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- Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:19 pm
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: MediaWatchOMA and MeanStreetsOMA
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4957
Re: MediaWatchOMA and MeanStreetsOMA
I do not tweet so I do not know but maybe someone who does tweet could report how Mean Streets is fairing now after all the bad pub. 100,000 followers is the magic number in the Twitter world. They were averaging about 2,000 to 4,500 new followers a month maxing out at 142,500 or so. Of the last 18...
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Mill / 114th Street General Discussion
- Replies: 29
- Views: 508
Re: Old Mill / 114th Street General Discussion
Back from about 2005 - 2009 if my friends said they were going out everyone knew it would be 114th or Nico. You didn't even have to ask. You had Club Patrick's, Fedora, Peacock Room, Clancy's, DJ's and all were great. You could go to several different bars that were seconds away without driving. The...
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:01 am
- Forum: News and Events
- Topic: MediaWatchOMA and MeanStreetsOMA
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4957
Re: MediaWatchOMA and MeanStreetsOMA
Looks like Meanstreets is in hot water for racist posts... I saw the battle on their Twitter feed, and that a number of contributors had resigned. Any idea what was really said? All of the tweets and Facebook posts have been deleted with negative messages. Yesterday morning it got really weird and ...
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:55 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
- Replies: 3037
- Views: 487156
Re: Official: Capitol District
HOLY |expletive|! We have debated the potential success of the Capitol District bars. I went over Saturday night around 11:30pm. All three places were PACKED! There was a line to get in all three bars. Just a few weeks ago during the College World Series these places were empty! The crowd was very ...
- Mon Jun 04, 2018 1:12 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Nebraska Multisports Complex
- Replies: 243
- Views: 70728
Re: Nebraska Multisports Complex
On Friday there were dirt trucks going down into the property on 120th and Giles. I also noticed that the sign that said "Opening Fall 2018, Nebraska MULTISPORT complex" with a picture was no longer there.
- Tue May 29, 2018 11:59 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9122
Re: Bentley Omaha - Village Pointe (Brix)
I would expect most of the Bentley sales to be out of state especially if you count the Montana registered cars. Bentley only sells about 2,500 new vehicles per year in North America with Lamborghini selling 3,500 per year in the world. On a different note, Tesla removed Omaha from their "comin...
- Tue May 22, 2018 3:12 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
- Replies: 884
- Views: 313284
Re: West Farms/South Farms (144th Dodge/Pacific)
H&H has BMW, Mini, Jaguar and Land Rover that will all need a new home when Top Golf takes over there land.
- Fri May 18, 2018 3:28 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
- Replies: 884
- Views: 313284
Re: West Farms/South Farms (144th Dodge/Pacific)
I went to our annual HOA meeting tonight and they had Noddle present the plans. I wish I could have gotten some pictures of the boards, but I got there a little late and they left before the meeting was over. Anyways, they said there will be a high-end H&H dealership right at 150th & Dodge ...
- Mon May 07, 2018 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where do you go to fuel up your vehicle in Omaha?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 4586
Re: Where do you go to fuel up your vehicle in Omaha?
I "fuel" up in my garage by plugging into the outlet on the wall. If I'm in need gas I normally go to Casey's so I can get some pizza.
- Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:55 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
- Replies: 73
- Views: 13416
Re: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
KMTV 3 must have been thinking the same thing. They posted a story 2 hours ago https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/update-on-construction-at-132nd-and-giles Started July 17th, 2017 scheduled to complete October 1st, 2017. Revised completion date - Halloween Second revised completion date - Than...
- Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:15 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
- Replies: 73
- Views: 13416
Re: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
Does anyone know when this road will be open? I thought when they closed it last summer it was a 45 day project and as of last night it was still closed. Add in 156th and Harrison being closed, 168th from Harrison to Giles being closed and 184th and Giles with Damaged Road signs up it is a pain to g...
- Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:55 pm
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
- Replies: 1122
- Views: 356346
Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise
You can put my name on the wait list for a sub $335k condo in a good location with reserved parking and an electrical outlet. Not that much to ask for. This sounds like a lot to ask for. Minus the electrical outlet requirement - which I would think could be remedied easily - there's eight condos cu...
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:51 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
- Replies: 1122
- Views: 356346
Re: 1416 Dodge - Lanoha Highrise
... Is demand for housing in downtown Omaha that saturated and are there not a couple of hundred people willing and wanting to live in a high rise downtown? A new one with all the goodies? I just don't get it. You can put my name on the wait list for a sub $335k condo in a good location with reserv...
- Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:56 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: 180th Through Sarpy County
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6378
Re: 180th Through Sarpy County
You are going to have three new schools in that area. I would expect the Elementary traffic to use 192nd, but the High and Middle Schools would use 180th. The Aspen Creek developers should be REQUIRED to put a traffic light in on 192nd Street before they start the North addition. If you choose to d...
- Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:11 pm
- Forum: Council Bluffs Development
- Topic: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
- Replies: 829
- Views: 180637
Re: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
As always, eomaha beats the World Herald: 'Stunning' 15-story condo tower is set to rise on Council Bluffs riverfront A 15-story condo tower with outdoor and indoor swimming, a rooftop terrace, fitness center and views of the Omaha skyline is poised to rise next on the Iowa side of the riverfront. ...
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 5:01 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Tower District - Papillion (84th and 370)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7208
Re: Papillion Commons Mixed-Use Development (84th and 370)
Did someone end up buying Shadow Lake in the last few months or did they defaulting on a loan for $100 million or so?
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:24 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Aloft Hotel - 180th and Harney
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2929
Re: Aloft Hotel - 180th and Harney
Rumor has it that you can copy and paste the article title into google and click on the story to read it.Garrett wrote:Article in the exclusive section of the OWH Website. Anyone with a membership wanna spill the details?
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:21 am
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: 2018 Nebraska Legislature
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2342
Re: 2018 Nebraska Legislature
Are you able to go sit in on a committee hearing and how long do these usually take? The one that I'm interested in is #3 on the agenda.
LB830 - Change license application, prohibited acts, and franchise restriction provisions under the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act
LB830 - Change license application, prohibited acts, and franchise restriction provisions under the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:51 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
- Replies: 3469
- Views: 438149
Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
My question about autonomous vehicles is why? Is a Streetcar not an autonomous vehicle? Level 5 autonomy for passenger vehicles will be on the Interstates in the next 2 years. For trucks it will save them 30% in fuel costs and you can fit more vehicles on the road as they will be driving closer and...
- Thu Dec 14, 2017 2:04 pm
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Heidelberg's
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1883
Heidelberg's
It looks like Heidelberg's lost their liquor license for the Bud Crawford/Julius Indongo after-party, I mean riot. "Heidelberg's, 4620 Bair Ave. Allow or permit disturbance, ignore security concerns expressed by law enforcement, willingly turn over part of establishment to unlicensed third part...
- Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:35 am
- Forum: Rumors
- Topic: Restaurants Hot Seat
- Replies: 42
- Views: 11558
Re: Restaurants Hot Seat
Benson Brewery surprises me as my food and service has always been good. When I drive for the rideshare companies I would say that 50% of my Benson drop-offs are there. Benson Brewery-La Vista sounds good to me.
- Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:08 am
- Forum: Urban Omaha Development
- Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
- Replies: 3037
- Views: 487156
Re: Official: Capitol District
Has anyone used the Capitol District garage lately? I see that they have three electric car charging stations there. I believe these are the first public charging stations downtown. If they do not constantly have gas cars parked there I could consider buying a place at the Ford Lofts again. Side not...
- Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:11 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Indian Creek (204th and Maple)
- Replies: 49
- Views: 11119
Re: 204th and Maple
Saw a sign on the ground in the good life parking lot that said T-Mobile. looks like they are going to possibly put one there, not sure A T-Mobile manager in town to help open the 72nd St. store was saying that they have big plans for Omaha. 5-7 new stores as quickly as they can get them. He also d...
- Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nebraska License Plates
- Replies: 509
- Views: 58136
Re: Nebraska License Plates
The Mountain Lion plates technically are $5 extra but I think I ended up paying around $20. I ordered online so I had a processing fee and since I already was renewing my old plates I had a plate change fee. Specialty Plate Registrations Husker - 21,191 Mountain Lion - 21,351 Military Honor - 16,272...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:48 pm
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: Gretna Annexation
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8295
Re: Gretna Annexation
Papillion and Gretna did a partial one about 6-7 years ago (line down the middle of the interstate to about 180th) ... The only spot without one is between Gretna and Papillion south of 180th around where the County shows a future 192nd street interchange (where Gretna started their annexation but ...
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:09 pm
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: Gretna Annexation
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8295
Re: Gretna Annexation
I live in a Sarpy SID with a Mill Levy of 2.89% and I would not want to be part of Omaha. Yes my taxes would go down $2,000 or so but so would the quality services I have come to expect. One day hopefully Gretna will annex my neighborhood and I will be fine with that. My only Sarpy complaint is that...
- Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:34 pm
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: Gretna Annexation
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8295
Re: Gretna Annexation
You are correct. In 2013 they had the Woodhouse land and neighborhood to the East in their 10-15 year plan. In the 15+ year plan they also went from 144th to 168th from Harrison to Giles and the Hearthstone neighborhood to the SE of 168th and Giles. It looks like Gretna is trying to take the Woodhou...
- Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:04 am
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: Gretna Annexation
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8295
Re: Gretna Annexation
I always thought that 144th was the line for La Vista and Gretna. I searched for an agreement but could not find anything. Would the Woodhouse dealership provide much tax revenue since you pay based on where you register a vehicle?
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 4:34 pm
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: Gretna Annexation
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8295
Re: Gretna Annexation
I think the east side was to block Papillion from getting to close and get the I-80 commercial. The acreages (Lake Ridge Estates) on 168th have the asphalt roads with no gutters, curbs or sewer. Those homes are all in the $500k to $2mm range with 1.5 acre lots. I'm surprised they did not annex the o...
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 4:15 pm
- Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
- Topic: 2018 Offutt AFB Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1594
Re: 2018 Offutt AFB Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show
A B-2 Stealth Bomber was flying into AFB about 1pm today. Are they common here or is there an event going on?
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:51 am
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium
- Replies: 1644
- Views: 140083
Re: DISCUSSION: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium
I see they started moving dirt on Founders Ridge housing development today. If you count that neighborhood, and the numerous others that are ready to be built you will have thousands not hundreds that can walk to a game. That will bring the commercial development and only help the future attendance ...
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:06 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Husker Season Tickets
- Replies: 7
- Views: 605
Re: Husker Season Tickets
Last year they had an interactive map with the different donation ranges. They allow current season ticket holders to upgrade and then open it to the public. If I remember right, row 80+ or so was no donation going all the way up to $10k+ for the good seats. The tickets that I get are grandfathered ...
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:27 pm
- Forum: Elsewhere
- Topic: Amazon HQ2
- Replies: 101
- Views: 15740
Re: Amazon HQ2
Omaha does not have enough Starbucks, bike paths, clean energy or legalized marijuana. The West Farm property would have been a great fit for them as they could build their own community. Looking at the footprint of Apples Spaceship and it would have fit perfect on either the north or south side of ...
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 2:37 pm
- Forum: Lincoln Development
- Topic: Gas war in Lincoln?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1736
Re: Gas war in Lincoln?
I filled up for $1.71 per gallon at EZGo on Saturday. Unfortunately they didn't have their premium lowered also.
- Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nebraska License Plates
- Replies: 509
- Views: 58136
Re: Nebraska License Plates
I know it is not Nebraska but Oh Well Iowa's announced their new plate selection that will roll out in 2018 The "City and County Reboot" won the vote with 113,299 of the poll’s 291,095 total votes. The Iowa DOT says that the "Flying Our Colors" design had a late surge yesterday,...
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:44 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Tesla Service Center
- Replies: 76
- Views: 16144
Re: Tesla Service Center
Thank you for the info! And I totally agree with what you're saying. Electric vehicles have so many advantages over fossil fuel vehicles that go beyond the environment. It's the future and Omaha needs to start swimmin' or they'll sink like a stone. Not saying they do or don't but please list some. ...
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:01 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Tesla Service Center
- Replies: 76
- Views: 16144
Re: Tesla Service Center
As of today Nebraska has roughly 1,416 Tesla Model 3 reservations out of 500,000+ worldwide. Douglas: 472 Sarpy: 236, Lancaster: 519 Other: 189 I have an estimated delivery of November - January but am expecting it will be closer to March as I have a few options I am going to be waiting for. I am re...
- Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:17 pm
- Forum: Business
- Topic: MECA Business News (CLCO/TDAPO)
- Replies: 370
- Views: 229428
Re: MECA Business News (CLCO/TDAPO)
I like the giant cement baseballs at Haymarket Park in Lincoln. When you have people taking pictures with your barricade you did a good job designing it. They could even paint the balls with the colors and logo of the past champions.
- Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:42 pm
- Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
- Topic: Woodhouse (144th and Giles)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2348
Woodhouse (144th and Giles)
That lot is just over 30 acres. That is about the size of all the Village Pointe auto dealers and about half of the 144th and hwy 370 lots. If they are all auto dealerships you are going to have a lot of cars for sale in the area.
- Mon May 22, 2017 2:33 pm
- Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
- Topic: 2017 Annexation
- Replies: 55
- Views: 9687
Re: Future Annexation
It is really sad to see some of the areas that were annexed last year. In the past their parks and trails were always mowed are really well kept. They now had knee high weeds/grass and trash cans that were jammed full. As I kept going the three SID's across the street had clean and nicely mowed so y...