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The Limelight (16th and Harney)

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THE DISTRICT (Lerner Building - 16th and Harney)


from what i understand, the building has approximately 9,000 square feet of retail / commercial space available for development on the 1st floor.

anybody have specific ideas or recommendations on what kind of tenant they'd like to see there?
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Post by adam186 »

This is old news :roll: . We have a thread dedicated to this. I don't know where it's at and am too lazy to look it up right now. Jeff or Omaha Cowboy would more than happy to redirect you. :wink:

Thanks for posting though...I wasn't trying to be mean or anything, man. Keep on posting I hope that thread can help you out. :D
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Why are we going to this new one thread for each project |expletive|. I find it extremely annoying to have to go to page 14 of a thread to see if there is any new news. I understand if a new announcement is made you want to keep the initial discussion in one thread but if someone wants to start a new discussion let them! It is not like this board is being overwhelmed with new threads.
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Post by SBNathan »

i should have been more descriptive in my original post. let me clarify some things. i am working with the developer (Heritage) on this project. we are currently evaluating possible retail tenants.

that being said - what specific tenants would the readers of this message board like to see in that building?

thank you.
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Post by ItsAllAboutMe »

I would love to have a Panera Bread.
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Jimmy Johns
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Post by jjjjhskr »

I sure wish someone was working harder to get national retailers for downtown (i.e. The Gap). Keep the Old Market with non-national retailers but start a retail corridor on 16th.
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Post by omahastylee459 »

urban outfitters! ugh...if only...
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I'll second a urban outfitters and add Doozy's. Best subs ever.
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A Birkenstocks store would be really cool at that location.
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Post by omahastylee459 »

also, probably not in this location, but somewhere near the old market, i think there should be a hookah lounge, it would probably get really good business. I have been to one in a different city and they are fun places to socialize.
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Thats a really good idea, stylee.
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Post by Swift »

urban outfitters
trader joe's (grocery store)


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A grocery store........WITH TWO FLOORS OF CONDOS ABOVE!!!!!! :)
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Planet Hollywood or Hard Rock Café
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Post by Harpoon »

I would love to see a Razzoo's go in there... one of the best restaurants around... if only we were in Ft Worth.
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In the future, if anyone has a complaint, 'annoyance', or idea regarding this forum..

I would appreciate you PM'ing both Jeff (jhuston) and I..As opposed to submitting a post in a discussion thread..

Thanks!..

Now back to topic as this thread stays open for business :) ..

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Post by StreetsOfOmaha »

I certainly would LOVE to see more national retailers open up downtown, i.e. Gap, Urban Outfitters, J. Crew, etc. If it were a destination retailer people would drive from other areas to shop there, not to mention people who already live downtown. It's one of those situations where someone just needs to get some balls and "take the leap."

And, of course I would love to see a Jimmy Johns downtown that could serve downtown/Old Market and Creighton. I heard from someone who knows the guy that openened the Jimmy Johns at 72nd and Dodge, that he plans on opening EIGHT more JJ's in the Omaha metro. I think he realized how underserved Omaha was, and how RIDICULOUS it was that we didn't have any.

Anyway, as far as the entrance of national chains into our downtown market, I think 16th Street and it's "intersectors" would be the best choice. However, as downtown fills in, and the "border" between the Old Market and Downtown becomes less apparent, I think stores like Gap, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Urban Outfitters, etc. would be very successful, and appropriate on the "perifery" of the Old Market.
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And, Mike, speaking of hookahs, I definitely agree that Omaha needs a few nice hookah lounges. I don't know if you know this, but Ahmed's in the Old Market has hookas, and you can buy them and their accessories/supplies at the Tobacconist, also in the Old Market. I'm sure other places sell them, too. I actually just had a party last night and we broke out my hookah. The tobacco was Arabic Coffee flavored. Mmmmmmm.
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Virgin Mega Store
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^^^Have you been to the one is san fransisco? That place is insane.
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Linkin5 wrote:^^^Have you been to the one is san fransisco? That place is insane.
Actually no, the only one I’ve been in was in Denver. That one was actually impressive I can’t imagine the sisco one.
Maybe it would be a better fit for Northtown anyways.
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I thought this building was 2 stories, if so, why not an urban best buy!
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Post by almighty_tuna »

How about an Apple Store
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or how about an alienware outlet
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How about my office?
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Post by Finn »

Bring in Baja Fresh or Potbelly Sandwhich Works! Maybe a Gold's Gym!
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We could really use a drug store. Losing Walgreens really hurt.
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Post by Locke »

A few suggestions:

Dean and Deluca
Cosi
White House Black Market
Zara

You know, something nice. :D
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Post by adam186 »

Locke wrote:A few suggestions:

Dean and Deluca
Cosi
White House Black Market
Zara

You know, something nice. :D
I agree. Something nice would be nice for 16th Street :lol: .

And sorry about that SBNathan I was unaware of your proximity to this project and thanks for asking us forumers what we would like. It really shows you care what we want.
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Post by Calibraskan »

I'll second:
An Apple Store, Dean & Deluca, J.Crew, maybe Borders...It would be great if it could be something that is open LATE to help build/sustain the after hours crowd.
Obviously a pharmacy and grocery store are needed for DT residents.

NOT:Urban Outfitters: Mostly overpriced |expletive|....the ambiance is cool but a lot of the merchandise is poor quality- ripping off 'grunge' wanabees. Put one of these in Crossroads!
Virgin Megastores: They may still be going strong in very high pedestrian markets like N.Y. or S.F., but I've heard elsewhere, like most record stores, they are in trouble. The one in L.A. is a shadow of its former glory....now usually EMPTY.
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Post by OmahaJaysCU »

Borders would be a great idea! I mean Borders can be a pretty nice place to hang out for a young professional living downtown (as opposed to hitting the clubs and bars every night). It would actually fit the property well if they made it similar to the one on 72nd and Dodge (layout wise).
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Post by eomaha »

I was just going to say, while virtually all of the ideas I've heard here thus far seem like a really far stretch... a bookstore seems like one which might just fly.
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Post by MTO »

I’d be happy with a book store/coffee shop/bakery/cyber café and open 24/7.
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A two story Borders would be awesome. Late night coffee, a book, and Wi-Fi would make my night.
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Post by StreetsOfOmaha »

Yes, a borders or barnes and nobles would be fantastic.
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good feedback...

Post by SBNathan »

folks,

thanks for all of the feedback. some great ideas were mention. you didn't dissapoint.

we are working very hard to get this deal off the ground. will keep you all posted on progress. please, continue to post your ideas. i can promise you that we are listening.

thanks,
nathan
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Post by OmahaChef »

It's good to know that this project isn't dead. I walked by this building on Monday and thought about the fact nothing has happened in the past year. Same thought occurred to me when I was at 15th and Farnum (??) looking at the Barker Building, which still sits untouched.
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Post by adam186 »

Jimmy John's would be great. They want 8 locations in the Omaha metro so they should put one in this locaton. Nice fastfood place for the residents in downtown and people in the old market that want something fast and not too expensive.
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Post by MTO »

Sounds good to me, It would be nice to have another in-and-out place downtown.
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