on these notes: Omaha has a higher GDP per capita by a bit. If you used that for the metros, Omaha would need about 1.95 million in the metro to equal KC's GDP, or about 88% of the KC metros current population. Not bad. DSM is about 112% the size of Wichita, but has close to 140% the ...
by Athomsfere
Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nebraska License Plates
Replies: 509
Views: 58099

Re: Nebraska License Plates

State Troopers are about the only ones that will bother to pull you over for it. Just stay away from the I-80 Q street off ramp, they like to set up checkpoints there. I always assumed it was a secondary offense: You can't get pulled over for that alone. But they will watch you like a hawk to find ...
by Athomsfere
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 334
Views: 60908

Re: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)

Dusty wrote: Thu Jan 04, 2024 11:45 am Out of curiosity, has there been any mention of the official name of the library? Will it remain as Do Space or Omaha Central Library?"
Or would they name it after someone like....Charlie Munger Media Center?
Not that I have seen.
by Athomsfere
Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:26 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 334
Views: 60908

Re: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)

I would give it some more time. Once the library and Crossroads are built, other lots will become hot commodities like Petco. You can still have the town square vibe. This will involve taking a few lanes away to give to transit. Taking a lane away to create a wide pedestrian island/boulevard down t...
by Athomsfere
Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Blackstone Business Improvement District
Replies: 607
Views: 142553

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

I'm curious, with the previous conversation about streetscapes for Blackstone and road changes, is it still going to continue with this project? https://www.blackstonedistrict.com/streetscape-project Don't know much about it so wanted to know a little more. It was sort of done with the bollards ins...
by Athomsfere
Thu Jan 04, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: State Tax Reform
Replies: 109
Views: 16152

Re: State Tax Reform

Louie wrote: Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:54 am "Bold and courageous" Lol.
Yep, looks like just a way to move the cost to the poorest and saving the most money for the people with all the assets. Yay, Pillen.
by Athomsfere
Thu Jan 04, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nebraska License Plates
Replies: 509
Views: 58099

Re: Nebraska License Plates

State Troopers are about the only ones that will bother to pull you over for it. Just stay away from the I-80 Q street off ramp, they like to set up checkpoints there. I always assumed it was a secondary offense: You can't get pulled over for that alone. But they will watch you like a hawk to find ...
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: New OKC arena
Replies: 8
Views: 1249

Re: New OKC arena

I am seeing the OKC arena (Soccer) making more rounds. Not sure how much is moving forward?

It looks like they are hoping to even get MLS. I sure wish we could get there first.
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 334
Views: 60908

Re: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)

Agree on both points. It feels like the city let Heritage do about whatever they want here. Heritage being city planners and all. However, It's hard to argue with the private money and the fact that the library design looks great- just not here. Overall, I think there's too many cooks in the 72nd &...
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 334
Views: 60908

Re: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)

It's far too easy to not do it because it's "too expensive", or inconveniences cars too much, or "we aren't ABCD where that would make sense". True. The car traffic on that intersection is really high and getting city leaders to prioritize actual pedestrian activity there would ...
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:31 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 334
Views: 60908

Re: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)

This entire intersection needs work / to go. But it won't happen. Petco looks very out of place with all the new stuff going up (in theory for some of it), but so does Cane's, Panda Express, Taco Bell, Fuddruckers, Chipotle, Scooters, Noodle & Co., Target and it's frontage... And then that huge...
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nebraska License Plates
Replies: 509
Views: 58099

Re: Nebraska License Plates

I get a kick out of the people that take their front plate off and put it in the corner of the windshield, which stands out even more and still results in a citation for improper display. IME no one cares or gets any trouble from it. The problem with putting the plate in your window is when you get...
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:44 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 334
Views: 60908

Re: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)

This entire intersection needs work / to go. But it won't happen. Petco looks very out of place with all the new stuff going up (in theory for some of it), but so does Cane's, Panda Express, Taco Bell, Fuddruckers, Chipotle, Scooters, Noodle & Co., Target and it's frontage... And then that huge ...
by Athomsfere
Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nebraska License Plates
Replies: 509
Views: 58099

Re: Nebraska License Plates

Also, if the vehicle was ever issued two plates, you can’t go down to a single plate. A buddy of mine ran into this issue. I have yet to even see what the sticker looks like. I get a kick out of the people that take their front plate off and put it in the corner of the windshield, which stands out ...
by Athomsfere
Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA
Replies: 62
Views: 4911

Re: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA

There is something about being in downtown KC though, other than walking through Bricktown the downtown feels just so sad. Was that supposed to be OKC? Lincoln is 23%, but it doesn't feel like more parking lots than Omaha. Wichita is 35%, and that tracks. Downtown Wichita feels like it might as wel...
by Athomsfere
Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 37 West Farnam - 9 Story Building in Blackstone (SWC 37th & Farnam)
Replies: 160
Views: 35373

Re: 37 West Farnam - 9 Story Building in Blackstone (SWC 37th & Farnam)

can't wait. For people that don't live in the area, it's hard to access the blackstone district due to parking woes. It will be easier once the streetcar is finished, but in the mean time, this will help out a lot I usually park nearer to UNMC now that I don't live in the area, and just huff it the...
by Athomsfere
Tue Jan 02, 2024 6:48 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA
Replies: 62
Views: 4911

Re: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA

I’m never going to complain about the parking lots in downtown Omaha after seeing OKC’s downtown Salt Lake City's is worse. They have multiple super block surface parking lots. You are indeed correct it seems. Parking is 29% of SLC’s downtown vs 28% of OKC’s downtown. Omaha’s is 21%. https://parkin...
by Athomsfere
Fri Dec 29, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Wish List
Replies: 47
Views: 7802

Re: 2024 Wish List

From a year ago. Take a look. I get the feeling that if anything happens it isn't going to be at the current location. NFM Flood Plain Ryan Blumkin is on the Sept 22nd 2022 Grow Omaha show and basically shoots down the Gretna rumors. https://eomahaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=357279#p357279 He goes o...
by Athomsfere
Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Wish List
Replies: 47
Views: 7802

Re: 2024 Wish List

A new relocated NFM. Who am I kidding? Ain't gonna happen. I'd prefer this stay too, just expand. I can't think of a better location at least. Suburban enough for the style to make sense, not so suburban I'd never make it out there. Isn't expansion almost a non-option unless they tear down and go u...
by Athomsfere
Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Wish List
Replies: 47
Views: 7802

Re: 2024 Wish List

NovakOmaha wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:46 pm A new relocated NFM. Who am I kidding? Ain't gonna happen.
I'd prefer this stay too, just expand. I can't think of a better location at least. Suburban enough for the style to make sense, not so suburban I'd never make it out there.
by Athomsfere
Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apartment Designs
Replies: 25
Views: 3281

Re: Apartment Designs

For me getting more housing options is more important than aesthetics right now. Omaha is really missing that middle housing option. You can buy a single family house with a sprawling yard or rent an apartment. There is very little in the middle. This is why I mentioned changing laws for setbacks, ...
by Athomsfere
Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Wish List
Replies: 47
Views: 7802

Re: 2024 Wish List

Greg S wrote: Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:14 pm Here's mine:

Progress on Big Lake west of Grenta is shown.

Greg
I'm gonna guess our "progress" we want there is different. I'd love to see progress as well, but progress towards the idea being officially scrapped.
by Athomsfere
Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apartment Designs
Replies: 25
Views: 3281

Re: Apartment Designs

I'm with Brad. I have my gripes with 5 over 1 construction. But I'm glad we are getting them. I couple of things even I have to keep in mind sometimes though: 1. Taste changes. We might not love them today, but how we feel about them now has very little to do with how we might see them in 80 years. ...
by Athomsfere
Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Lego store coming to Omaha?
Replies: 105
Views: 15313

Re: Lego store coming to Omaha?

What metrics make DSM a more attractive location for nice retailers and restaurants like this? Not that we really lose out on that much, as our local offerings are very strong as well. Hard to say - perhaps the NEX guys were on the list and they ended up pissing LEGO in some way so they walked. I w...
by Athomsfere
Thu Dec 21, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Walter Apartments (SEC 50th & Leavenworth)
Replies: 65
Views: 9937

Re: Walter Apartments (SEC 50th & Leavenworth)

Nothing special or interesting here. Just another inexpensive soulless box built on top of a parking garage. And with the sliver of a setback granted, the building will overwhelm the parcel and the corner. Density is good. Degenerate design is not. Wasn’t the topic of developing air space above par...
by Athomsfere
Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Red Light Running
Replies: 27
Views: 1999

Re: Red Light Running

It seems to be everywhere, and took off during Covid. It was pretty bad here in St. Louis during Covid. It's gotten better as things have gone back to normal, but you still see people do it on occasion. I just know during Covid I saw it spike here in Omaha. And since then I have seen it all over to...