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Exciting 10 year plan!!!
Of course, it's terribly boring to just keep putting up clones of the Durham research tower. But of course I love new tower construction, regardless.
Of course, it's terribly boring to just keep putting up clones of the Durham research tower. But of course I love new tower construction, regardless.
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UNMC to present 2006-2015 Facilities Development Plan
UNMC Today wrote:UNMC leaders presented that vision for developing the campus infrastructure today to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. The regents will vote on the overall goals and planning concepts of the plan, not specific projects. The board will approve individual construction projects as they develop.
To accommodate continued growth, UNMC leaders presented a new planning model that allows the 112-acre campus in midtown Omaha to remain compact, connected and walkable, while expanding in research, clinical care and academics. As new buildings rise on the campus periphery or are redeveloped, UNMC will create distinct zones for research, clinical care and academic education.
The plan outlines a clearly identifiable academic campus area from 42nd Street on the west to 38th Avenue on the east and from Emile Street and Jones Street on the south to Dewey Avenue on the north. The research area would continue to expand on two tracts of land: the southwestern edge of the campus on land currently owned by the Omaha Public Power District and on the west side of Saddle Creek Road, where UNMC owns property.
As a result of that study, 42nd Street is being converted to a three-lane section to calm traffic and permit left turns at Leavenworth Streets. Results are expected within a year on a feasibility study to determine whether to relocate Saddle Creek Road. The study also will investigate changes to the Saddle Creek Road and Dodge Street intersection. The study, done jointly by UNMC and the City of Omaha, will address the possibility of relocating Saddle Creek to the west to improve campus access and divert pass through traffic, enlarge the contiguous campus area and stimulate campus area redevelopment.
Ya, it's boring but look on the brightside...it's not clones of Kiewit.StreetsOfOmaha wrote:Exciting 10 year plan!!!
Of course, it's terribly boring to just keep putting up clones of the Durham research tower. But of course I love new tower construction, regardless.
The uniformity of the building will cut the costs, they're just cutting corners. If they weren't so good for Omaha as a whole, I'd be a little patterbed (word?). Oh well, they're nice towers so I can't complain.
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Did you mean perturbed?adam186 wrote:Ya, it's boring but look on the brightside...it's not clones of Kiewit.StreetsOfOmaha wrote:Exciting 10 year plan!!!
Of course, it's terribly boring to just keep putting up clones of the Durham research tower. But of course I love new tower construction, regardless.
The uniformity of the building will cut the costs, they're just cutting corners. If they weren't so good for Omaha as a whole, I'd be a little patterbed (word?).
As far as the towers being the same desgin, I think four towers of the same design will look better than two.
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Regents approve feasibility study for Saddle Creek Road
UNMC Today wrote:The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Friday approved a proposed agreement with the City of Omaha to conduct a feasibility study for the relocation of Saddle Creek Road on the western edge of the UNMC campus. The board also approved the selection of HDR Engineering, Inc., as the engineering consultant that will conduct the study.
The feasibility study will be done along with other city transportation studies that are investigating ways to improve traffic flow and economic opportunities for midtown Omaha.
According to the news, the city council discusses the "move" next week.
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Here's the story I did on it. This was when the City Council approved the transfer of funds to do the study... which will create three different plans for that area.
http://www.ketv.com/news/10098991/detail.html
I'm pretty sure it will be done... in some manner. It's less of a creek than a little lake.
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http://www.ketv.com/news/10098991/detail.html
I'm pretty sure it will be done... in some manner. It's less of a creek than a little lake.
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I was going to mention that the tower crane is being constructed, which is partially visible behind DRC in the above pictures. Â
UNMC will have TWO TOWER CRANES on campus for TWO DIFFERENT projects on opposite ends of the campus. Â Phenomenal.
UNMC will have TWO TOWER CRANES on campus for TWO DIFFERENT projects on opposite ends of the campus. Â Phenomenal.
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Great Pictures Josh^
From Today, look in the first Pic TWO TOWER CRANES!!!
From Today, look in the first Pic TWO TOWER CRANES!!!
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3 TOWER CRANES!
I just left UNMC and they are putting up the THIRD tower Crane, its right on Emily Street next to the second tower crane.
I just left UNMC and they are putting up the THIRD tower Crane, its right on Emily Street next to the second tower crane.
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I didn't bring my camera, but have some running around to do this afternoon so I might snap it then.MTO wrote:what no pic?
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I found time to get back down there:
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website w/ some info on this project.
http://www.hdrprojects.com/engineering/ ... tionStudy/
possible looks for saddle creek/dodge intersection from the website.
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http://www.hdrprojects.com/engineering/ ... tionStudy/
possible looks for saddle creek/dodge intersection from the website.
[img=left]http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/9943 ... eekgn3.jpg[/img]
One from last night:
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I am surprised that more people haven't thought about the fate of the Commercial Federal bank Building in the path of one of the proposals. Â The building was built in 1963 (3ish stories, sculptural, white with blue/teal mosaic banding & parabolic/hyperbolic drive-thrus). Â The building has been recently been purchased by the University Foundation for...demolition???
People now wonder what was going through the minds of Omahans when the old Post Office and Jobbers Canyons were torn down. Â although this building may not be fully appreciated now, my guess is that peoples views of history/tastes/aesthetics change over time. Â In 20-30 people might wonder why buildings built during the 50s and 60s were torn down.
In the same vicinity is the Omaha Plating Co. complex. Â What will be the fate of these early 20th C. industrial buildings once the road is related closer to them? Â Will they be torn down for a big box strip mall complex with plenty of parking?
In addition to the two above, is a building at 4524 Farnam (directly north of the Omaha Plating complex) and the historic Dodge Street bridge that crosses Saddle Creek Rd. Â The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Did anyone actually go to the feasibility meeting? Â I wasn't able to make it.
People now wonder what was going through the minds of Omahans when the old Post Office and Jobbers Canyons were torn down. Â although this building may not be fully appreciated now, my guess is that peoples views of history/tastes/aesthetics change over time. Â In 20-30 people might wonder why buildings built during the 50s and 60s were torn down.
In the same vicinity is the Omaha Plating Co. complex. Â What will be the fate of these early 20th C. industrial buildings once the road is related closer to them? Â Will they be torn down for a big box strip mall complex with plenty of parking?
In addition to the two above, is a building at 4524 Farnam (directly north of the Omaha Plating complex) and the historic Dodge Street bridge that crosses Saddle Creek Rd. Â The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Did anyone actually go to the feasibility meeting? Â I wasn't able to make it.
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I certainly agree.
I've always admired the mosaic tiles on that old ComFed. Â In fact, if/when it's torn down (and I hope it's not), I would hope to "salvage" some of it.
I've always admired the mosaic tiles on that old ComFed. Â In fact, if/when it's torn down (and I hope it's not), I would hope to "salvage" some of it.
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UNMC cuts a deal for OPPD land
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2 ... id=2399980
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2 ... id=2399980
Sounds like the deal Creighton gave modern equipment.The landlocked University of Nebraska Medical Center is set to acquire its single biggest piece of property in the past 30 years.
UNMC is making a deal for the Omaha Public Power District's 10 acres adjacent to campus for the construction of two research towers and parking.
The OPPD property is near the intersection of Emile Street and Saddle Creek Road on the southwest edge of the UNMC campus. The land is home to a service center that dispatches OPPD crews.
In exchange for the OPPD land and buildings, UNMC intends to purchase a 10.5-acre tract near Eppley Airfield and turn it over to OPPD, said Don Leuenberger, a UNMC vice chancellor. The medical center also will pay to build an OPPD facility there.
UNMC's cost for the land near the airport, the new OPPD building and parking is estimated at $13 million to $14 million.
The acquisition by the medical center is another example of its major expansion efforts. UNMC has announced interest in getting Saddle Creek Road relocated west to allow for expansion and has bought small parcels west of campus.
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Great Pics the1wags. Â That tower is really moving along.
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I would love to see that building along with the child saving institute overlook a new pond/lake in that area. Â I wish they would restore the building to restore its polish. Â That style of architecture is worth saving but it isn't of the type that looks good worn down. Â It needs to look fresh and well kept.StreetsOfOmaha wrote:I certainly agree.
I've always admired the mosaic tiles on that old ComFed. In fact, if/when it's torn down (and I hope it's not), I would hope to "salvage" some of it.