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Capitol District has already consumed one surface lot. It's hard to compare Haymarket (more like Old Market) to this area surrounding a CenturyLink complex with arose from a rail yard. It really isn't a bad evolution. Establish your anchor convention center/arena, served by surface lots. As the surrounding area takes advantage of that traffic and grows, you begin taking back those surface lots. It may be many years yet, but I think it's clear that all of the surface parking in the area will eventually be developed. We've already seen Aksarben Village begin to consume surface lots, in a similar manner. Rome wasn't built in a day. ;) and we know how little Omaha leaders/developers are willing to speculate, they want demonstrated demand -now-. I'd say all things considered, the area is coming together remarkably well.
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Stargazer wrote:Capitol District has already consumed one surface lot. It's hard to compare Haymarket (more like Old Market) to this area surrounding a CenturyLink complex with arose from a rail yard. It really isn't a bad evolution. Establish your anchor convention center/arena, served by surface lots. As the surrounding area takes advantage of that traffic and grows, you begin taking back those surface lots. It may be many years yet, but I think it's clear that all of the surface parking in the area will eventually be developed. We've already seen Aksarben Village begin to consume surface lots, in a similar manner. Rome wasn't built in a day. ;) and we know how little Omaha leaders/developers are willing to speculate, they want demonstrated demand -now-. I'd say all things considered, the area is coming together remarkably well.
Well Jeff, when was the last time I remarked on one of your posts that: I completely agree with everything you wrote..

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Stargazer wrote:Capitol District has already consumed one surface lot. It's hard to compare Haymarket (more like Old Market) to this area surrounding a CenturyLink complex with arose from a rail yard. It really isn't a bad evolution. Establish your anchor convention center/arena, served by surface lots. As the surrounding area takes advantage of that traffic and grows, you begin taking back those surface lots. It may be many years yet, but I think it's clear that all of the surface parking in the area will eventually be developed. We've already seen Aksarben Village begin to consume surface lots, in a similar manner. Rome wasn't built in a day. ;) and we know how little Omaha leaders/developers are willing to speculate, they want demonstrated demand -now-. I'd say all things considered, the area is coming together remarkably well.
Agreed completely.

Addendum, didn't it arise from a lead infested industrial complex? Regardless, I will take a 200 million dollar mixed use complex any day for sure, and seeing the signs of a great young district.
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Stargazer wrote:Capitol District has already consumed one surface lot. It's hard to compare Haymarket (more like Old Market) to this area surrounding a CenturyLink complex with arose from a rail yard. It really isn't a bad evolution. Establish your anchor convention center/arena, served by surface lots. As the surrounding area takes advantage of that traffic and grows, you begin taking back those surface lots. It may be many years yet, but I think it's clear that all of the surface parking in the area will eventually be developed. We've already seen Aksarben Village begin to consume surface lots, in a similar manner. Rome wasn't built in a day. ;) and we know how little Omaha leaders/developers are willing to speculate, they want demonstrated demand -now-. I'd say all things considered, the area is coming together remarkably well.
Jeff, I swear if I have to drop everything and fly to Omaha and go to the library or the owh and find the special sections with the renderings of the land directly across the street from the CLink AND the renderings of Cuming Street proposed around the time of the vote I'll do it. The hope was for parking garages with retail on the first floor and residential on the upper floors across from the CLink and beautiful buildings along Cuming all the way to Creighton. Of course Rome wasn't built in a day but given the Haymarket and the Power & Light District Omaha could have had so much more of a cohesive development. And yes, it is what it is.
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Is this your wish list or actual

If wish list I would take a Yard House. http://www.yardhouse.com/home
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Uffda wrote:
Is this your wish list or actual

If wish list I would take a Yard House. http://www.yardhouse.com/home
These are actual “gets”. All 5 should be open by sometime this March/2018...

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Three Des Moines based establishments, it would seem. J Gilbert's looks pretty good.
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Omaha Cowboy wrote:
Uffda wrote:
Is this your wish list or actual

If wish list I would take a Yard House. http://www.yardhouse.com/home
These are actual “gets”. All 5 should be open by sometime this March/2018...

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Ah I saw the article after I posted.

http://www.omaha.com/money/future-tenan ... 12b40.html
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Omaha Cowboy wrote:
Uffda wrote:
Is this your wish list or actual

If wish list I would take a Yard House. http://www.yardhouse.com/home
These are actual “gets”. All 5 should be open by sometime this March/2018...

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Yeah...but Lincoln and KC have...... :(

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I have been to Beer Can Alley and The Exchange in DSM. Both are downtown in an old brick building that has 3 floors of bars. They aren't exactly what I would call upscale there, but that may be a case of being in an older building. The Beer Can Alley bar had a small stage to host country shows I presume, The Exchange had a ticker above the bar to show the prices of the drinks which would go up or down based on the number of sales.
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I am excited that they have some announced and coming. Too bad they could not be there now with the ice rink. Also thankful we are getting a permanent outdoor screen.

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MadMartin8 wrote: Yeah...but Lincoln and KC have...... :(

:mrgreen:
And Oklahoma City has, and Boston has, and Fargo has..... :D
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NovakOmaha wrote:
MadMartin8 wrote: Yeah...but Lincoln and KC have...... :(

:mrgreen:
And Oklahoma City has, and Boston has, and Fargo has..... :D
Fargo? Now you're just being silly!
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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 note, Beebe & Runyan and Ford Lofts have now both turned down my request for me to pay for a charging station there.
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Trips wrote:Side note, Beebe & Runyan and Ford Lofts have now both turned down my request for me to pay for a charging station there.
Kimball lofts lets people have charging stations.
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lmdramos wrote:I noticed a few updated renderings (I think, unless they were posted earlier) of the buildings.

Here is the 2 story retail by the parking garage.
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And here is the 3-story mixed use building.
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Sharper look at the building to front Capitol:
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Less than what was previously expected but still looks sharp.
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Liquor lisence requests for Annie's, Beer Can Alley and The Exchange in the city council agenda. Hopefully they can get open for the NCAA regionals.

EDIT: I would imagine they would want a run at a weekend St Patrick's Day too...
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Big screen going up in the Capitol District.
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Coyote wrote:Big screen going up in the Capitol District.
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There, now everyone can be happy.
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MadMartin8 wrote:
Coyote wrote:Big screen going up in the Capitol District.
image.jpeg

There, now everyone can be happy.
Nope

That dang scissors lift is in the way!
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I think this is going to be very cool and cool looking once all is set up and done...

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nebugeater wrote:
MadMartin8 wrote:
Coyote wrote:Big screen going up in the Capitol District.
image.jpeg

There, now everyone can be happy.
Nope

That dang scissors lift is in the way!

Actually, that screen is so high def that it just looks like there is a scissor lift in the way. It's really just a national geographic film on scissor lifts.
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MadMartin8 wrote:
nebugeater wrote:
MadMartin8 wrote:
Coyote wrote:Big screen going up in the Capitol District.
image.jpeg

There, now everyone can be happy.
Nope

That dang scissors lift is in the way!

Actually, that screen is so high def that it just looks like there is a scissor lift in the way. It's really just a national geographic film on scissor lifts.
Too bad the screen is only black & white though. At least it's holographic.
He said "They are some big, ugly red brick buildings"
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iamjacobm wrote:
lmdramos wrote:I noticed a few updated renderings (I think, unless they were posted earlier) of the buildings.

Here is the 2 story retail by the parking garage.
Image

And here is the 3-story mixed use building.
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Sharper look at the building to front Capitol:
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Anybody eaten at tenantspace yet? I also hear that sign has nice clothes.
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MadMartin8 wrote:
nebugeater wrote:
MadMartin8 wrote:
Coyote wrote:Big screen going up in the Capitol District.
image.jpeg

There, now everyone can be happy.
Nope

That dang scissors lift is in the way!

Actually, that screen is so high def that it just looks like there is a scissor lift in the way. It's really just a national geographic film on scissor lifts.
Nice!
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Capitol District wrote:We will show everything from digital art to movies to televised sports! We will always feature local teams like the Huskers, Hawkeyes, and Blue Jays; however, when big tournaments and other major televised events are on with a local interest, those will be shown! Football, basketball, CWS, World Cup... you name it!
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Coyote wrote:
Capitol District wrote:We will show everything from digital art to movies to televised sports! We will always feature local teams like the Huskers, Hawkeyes, and Blue Jays; however, when big tournaments and other major televised events are on with a local interest, those will be shown! Football, basketball, CWS, World Cup... you name it!
Like I said before, this is very cool. I wouldn’t mind taking in a movie on that big screen...

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bar-hoppin' with friends seems like the plan for me
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iamjacobm wrote:Liquor lisence requests for Annie's, Beer Can Alley and The Exchange in the city council agenda. Hopefully they can get open for the NCAA regionals.

EDIT: I would imagine they would want a run at a weekend St Patrick's Day too...
Annie's Grand Opening will be on St Patrick's Day.
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Mike Moylan from Shamrock was on Grow Omaha last saturday. Apparently they control the how the "Entertainment District" in the Capitol district will work. Apparently its not a set size or hours, they determine them by the hours/size depending on events.
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Brad wrote:Mike Moylan from Shamrock was on Grow Omaha last saturday. Apparently they control the how the "Entertainment District" in the Capitol district will work. Apparently its not a set size or hours, they determine them by the hours/size depending on events.
I haven't been to P&L on a random week night enough to know, but Lincoln's Railyard has kind of an honor system drinking outside situation on random week days. Seems to me that would work well enough then have staffed people checking IDs during bigger events and weekends?

We will find out soon first 3 bars are supposed to be open for St Patrick's day. I will probably avoid that mess, but plan on checking it out the next weekend for the NCAA Regional.
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Is it open yet, or not until next weekend?
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skinzfan23 wrote:Is it open yet, or not until next weekend?
The Irish bar is open.
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So we went to Annie's during the festivities yesterday. That place was wild. Had a vibe much like some Lincoln bars, younger crowd being the main reason, but wow was it alive. The bars here have a lot of potential and it seems like people were very excited for it to be there. Going to continue nursing my hangover now.
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Louie wrote:So we went to Annie's during the festivities yesterday. That place was wild. Had a vibe much like some Lincoln bars, younger crowd being the main reason, but wow was it alive. The bars here have a lot of potential and it seems like people were very excited for it to be there. Going to continue nursing my hangover now.
That’s too bad I’d rather that area have a New York or Los Angeles bar scene vibe. Maybe Lot B will have a better atmosphere.
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Louie wrote:So we went to Annie's during the festivities yesterday. That place was wild. Had a vibe much like some Lincoln bars, younger crowd being the main reason, but wow was it alive. The bars here have a lot of potential and it seems like people were very excited for it to be there. Going to continue nursing my hangover now.
It was so packed I didn't bother to try and get in there. The courtyard was nice though and will be even better with a little sunshine. Already picturing the CWS games playing on the big screen this summer. Popped my head in Beer Can Alley. Normal open bar, had a stage for small country shows I imagine. The Exchange wasn't open, but looks pretty much built out. It looks fine. None of the bars are anything groundbreaking, the big selling point will be the courtyard.
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