Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:23 am

Great news to hear....interesting that they didn't just wait until the CWS is over to start construction. But the sooner, the better.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:27 am

skinzfan23 wrote:interesting that they didn't just wait until the CWS is over to start construction.

I was thinking the same thing. Jeff Beals from Grow Omaha thought that may be they were looking for extra excitement having the ground breaking then.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:29 am

MTO wrote:Will this project go up in phases or all at once?

I think I remember them sayig the hotel would start first but all of it would be u/c at the same time at some point in the process.

If that makes sense.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:48 pm

Using their earlier timeframes and adjusting for the later start, it appears the hotel may be open in time for the 2016 Swimming Trials.

Fromaha · Post by **Fromaha** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:06 pm

So because this has been delayed for so long, I was curious if the designs/renderings have changed at all, or were they locked in when the developer was chosen?

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:22 pm

Collin wrote:A KETV reporter tweeted this about an hour ago:

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Oh my god, finally!

Here I had a light hearted chuckle when Coyote mentioned the hotel being done prior to The International coming to town. Should have read this thread first haha! Sorry Coyote!

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:31 pm

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Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:36 pm

I guess I better get used to saying The Downtown Marriott instead of the Shamrock Hotel!

Collin · Post by **Collin** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:53 pm

Found the actual story. Can't wait!

Developer preparing to break ground on $200 million project

The developer plans to break ground on the site June 20.

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:13 pm

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You...sir, are my kindred spirit

Haha

Professor Woland · Post by **Professor Woland** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:30 pm

MadMartin8 wrote:
guitarguy wrote:[BBvideo 560,340][/BBvideo]

You...sir, are my kindred spirit :shock: Haha

DVDA, that's some good stuff. I also like the "Now You're A Man" song. Oh, and I too am thrilled by this news.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:43 am

Fingers-crosses a webcam will be set up.

BIG-T · Post by **BIG-T** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:17 am

It looks like a nice addition to downtown(which is needed)

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:07 am

Downtown has seen an impressive continuation of development. With 13Jones, 15Jackson, and the Wire (kind of) wrapping up, this project along with the hotel on 24th and the Butternut site are underway. Maybe when this project is wrapping up we'll see the Civic and Lanoha sites start up.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:13 am

Thats why I love working downtown. You get to see all the continued growth of the area on a daily basis. I think there is so much more potential, especially in the North Downtown and west downtown areas. There are still so many parking lots that could be removed for development.

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:14 am

If that happens I will never complain about the skyline again! Truly we are seeing development that verrrry few other cities are seeing and it makes me so happy that Omaha is finally being seen as a thriving DT.

Post by **Coyote** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:24 am

guitarguy wrote: Truly we are seeing development that verrrry few other cities are seeing and it makes me so happy that Omaha is finally being seen as a thriving DT.

Until Downtown gets a full service grocery... Cubby's and Patrick's are symbolic of what life here is like.

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:31 am

I'm optomistic for one at the civic site.

Post by **Coyote** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:39 am

guitarguy wrote:I'm optomistic for one at the civic site. :yes:

Given the proximity to Creighton's campus and seeing the drawings of an urban village landscape, if this site does not include a grocer (a 15k sq. ft. Whole Foods.) I would have to wonder.

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:42 am

Fromaha wrote:So because this has been delayed for so long, I was curious if the designs/renderings have changed at all, or were they locked in when the developer was chosen?

I have also wondered about this.

This picture posted of the offices:

is a similar concept to the original renderings but a bit simplified. Although I'm not sure how much stock should be put into that small rendering.

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RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:59 am

Quit posting that picture!!! It freaks me out that they're going to suburbanize the whole design of the place!!!

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:18 pm

That's not suburban! If you want to see suburban, look no further than east of 10th street, across the lawn to Conagra. I want my Jobbers Canyon back!

I agree, the earlier renderings looked much better though.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:53 pm

Brad wrote:
skinzfan23 wrote:interesting that they didn't just wait until the CWS is over to start construction.
I was thinking the same thing. Jeff Beals from Grow Omaha thought that may be they were looking for extra excitement having the ground breaking then.

Going to be interesting to see just how they handle the ground breaking/parking situation. That lot has been pretty full all week.

I wonder if they have the ceremony and then wait till Wed/Thu to start in ernest? If they do decide to close the lot there has been a TON of empty stalls in Lot D.

Post by **Coyote** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:23 am

The Yard all the way to Mastercraft have had a lot of business.
Looked like Creighton's lots were active.

I kind of doubt they will do Mordor than a ceremonial ground breaking, but it would make news outside of Omaha...

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:53 am

What do you mean by making news outside of Omaha? As in the evening news in lincoln?

MSizlack · Post by **MSizlack** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 4:37 pm

With this development, the redevelopment of the civic auditorium property and the proposed Lanoha tower, it looks like Capital street will form the North boundary of downtown Omaha's living/entertainment/business district.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:21 pm

Tomorrow is the big day we have all been waiting for for over 2 1/2 years. Groundbreaking!

Collin · Post by **Collin** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 4:58 am

Groundbreaking will take place at 10am!

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:02 am

And the good news is that no one goes to the CWS anymore so it won't affect parking too much!

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:15 am

Here's to hoping we get a webcam for this project.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:42 am

Looking forward to this major new development.

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 8:24 am

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:53 am

Is there anyone there that is tweeting or anything of the sort? I have checked a couple news sites accounts and haven't found anything.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 12:02 pm

Construction begins at $205M development project at 10th & Capitol

The $205 million Capitol District project will include a 333-room, full-service Marriott hotel, 225 apartment units, 125,000 square feet of office space and a large central plaza that could host large outdoor events.

Mike Moylan, president of Shamrock Development, said he intends to have the hotel up and running for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials.

The Omaha City Council has approved up to $35 million in tax-increment financing for the project. Moylan has said he may also seek approval of a special occupation tax for the development. He’s also interested in making the Capitol District Omaha’s first-ever entertainment district.

If the council approved that designation, people would be able to openly carry alcoholic beverages in the development’s open plaza space.

Moylan has not yet announced any retail or corporate tenants for the project.

twiztid1 · Post by **twiztid1** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 12:53 pm

Great news! It seemed like this project was headed to the 'never built' forum, and then ground breaking came out of nowhere. Hats off to Mike Moylan and Shamrock Development for making this ambitious project a reality. They're making a very significant investment.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 1:24 pm

I agree this is great news, and I was too worried this was headed to the dreaded never built forum. Love the location of this, we really really need more density around Century Link Center. Only drawback was when I do pay for parking for UNO hockey this was my favorite lot.

Anybody know if they have plans to replace this parking? I know this lot was created when they lost parking for TD Ameritrade Park.

Greg

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:05 pm

They expanded lot d really recently. It hasn't even been remotely full during the CWS this year. If anyhig meca has overbuilt their parking a lots. Glad this one is going away.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:17 pm

iamjacobm wrote:They expanded lot d really recently. It hasn't even been remotely full during the CWS this year.

Lot D is for parking passes only. My pass is in lot "D" and I see them turn away a lot of people that way to Pay Cash to park there, some games its like they literally need a "U-Turn" lane. I am guessing some of the problem is that when I cover a team, I get a parking pass for ever day. If my team isn't there and I am not going, that spot goes un-unsed. So now when its down to 3 or 4 teams, there are a lot of parking passes that have "gone home".

Is lot "B" passes only? Lot "A" is closed and the employees are parking in the new part of lot "D". Where are the non parking pass people parking?

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:24 pm

I thought you needed passes for every MECA lot? is the one on Capitol different?

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:26 pm

iamjacobm wrote:I thought you needed passes for every MECA lot? is the one on Capitol different?

back when I parked there, you could pay cash and park in there. May be not anymore?