I am living downtown...
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I am living downtown...
Off of 16th & Farnam! Wahoo!
Does anybody else on the forums live down here?
I am also interested in getting involved in some of the groups that are located downtown... any info?
Does anybody else on the forums live down here?
I am also interested in getting involved in some of the groups that are located downtown... any info?
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Re: I am living downtown...
Congrats on your DT Omaha move..thejason wrote:Off of 16th & Farnam! Wahoo!
I am also interested in getting involved in some of the groups that are located downtown... any info?
Speaking of groups, try these 12 to get you started:
http://www.downtownomaha.org/involved.htm
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My move is most likely 5 years away Tom. Unless my circumstances change, I'll be looking to sell my home in West Omaha and move into a Condo downtown..The Wallstreet Tower looks very inviting to me..OmahaChef wrote:Hey Lou, where are you planning to move downtown?
But my potential move back to downtown Omaha is a distant future away..
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Congrats on the move. We are moving downtown in the next thirty days but wanted to run a quick question by the board. We have currently reserved a place in the cornerstone but I wanted to check if anyone had any advice on other places before we sign. We looked at the Greenhouse, Old Market Lofts and Skinner building. We have a cat so that is important to our decision.
Any advice?
Any advice?
We lived in the OML for about 8 months before moving to SoMa. It's a very nice building - by far the best view of downtown Omaha FROM downtown Omaha (when the roof isn't on fire) - but sometimes it felt like we were living in a very expensive dorm. The walls are very thin, and we had to listen to lots of games of quarters while we were trying to sleep. Again, we're 30ish+, and had to get up at 6 AM every morning. I probably would have loved it when I was 21 and single. They allow smoking (which sucks, especially since that's what set the roof on fire). The staff there was very friendly and helpful (plus good lookin'). I have no idea what their pet policy was, but I know I saw pets.j4nu wrote:Congrats on the move. We are moving downtown in the next thirty days but wanted to run a quick question by the board. We have currently reserved a place in the cornerstone but I wanted to check if anyone had any advice on other places before we sign. We looked at the Greenhouse, Old Market Lofts and Skinner building. We have a cat so that is important to our decision.
Any advice?
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The Cornerstone has cool units. Haven't lived there though. I lived at the Skinner for almost 3 years, nice rooftop deck, but the walls are paper thin, and I do mean paper thin. But rents are quite reasonable there for the amount of space. I live in the Greenhouse now, the walls are incredibly thick. I sometimes get the feeling I am the only one on my floor. Most buildings allow cats for a fee. Dogs are a bit dicier an issue.
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Hey Lou, I could totally see you in the Wall Street Tower. 2009....plenty of time to plan it out. Maybe yopu could get your mug on TV as one of the first to move in to Omaha's premier condo spot!
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That would be sweet Tom..OmahaChef wrote:Hey Lou, I could totally see you in the Wall Street Tower. 2009....plenty of time to plan it out. Maybe yopu could get your mug on TV as one of the first to move in to Omaha's premier condo spot!
But I do like my west Omaha home..I've invested much time and money into it over the past 7 years..It would be hard to move..
But time will indeed tell..
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Congrats
Congrats on DT. I wish I can be there, then I don't have to mow the lawn
I don't think I can live in downtown, because:
1) condos are so expensive for little space
2) no true groceries stores around
3) not really kid-friendly (need a park/playground with swings somewhere)
4) parking-unfriendly
5) probably more reasons I can't think of
I would love downtown, because:
1) it's closer to the airport
2) I can walk to go to a bar/restaurant
3) if I work downtown, I can walk to work
Can you think of any reasons why you wouldn't and would live downtown?
I don't think I can live in downtown, because:
1) condos are so expensive for little space
2) no true groceries stores around
3) not really kid-friendly (need a park/playground with swings somewhere)
4) parking-unfriendly
5) probably more reasons I can't think of
I would love downtown, because:
1) it's closer to the airport
2) I can walk to go to a bar/restaurant
3) if I work downtown, I can walk to work
Can you think of any reasons why you wouldn't and would live downtown?
Re: Congrats
I guess it depends where you're looking. It also depends on how many people you have living with you. If you have 6 kids you're not going to want a 1-2 bdrm unit. Something more like Soma or the Little Italy would be for a family with kids.shengs75 wrote: I don't think I can live in downtown, because:
1) condos are so expensive for little space
I get sick of hearing this. As it stands now you'd be driving just as far (or further) from a suburban home to get to a grocer as you would to a store if you lived DT. Is there a grocery store 2 blocks from your house now? I doubt it.shengs75 wrote:2) no true groceries stores around
Yes it is. They're are parks. Someone on this forum had even told me one time that there isn't a place to 'play catch'. Miller's landing would be fine for that. Conagra also has a big open area on 10th St. Also when they finish the improvements to the GLM there will be a dedicated playground near the slides.shengs75 wrote:3) not really kid-friendly (need a park/playground with swings somewhere)
This makes no sense to me since there are plenty of places to park DT. On the street and in garages.shengs75 wrote:4) parking-unfriendly
I realize living DT isn't for everyone but at least all of the reasons you provided are what I constantly hear is bad (and mostly untrue) about living in an urban neighborhood.
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Re: Congrats
It's true in some respect. I've also listed some of the advantages. If I was single, and working downtown then I would definitely consider DTO. Definitely save on costs for gas.DTO Luv wrote:I guess it depends where you're looking. It also depends on how many people you have living with you. If you have 6 kids you're not going to want a 1-2 bdrm unit. Something more like Soma or the Little Italy would be for a family with kids.shengs75 wrote: I don't think I can live in downtown, because:
1) condos are so expensive for little space
I would need at least a 3BR. and condos are rare and expensive at that size DTO.
I get sick of hearing this. As it stands now you'd be driving just as far (or further) from a suburban home to get to a grocer as you would to a store if you lived DT. Is there a grocery store 2 blocks from your house now? I doubt it.shengs75 wrote:2) no true groceries stores around
Actually, yes. There's a Baker's within walking distance, and I can drive to Wal-Mart and target within 5-6 blocks away. Home Depot is near by as well. I'm near 120th and Center.
Yes it is. They're are parks. Someone on this forum had even told me one time that there isn't a place to 'play catch'. Miller's landing would be fine for that. Conagra also has a big open area on 10th St. Also when they finish the improvements to the GLM there will be a dedicated playground near the slides.shengs75 wrote:3) not really kid-friendly (need a park/playground with swings somewhere)
You are right. I forgot about Conagra. Too bad they don't have swings and playground there for the kids. We have a baseball field, swimming pool, and swings all within walking distance. Plus, my daughter can ride her bike to the park. I don't think that would be so safe DTO. I just don't see any kids around.
This makes no sense to me since there are plenty of places to park DT. On the street and in garages.shengs75 wrote:4) parking-unfriendly
one word. FREE. I know there are plenty of parking, but you have to pay for the most part. It's very rare that you can find free parking.
I realize living DT isn't for everyone but at least all of the reasons you provided are what I constantly hear is bad (and mostly untrue) about living in an urban neighborhood.
Yeah, your luck must run like mine. When I moved downtown the first time in November of 2002, from West O, I would pull my pickup into the garage at night to load it up with boxes to drop off after work. It was so dang cold for November...average temps at night 17 degrees. I moved the furniture Thanksgiving weekend and thought my fingers would break off. What I didn't realize at the time was that it would be the coldest winter on record with 134 days in a row where temps never got above 32 degrees. Walking to work every day that first year was nasty. Luckily, the next few years were a lot milder. I'm hoping this winter is a mild one. Walking across the Qwest parking lot to InPlay....nothing to break the brutal north winds!
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