1501 Jackson (5 Story Apt Building)

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:58 pm

ItsAllAboutMe wrote:Notices have gone out to those who park here that April 15th will be their last day.
Construction will begin soon

I like the sound of that. Â This will be a heck of a project.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:39 pm

Already a backhoe on site with part of the parking lot torn up.

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:56 pm

iamjacobm wrote:Already a backhoe on site with part of the parking lot torn up.

Wooo! Good news!

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:08 pm

MadMartin8 wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:Already a backhoe on site with part of the parking lot torn up.

Wooo! Good news!

And it's all gone.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:42 pm

Someone text me a photo of it from this afternoon. Â I can't believe how much better it already looks...

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Sun May 05, 2013 9:46 am

Anyone know what was here before the parking lot? When I drove by last week it looked like they unearthed an old brick foundation.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Sun May 05, 2013 11:01 am

I haven't seen a straight on shot of what was there, but between that quarter block and immediately to the north (fire station) there was definitely some old building stock lost somewhere along the line. Â The fire state was a hotel at some point, maybe 4 stories? Â You can find it in the background of some early photos of Kimball Laundry, before the 5th floor was added.

You should see what used to be on what is now Patrick's parking lot:

http://durhammuseum.contentdm.oclc.org/ ... 7068/rec/1

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Sun May 05, 2013 11:03 am

Could someone post a picture of this site in its current state?

So awesome that we've seen this apartment boom! The more people that live down here, the more demand there is for other things (like entertainment districts!)

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Mon May 06, 2013 9:28 am

Big E wrote:I haven't seen a straight on shot of what was there, but between that quarter block and immediately to the north (fire station) there was definitely some old building stock lost somewhere along the line. The fire state was a hotel at some point, maybe 4 stories? You can find it in the background of some early photos of Kimball Laundry, before the 5th floor was added.

You should see what used to be on what is now Patrick's parking lot:

http://durhammuseum.contentdm.oclc.org/ ... 7068/rec/1

That is so depressing, and even more depressing within the last decade we tore down the UP building for nothin'.

mj3141 · Post by **mj3141** » Mon May 06, 2013 9:58 am

MadMartin8 wrote:Could someone post a picture of this site in its current state?

So awesome that we've seen this apartment boom! The more people that live down here, the more demand there is for other things (like entertainment districts!)

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Mon May 06, 2013 10:14 am

Good to see progress here. Denver's development of late is also largely apartments on empty lots. There seems to be a resurgence of this kind nationwide, or at least in cities pulling away from the recession.

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Mon May 06, 2013 10:31 am

mj3141 wrote:
MadMartin8 wrote:Could someone post a picture of this site in its current state?

So awesome that we've seen this apartment boom! The more people that live down here, the more demand there is for other things (like entertainment districts!)

Thanks!

Holy |expletive|, that's a larger lot than I originally thought it was.

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Mon May 06, 2013 10:00 pm

Big E wrote:I haven't seen a straight on shot of what was there, but between that quarter block and immediately to the north (fire station) there was definitely some old building stock lost somewhere along the line. The fire state was a hotel at some point, maybe 4 stories? You can find it in the background of some early photos of Kimball Laundry, before the 5th floor was added.

You should see what used to be on what is now Patrick's parking lot:

http://durhammuseum.contentdm.oclc.org/ ... 7068/rec/1

Dense! Nice bike, too.

mj3141 wrote:

You are now appointed honorary updater of this project.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:43 pm

Finally found a real rendering!

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:44 pm

Well hot damn! That'll do lol.......

-adam

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:59 pm

iamjacobm wrote:Finally found a real rendering!

We need about 4 of those in North Downtown as well. Love the styling.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Mon May 13, 2013 9:08 pm

If Shamrock is doing this, it shows they are at least mildly stable and gives a nice hope for 10th and Capitol.

koberaptor · Post by **koberaptor** » Mon May 13, 2013 9:33 pm

iamjacobm wrote:Finally found a real rendering!

omaha is stepping up in terms of design!

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon May 13, 2013 9:51 pm

Axel wrote:If Shamrock is doing this, it shows they are at least mildly stable and gives a nice hope for 10th and Capitol.

They could build 15 of these for the same price as the proposed 10th and Capitol project just for reference.

Post by **Brad** » Mon May 13, 2013 11:21 pm

Awesome! Â Thanks for the rendering Jacob!

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Tue May 14, 2013 10:11 am

iamjacobm wrote:
Axel wrote:If Shamrock is doing this, it shows they are at least mildly stable and gives a nice hope for 10th and Capitol.
They could build 15 of these for the same price as the proposed 10th and Capitol project just for reference.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue May 14, 2013 10:58 am

Linkin5 wrote:
Big E wrote:I haven't seen a straight on shot of what was there, but between that quarter block and immediately to the north (fire station) there was definitely some old building stock lost somewhere along the line. The fire state was a hotel at some point, maybe 4 stories? You can find it in the background of some early photos of Kimball Laundry, before the 5th floor was added.

You should see what used to be on what is now Patrick's parking lot:

http://durhammuseum.contentdm.oclc.org/ ... 7068/rec/1
That is so depressing, and even more depressing within the last decade we tore down the UP building for nothin'.

Could be worse:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/14/world/ame ... ?hpt=hp_t2

A Mayan pyramid that has stood for 2,300 years in Belize has been reduced to rubble, apparently to make fill for roads.

Local media in the Central American country of 334,000 people report the temple at the Noh Mul site in northern Belize was largely torn down by backhoes and bulldozers last week.

...

The limestone is quality material used to upgrade local roads, and it's prized by contractors, local opposition legislator John Briceno told CTV3 News.
"The Mayas use good material to build their temples, and these temples are close to (the village of) Douglas so that means that they have to use less diesel, less wear and tear; they can do more trips per day, and at the end of the day they can make more money," CTV3 quotes Briceno as saying.

But hey, someone's commute will be shorter now.

koberaptor · Post by **koberaptor** » Fri May 17, 2013 1:07 am

wow OWH released an uglier version

hope thats not the final render

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Fri May 17, 2013 8:12 am

I actually like the OWH rendering better.

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Fri May 17, 2013 8:17 am

I'm kind of neutral on the whole thing... I don't hate it, but I'm not doing backflips over it either...

Omaha_Gabe · Post by **Omaha_Gabe** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:22 am

New development to include 75 apartments at 15th, Jackson

Construction has begun on a nearly $14 million new development in downtown Omaha at 15th and Jackson Streets that will include four floors of apartments, two floors of parking and one retail bay.

The plan is for 75 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, some of which will feature dens, that will rent from $1,100 to $1,800 a month; 108 covered, heated parking stalls for residents and residents of neighboring buildings; and a 2,600-square-foot retail space.

Moylan said he has no confirmed retail tenant yet, but he hopes to lure a trainer or exercise facility to the space. With the location and parking, a trainer “would do well and it would be an enhanced amenity for our building,” Moylan said.

The property on the southwest corner of 15th and Jackson was formerly a surface parking lot. Construction crews this week were removing basement walls, floors and foundation left from a building that once stood there.

“Whenever you're doing downtown construction, you never really know what's beneath the surface of a parking lot,” Moylan said. “In our case, it was plenty.”

lmdramos · Post by **lmdramos** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:32 am

i like the owh rendering better

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:42 am

The OWH rendering has a slight JLofts flavor to it. I think it'll blend in nicely.

mj3141 · Post by **mj3141** » Fri May 24, 2013 2:56 pm

Drilling is underway.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:35 pm

MCL is building it. Â They are really good at putting updates on their facebook for the projects they build so there should be a steady stream of photos to follow.

Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 3:49 pm

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iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:58 am

Some update pictures on MCL's FB page. Â Not much to see yet though.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:12 pm

Safe to say this is officially above ground now. Â They are pouring the first pillars today.

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:43 pm

Weird to say, but this project is kind of growing on me a little bit. I hope it turns out close to the rendering.

mj3141 · Post by **mj3141** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:45 pm

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:44 pm

Thanks for the photo update, you have a great vantage point of this project....looking forward to many more updates. Â On a side note, I would hate to live in the building directly to the south of this project and have great views now but soon will be starring into a building. Â From our standpoint though, much much better than another parking lot in downtown Omaha.

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:27 am

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Post by **Brad** » Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:42 am

Is "1501 Jackson" the official name for this project?

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:14 am

Brad wrote:Is "1501 Jackson" the official name for this project?

Omaha World Herald wrote:The development, named 1501 Jackson, is expected to be finished by spring or early summer next year, said developer Michael Moylan of Shamrock Development.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:22 am

Thanks. Â I was updating some of the thread names for the Urban Housing Index thread.