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Also not sure if those renderings are accurate, I think they are pretty old. Last I heard they would take a foot off of all three lanes of traffic and add 18 inches of sidewalk to each side, turn lane would stay in.
I could be wrong though.
I could be wrong though.
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Star Deli posted this aerial shot on their facebook:
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Yes, there's parking off 48th Street, around back. I'm hoping they will maintain it diligently during the winter months.Coyote wrote:The parking along NW Radial is dangerous, but I did see a parking pad in the rear.
Nice place and the one guy I met is friendly and helpful. I've tried their dairy and eggs so far, very yummy. Like all organic, the price is higher but that's to be expected, especially in a little neighborhood store. The fact that it's four blocks from my house is a MAJOR plus in my view. I hope they do well and stick around!
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That's a really cool aerial of Benson.
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Do you know anything about that Larkins Parkin building? I have never understood what it is.iamjacobm wrote:Really need a parking garage. Probably wise than in Dundee. Would also be nice to see some more housing density so more people could simply walk.
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At one time they wanted to do by the hour parking there, but I think they went to long term parking only. Not 100% on that though.Linkin5 wrote:Do you know anything about that Larkins Parkin building? I have never understood what it is.iamjacobm wrote:Really need a parking garage. Probably wise than in Dundee. Would also be nice to see some more housing density so more people could simply walk.
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John Larkin is the guy that owns Jake's, Beercade, and a few other places. He wanted it to be valet parking. It did not turn out as well as his other ventures.Linkin5 wrote:Do you know anything about that Larkins Parkin building? I have never understood what it is.iamjacobm wrote:Really need a parking garage. Probably wise than in Dundee. Would also be nice to see some more housing density so more people could simply walk.
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http://experiencebenson.com/streetscape-project/
Does that mean the EPS building is going away? Or does it just mean the empty lot behind it?Features will include the widening and replacement of all sidewalks, new curbs, new public plazas, traffic calming at several intersections, new landscaping, benches and bike racks from 59th to 63rd and Maple Streets, and a special event space along Military Avenue from Maple to Binney streets. The project extends improvements already completed at the intersection of 58th and NW Radial to 59th and Maple in 2013.
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I followed that link but their font color is so light, and so small, I couldn't read it. I could embiggen it but the light gray color is not only unreadable, it's offensive. So many web sites are using that now that I have to believe they are deliberately disinviting certain readers. Like me.
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I was here tonight for their Monday Jam Open Mike Night and it was pretty cool. Raw talent getting experience of being on stage in front of a crowd, ok, a dozen or so of us, but this looks like a cool project...iamjacobm wrote:402 Arts Collective is doing work in this building on Maple Street. Looks like a non profit music and arts space, http://402artscollective.org/
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I can't go into details, unfortunately, but there should be a big announcement tomorrow regarding a new apartment complex going up in Benson. I will be very curious to see the reaction to it.
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At any certain time?ArchStanton13 wrote:I can't go into details, unfortunately, but there should be a big announcement tomorrow regarding a new apartment complex going up in Benson. I will be very curious to see the reaction to it.
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Hopefully it's going where the old Walgreen's was...that's my guess anyway.ArchStanton13 wrote:I can't go into details, unfortunately, but there should be a big announcement tomorrow regarding a new apartment complex going up in Benson. I will be very curious to see the reaction to it.
He said "They are some big, ugly red brick buildings"
...and then they were gone.
...and then they were gone.
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I apologize, I was told it would be this morning and nothing so far (and I would presume nothing until Friday with the holiday).
However, my understanding is the old Walgreen's will be a Salvation Army thrift shop. Try and contain your excitement.
However, my understanding is the old Walgreen's will be a Salvation Army thrift shop. Try and contain your excitement.
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Also, DC Assessor does show the property is owned by them effective 11-25-13 so at least that part is accurate. The apartment complex would be near there--I do know that the Sinclair gas station was approached but declined.
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Doesn't go into details on the remodeling of the Benson Great Western Bank branch, but it will be on the ground floor of the apartment complex.
Doesn't go into details on the remodeling of the Benson Great Western Bank branch, but it will be on the ground floor of the apartment complex.
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That will be great!ArchStanton13 wrote:http://www.omaha.com/money/great-wester ... e4a4d.html
Doesn't go into details on the remodeling of the Benson Great Western Bank branch, but it will be on the ground floor of the apartment complex.
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$1.3 million Benson streetscape project may bloom in spring
Christopher Burbach: World-Herald staff writer wrote:The project will replace and widen sidewalks, erect new streetlights and create "pedestrian nodes" at corners. It will add new concrete seating. Some trees will be replaced, and some kept. New landscaping will include drought-resistant shrubs.
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It still amazes me the transformation this area has had since I left when I was little. Mind boggling really.
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It's great to see Downtown Benson once again bustling as it did in its heyday....not that I was around way back then. Nice to see the density keep increasing with new plans for some infill on some of the previously less desirable properties.
He said "They are some big, ugly red brick buildings"
...and then they were gone.
...and then they were gone.
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Once Benson Theatre gets rehabbed that will make a huge difference in the improved look to Benson. I can't wait to see what Benson looks like 2-3 years from now.
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I wish Benson Bakery would come back. I miss that place so much.
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Would be awesome if Le Quartier opened up in Benson.MadMartin8 wrote:I wish Benson Bakery would come back. I miss that place so much.
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When I lived in Lincoln I heard people mention the place, and I never got a chance to visit. Not sure why. I'll have to check it out here in Omaha... any good?Linkin5 wrote:Would be awesome if Le Quartier opened up in Benson.MadMartin8 wrote:I wish Benson Bakery would come back. I miss that place so much.
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Easily the best bread and bakery overall around.MadMartin8 wrote:When I lived in Lincoln I heard people mention the place, and I never got a chance to visit. Not sure why. I'll have to check it out here in Omaha... any good?Linkin5 wrote:Would be awesome if Le Quartier opened up in Benson.MadMartin8 wrote:I wish Benson Bakery would come back. I miss that place so much.
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Especially the Icelandic and Scandinavian foods they made.MadMartin8 wrote:I wish Benson Bakery would come back. I miss that place so much.
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1912's kitchen opened yesterday...
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Will be interesting to see how that works out. This place gets crazy busy on weekend nights just as a bar.Coyote wrote:1912's kitchen opened yesterday...
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Cool!
http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/thanks- ... 5d749.html
http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/thanks- ... 5d749.html
The Benson streetscape renovation project will extend for an additional block, thanks to a new donation of $175,000.
City Council President Pete Festersen said the money, volunteered last week by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, will allow the city to install new, wider sidewalks, replace curbs and add street lights along Military Avenue from Binney Street to Northwest Radial Highway.
Previous plans called for re-doing only about one block along Military Avenue, from Maple Street to Binney Street. That block is where the Benson Farmers Market occurs.
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Per the Benson-Ames Alliance Facebook page, the demolition of Louis started today.
Thinking there's not a whole lot to say anymore now that people listen & she has to make sense.
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Bring on the Bucky's.Lillian Bean wrote:Per the Benson-Ames Alliance Facebook page, the demolition of Louis started today.
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I hope somebody salvages the sign. I always thought it was kind of cool...in an Ernst Haas-1960's Albuquerque photo kind of way....Lillian Bean wrote:Per the Benson-Ames Alliance Facebook page, the demolition of Louis started today.
He said "They are some big, ugly red brick buildings"
...and then they were gone.
...and then they were gone.
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^^^
Bucky's said they are removing the sign and saving it for a future location in Benson.
Bucky's said they are removing the sign and saving it for a future location in Benson.
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Lillian Bean wrote:Per the Benson-Ames Alliance Facebook page, the demolition of Louis started today.
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Bucky's structure is well on it's way up.
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Hoping we hear something really soon about the streetscape bids sent out so that city council can approve and this can get rolling.
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100% agree.Linkin5 wrote:Hoping we hear something really soon about the streetscape bids sent out so that city council can approve and this can get rolling.
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Dumpster sitting filled and a portajohn located outside old Marcus Motors... Ted and Wally's finally moving forward?