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The "Entertainment District" posts were all over the map so they were moved to an existing "Entertainment District" thread:

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Thanks for the updates....I really like that 1st one.
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Call me crazy but I actually would not mind if the building stayed that yellow color with the dark gray.
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Busguy2010 wrote:Call me crazy but I actually would not mind if the building stayed that yellow color with the dark gray.
It would definitely give it that Soviet Era Poland styling that is all the craze these days.
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Busguy2010 wrote:Call me crazy but I actually would not mind if the building stayed that yellow color with the dark gray.
It would definitely give it that Soviet Era Poland styling that is all the craze these days.
Adding in the dead of winter, frozen polar tundra feel, makes the look complete :;): ...

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I would add clotheslines in the balconies and some LADA cars parked in the street.
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Is the Marriott supposed to be done before CWS?
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buildomaha wrote:Is the Marriott supposed to be done before CWS?
From what I understand, that's the plan...

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Not only is the hotel posta be ready by the CWS the commons must be ready before Xmas for the ice rink.
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Both buildings look great from the street, and will look better once finished; pictures really don't do them justice.
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I would love to see them add the ice rink like Lincoln has done. Great way to get people down there in the winter months. Who knows how long Con Agra sponsors the temp one at the holidays.

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Greg S wrote:I would love to see them add the ice rink like Lincoln has done. Great way to get people down there in the winter months. Who knows how long Con Agra sponsors the temp one at the holidays.

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thenewguy wrote:Both buildings look great from the street, and will look better once finished; pictures really don't do them justice.
Yes! Coming down capitol it fills in the space very nicely.
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MTO wrote:Not only is the hotel posta be ready by the CWS the commons must be ready before Xmas for the ice rink.
I wonder if there is still discussion going on about Omaha hosting the MLB draft during the CWS?
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jjjjhskr wrote:
MTO wrote:Not only is the hotel posta be ready by the CWS the commons must be ready before Xmas for the ice rink.
I wonder if there is still discussion going on about Omaha hosting the MLB draft during the CWS?
Wiki says its at MLB Network Studios again.
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Finally more glass being installed!
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iamjacobm wrote:Finally more glass being installed!
Missing the CWS would be a financial bungle. You'd have a booked hotel for at least a week, if not for the entire series. They'd better hurry up!!!!!
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There's no way they'll make it.
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They won't make it and it's a shame. It seems like construction in this city has no urgency whatsoever.
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By the way, those of you saying "They won't make the CWS", I would like to know how you based your opinion?

Here is what I saw today.

Interior rooms are being framed as high as the 9th Floor
Glass is going in on the 6th floor
Sheetrock is being hung on the 5th floor
Sheetrock has been muded, taped and sanded on the 3rd and 4th floors.

To me, when I see something muded, taped, and sanded its essentially 80% done at that point. I am going to assume the hotel can still meet the CWS, its still 4 months away as long as they can install glass at a decent pace going forward.
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Brad wrote:By the way, those of you saying "They won't make the CWS", I would like to know how you based your opinion?

Here is what I saw today.

Interior rooms are being framed as high as the 9th Floor
Glass is going in on the 6th floor
Sheetrock is being hung on the 5th floor
Sheetrock has been muded, taped and sanded on the 3rd and 4th floors.

To me, when I see something muded, taped, and sanded its essentially 80% done at that point. I am going to assume the hotel can still meet the CWS, its still 4 months away as long as they can install glass at a decent pace going forward.
Yeah I think they'll make it, if for no other reason than it would be financial suicide.
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Linkin5 wrote:
Brad wrote:By the way, those of you saying "They won't make the CWS", I would like to know how you based your opinion?

Here is what I saw today.

Interior rooms are being framed as high as the 9th Floor
Glass is going in on the 6th floor
Sheetrock is being hung on the 5th floor
Sheetrock has been muded, taped and sanded on the 3rd and 4th floors.

To me, when I see something muded, taped, and sanded its essentially 80% done at that point. I am going to assume the hotel can still meet the CWS, its still 4 months away as long as they can install glass at a decent pace going forward.
Yeah I think they'll make it, if for no other reason than it would be financial suicide.
At the very least I would imagine they could open maybe half of the floors
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Linkin5 wrote:
Brad wrote:By the way, those of you saying "They won't make the CWS", I would like to know how you based your opinion?

Here is what I saw today.

Interior rooms are being framed as high as the 9th Floor
Glass is going in on the 6th floor
Sheetrock is being hung on the 5th floor
Sheetrock has been muded, taped and sanded on the 3rd and 4th floors.

To me, when I see something muded, taped, and sanded its essentially 80% done at that point. I am going to assume the hotel can still meet the CWS, its still 4 months away as long as they can install glass at a decent pace going forward.
Yeah I think they'll make it, if for no other reason than it would be financial suicide.
Great pic update Brad..

That's been the goal all along..to have this Marriott good to go by this years CWS..

Judging from what I've seen, they'll make it. I'll say with 2 to 3 weeks to spare...

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Well, according to http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/o ... -district/ , the downtown Marriott will be opened in August of 2017.
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Garrett wrote:
Linkin5 wrote:
Brad wrote:By the way, those of you saying "They won't make the CWS", I would like to know how you based your opinion?

Here is what I saw today.

Interior rooms are being framed as high as the 9th Floor
Glass is going in on the 6th floor
Sheetrock is being hung on the 5th floor
Sheetrock has been muded, taped and sanded on the 3rd and 4th floors.

To me, when I see something muded, taped, and sanded its essentially 80% done at that point. I am going to assume the hotel can still meet the CWS, its still 4 months away as long as they can install glass at a decent pace going forward.
Yeah I think they'll make it, if for no other reason than it would be financial suicide.
At the very least I would imagine they could open maybe half of the floors
Doubt that. Don't think they would get an occupancy permit until new construction is complete per the original plans.
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Omaha Cowboy wrote:Great pic update Brad..
Thanks Lou! It was a beautiful morning to get out and about!
mahaboy wrote:Well, according to http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/o ... -district/ , the downtown Marriott will be opened in August of 2017.
Thanks for the info. Hope they are just being conservative with that.
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Thanks for the photos Brad! The hotel looks great! :-)
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Here is the impact on the skyline.

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Nice picture but impact meh.
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It would have had a little more impact if they had kept the slant in the roofline. I think once it's lit up, it'll look better.
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I agree, I wish they would have kept the same roof line.
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RNcyanide wrote:It would have had a little more impact if they had kept the slant in the roofline. I think once it's lit up, it'll look better.
I was holding out hope they'd still add it.
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MadMartin8 wrote:
RNcyanide wrote:It would have had a little more impact if they had kept the slant in the roofline. I think once it's lit up, it'll look better.
I was holding out hope they'd still add it.
Don't know about the slant but I doubt they'll leave the elevator cap exposed like that.
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Brad wrote:Here is the impact on the skyline.
Another good shot..

Thanks Brad :thumb: ...

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They are hauling áss on the glass..
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MTO wrote:They are hauling áss on the glass..
Indeed they are.. The rush to get the place open for business before the CWS is in full effect..

Take advantage of this great February weather.. The fact that the temps are predicted to be well above average for the next week or so, works completely in their favor...

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