Re: HDR
Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 10:04 pm
And OPA should be mad at those that raised such a ruckus about that |expletive| facade.
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But they (OPA) finally came to their senses and backed off. There's still hope for this city after all.MTO wrote:And OPA should be mad at those that raised such a ruckus about that |expletive| facade.
Ill make sure this happens. My facebook protesting is no match for any corporate giant.MTO wrote:Yeah, hope HDR enjoys their beautiful sprawling suburban campus and hope you enjoy that iron facade.
Realize I'm referring to you anti progressives collectively.Erik wrote:Ill make sure this happens. My facebook protesting is no match for any corporate giant.MTO wrote:Yeah, hope HDR enjoys their beautiful sprawling suburban campus and hope you enjoy that iron facade.
No you couldn't have had it both ways because it didn't happen, so apperantly that wasn't an option. But I'm glad you got your preciousness facade and parking lot on 11th and Dodge.GetUrban wrote:The key point is we could have had it both ways. That is: HDR at 11th & Dodge with a creative, accommodating design, Holland expanding into the limited space that was available, and the Specht remaining intact. I'm glad we at least have the latter, since once it's gone, it's gone forever.
The best thing I've read regarding this topic in at least a week...iamjacobm wrote:I hope they announce soon just so this thread can die honestly. The pissing contest is getting old.
Clarification: It is not my parking lot. No point in repeating anything else againMTO wrote:No you couldn't have had it both ways because it didn't happen, so apperantly that wasn't an option. But I'm glad you got your preciousness facade and parking lot on 11th and Dodge.GetUrban wrote:The key point is we could have had it both ways. That is: HDR at 11th & Dodge with a creative, accommodating design, Holland expanding into the limited space that was available, and the Specht remaining intact. I'm glad we at least have the latter, since once it's gone, it's gone forever.
Omaha Cowboy wrote:The best thing I've read regarding this topic in at least a week...iamjacobm wrote:I hope they announce soon just so this thread can die honestly. The pissing contest is getting old.
Ciao..LiO...Peace
EastCB wrote:Omaha Cowboy wrote:The best thing I've read regarding this topic in at least a week...iamjacobm wrote:I hope they announce soon just so this thread can die honestly. The pissing contest is getting old.
Ciao..LiO...Peace
Very unusual indeed. Perhaps they're going through a whole new design process with their new site as well? It's been incredibly slow, and I'm sure we all were expecting a mug fast turn around.RockHarbor wrote:I'm not really waiting around for some announcement from them, nor do I hardly think about it, but I'm surprised there has been no word from HDR really said since the pull-out out of downtown. Strange. It was all "Headquarters! Downtown!" for a long while. Then, "HDR is pulling the plug on the downtown project!" chatter for awhile. Now, total silence for a long time.
I've heard there was a traffic study completed on AV and the results were that there was no way the infrastructure could take on an additional 1,000-1,200 cars that would come along with HDR.Coyote wrote:One rumor that sounds reasonable: if they were to be the major tenant at AV Zone 6 - BCBS built their HQ in AV with the guarantee they would be the tallest and most visible building in the area. There could be either negotiations on this promise or Noddle is putting together a new site plan for Zone 6.
This does nothing to ease congestion unless they're all coming from the interstate. You'd have to expand 67th and 64th streets, in the middle of Aksarben Village. I'm still thinking it's Boys Town.Coyote wrote:But remember, BP is moving from the SW corner of 60th & Center...
Two extra turn lanes........?
With Boys Town you push an already delayed timeline out an additional 6-12" for infrastructure right? I can't imagine that would go over very well although most people at HDR would be happy with the location.guest2017 wrote:This does nothing to ease congestion unless they're all coming from the interstate. You'd have to expand 67th and 64th streets, in the middle of Aksarben Village. I'm still thinking it's Boys Town.Coyote wrote:But remember, BP is moving from the SW corner of 60th & Center...
Two extra turn lanes........?
...they have an agreement for an extension, should they need it, at their current location with the Durham Foundation. They're also providing engineering services on the Boys Town site. When you're talking about moving to a new headquarters that is supposed to fit your company for another 40-50 years, a 6 month or one year extension to stay at your current location is insignificant.stabone99 wrote:With Boys Town you push an already delayed timeline out an additional 6-12" for infrastructure right? I can't imagine that would go over very well although most people at HDR would be happy with the location.guest2017 wrote:This does nothing to ease congestion unless they're all coming from the interstate. You'd have to expand 67th and 64th streets, in the middle of Aksarben Village. I'm still thinking it's Boys Town.Coyote wrote:But remember, BP is moving from the SW corner of 60th & Center...
Two extra turn lanes........?
Well with a campus it is easier to phase in buildings.stabone99 wrote:HDR is already 6 months behind plan basically and waiting on Boystown is an additional 12 months most likely. Between the urgent lack of space here and the parking disaster, I still don't see HDR waiting until sometime in 2020. The aggressive growth goals would have to be dialed back significantly. There just isn't space for the planned/expected growth over the next couple of years.
Based on their growth over the last 10-15 years, it's hard to believe they'll be growing that much in the next few years, unless they plan to consolidate some of their other offices from elsewhere and move those people to Omaha. If that's the case, they can just leave the other offices intact until the new HQ space is ready. Or temporarily lease other blocks of space in Omaha. In the architecture/engineering business, there are some great advantages to have several satellite offices in other cities, especially in markets that are growing faster than Omaha.stabone99 wrote:HDR is already 6 months behind plan basically and waiting on Boystown is an additional 12 months most likely. Between the urgent lack of space here and the parking disaster, I still don't see HDR waiting until sometime in 2020. The aggressive growth goals would have to be dialed back significantly. There just isn't space for the planned/expected growth over the next couple of years.
Interesting. Three years ago they spent $9 million on putting in a new HQ at their current site. http://kharch.com/?id=856Omaha Cowboy wrote:I'm not sure about HDR and Boystown.. I keep hearing rumors that NFM will be joining Applied Underwriters in that 144th development area.. The next 6-12 months should be very interesting in the reveal dept...
For a new store or headquarters?Omaha Cowboy wrote:I'm not sure about HDR and Boystown.. I keep hearing rumors that NFM will be joining Applied Underwriters in that 144th development area.. The next 6-12 months should be very interesting in the reveal dept...
Ciao..LiO...Peace
I really wasn't doubting you. I've been wrong about them and many other things over the years.Omaha Cowboy wrote:Friends-
What I've heard, is a whole new store and HQ's potentially at that Boystown site..
Just the rumor I've heard. Like I said previously in this thread, the next 6-12 months should be pretty telling in the reveal dept...
Ciao..LiO...Peace
Hey, no worries my friend. I know you weren't. 99% of these "rumors" don't come to fruition anyway..NovakOmaha wrote:I really wasn't doubting you. I've been wrong about them and many other things over the years.Omaha Cowboy wrote:Friends-
What I've heard, is a whole new store and HQ's potentially at that Boystown site..
Just the rumor I've heard. Like I said previously in this thread, the next 6-12 months should be pretty telling in the reveal dept...
Ciao..LiO...Peace
It's kind of funny if they actually do move there. Mrs. B bought the farm northwest of 120th and Dodge decades ago with the idea of a west store. Now it's a Costco and other things. It was a pretty big acreage.
Hey, you never know.