Midtown Crossing

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:50 am

Midtown Crossing executive leaves Mutual

STEVE JORDON WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:Mutual spokesman Jim Nolan said Monday that Mutual is not disclosing condominium sales at the Midtown Crossing project for competitive reasons. "Midtown Crossing is doing well, and Destination Midtown is coming along well. It's all headed in the right direction."

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:07 pm

Beautiful photo Midtown Gal. I can not wait until the new street and park are open to get a close up look at the project.

Midtown Gal · Post by **Midtown Gal** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:52 pm

There are videos of the inside of the buildings on Midtown Crossing's Facebook page. Looking pretty sweet!

http://www.facebook.com/midtowncrossingatturnerpark

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:52 pm

Coyote wrote:Midtown Crossing executive leaves Mutual

STEVE JORDON WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:Mutual spokesman Jim Nolan said Monday that Mutual is not disclosing condominium sales at the Midtown Crossing project for competitive reasons. "Midtown Crossing is doing well, and Destination Midtown is coming along well. It's all headed in the right direction."

Cool, let's bring in some new blood.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:56 pm

Midtown Gal wrote:*Brad*

So, I told my insider friend at Midtown Crossing about your idea for a morning shot and she thought it was a great idea! Not sure about the quality, as I am no professional photographer, but it looks pretty cool to me.

Now that is the $HIT! I am hella jealous.

I had the chance to get a shot up there one night but it was back when it was essentially steal and concrete I didn't have the balls.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:03 pm

Dam you know that potentially could become a cliché shot for Omaha. It shows density and with some long exposure you can get some tail lights going down Douglas. It's quite a flattering angle of the skyline but I noticed the Wallstreet tower isn't going to stick out as much from the west. It still rocks non the less.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:06 pm

MTO wrote:Dam you know that potentially could become a cliché shot for Omaha. It shows density and with some long exposure you can get some tail lights going down Douglas. It's quite a flattering angle of the skyline but I noticed the Wallstreet tower isn't going to stick out as much from the west. It still rocks non the less.

Too bad there is not observation deck up there for the general public...

cpomponne · Post by **cpomponne** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:20 am

I really like this line from the World-Herald today!

OWH

The development will open beginning this fall. That's also when Farnam Street will switch to two-way traffic and have the diagonal, metered parking added.

http://omaha.com/article/20090717/NEWS01/707179948

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:08 am

This is almost going to feel like an extension of DTO with the meters and all.

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:10 pm

That will be weird driving east in that area on Farnam the first time.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:13 pm

I am surprised this is going to be the first six day a week meeter.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:44 pm

ShawJ wrote:That will be weird driving east in that area on Farnam the first time.

Been there, done that.

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:49 pm

DTO Luv wrote:
ShawJ wrote:That will be weird driving east in that area on Farnam the first time.

Been there, done that.

I believe it

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:07 pm

Brad wrote:I am surprised this is going to be the first six day a week meeter.

Just remember if you see a farmer putting coins in on the 7th day don't stop them.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:13 pm

Anyway...

Anyone notice all the landscaping going in.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:30 pm

No did you?

Post by **Brad** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:49 pm

They have planted a bunch of trees back by the buildings, started building stairs in the park and pouring a lot of sidewalk.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:53 pm

Ya, after you mentioned all the landscaping that was going on, i decided to drive by and check it out. I must say, it looks good. Plus, that area is going to be dense! the panoramas and webcam shots really don't do it justice. I'm really excited for everything to get going in there, it's going to be a happenin' area!

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:14 pm

Brad wrote:They have planted a bunch of trees back by the buildings, started building stairs in the park and pouring a lot of sidewalk.

How come you take a lot of job site photo, but don't take any at Midtown Crossing?

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:57 pm

I've caught a couple of brief glimpses of the trees and landscaping while turning from Farnam onto Turner Blvd. It looks like they've used more mature trees, which is great as long as they survive. Plus, they preserved a lot of the large trees that were already in Turner Park.

Oh I can't wait for this all to open up this fall!!!

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:02 pm

windsor wrote:
Brad wrote:They have planted a bunch of trees back by the buildings, started building stairs in the park and pouring a lot of sidewalk.
How come you take a lot of job site photo, but don't take any at Midtown Crossing?

Most importantly, I am usually down there in the afternoon and the best photos would be in the morning. Other than that, I just need to make time because there would be some walking involved.

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:23 am

I saw them installing some light fixtures today around the park area.

As much as I love this project, I have to admit that I hate the "brick" material they're using throughout a lot of the buildings. Maybe my opinion will change when it's all completed and all the windows are in, but I really wish a different material was used.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 12:18 pm

Ugh. I totally agree.

I think that once people start moving in, and we start seeing furniture, plants/flowers on the balconies, etc. it will make the overall effect much better.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:47 pm

Imagine if they just stacked all these building.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:32 pm

MTO, Here is the good webcam:

http://oxblue.com/pro/open/?webPath=mutualofomaha/mc

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:50 pm

I think the landscaping is looking great. It's too bad that once the public is finally able to walk around there it'll be close to winter.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:53 pm

I wanted that wide perspective of the area. butt yeah that camera is a closer clearer view.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:47 pm

Anyone have any clue how this project is selling so far? I have heard rumors that not one condo has been reserved or sold. Not sure if I believe that, but it came during a conversation with contractors.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:50 pm

I'm sure there are some sold or reserved. A project like this I doubt that no one has bought into it yet.

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:10 pm

My friend, when looking for a house, was told that zero have been sold by a real estate agent.

I'm not sure if it's true or not, though.

Midtown Gal · Post by **Midtown Gal** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:15 pm

I wouldn't rely on a real estate agent's comments. My inside source says that there have been some sold and they have prospects in the sales center daily.

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:28 pm

Midtown Gal wrote:My inside source says that there have been some sold and they have prospects in the sales center daily.

That's what I figured. No way a project of this scale hasn't sold a unit.

Melissa · Post by **Melissa** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:43 pm

Their website shows several units as reserved and has for quite awhile. I have spoken to quite a few people who are very interested in purchasing a condo, but are waiting until more retail tenants are announced and construction on the main buildings wraps up to commit.

psl25201 · Post by **psl25201** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:26 pm

I spoke with a Mutual executive earlier this week and that person said that 2 units have been sold and termed it as a "long-term" project.

Also mentioned that they are in the midst of signing a letter of intent with two grocery stores. Not sure if that means they want to actually bring in two or just that they are in talks with two. If it is the former, I would imagine one is more a full service whereas the other is a specialty store or perhaps, more of a general store.

Also mentioned that there have been two restaurants secured and I believe she said that they were both from out of town.

The reason this has not been rolled out, according to this person, is that Mutual wants to do a "blast" of information all at once.

Bobcat · Post by **Bobcat** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:59 pm

I am highly impressed with the handling of this project and the people in charge if it.

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:40 pm

I had chance to drive by the project the other day. They are down to one tower crane and the sprinklers were watering the lawn. Everything is looking beautiful. It won't be long before that construction fence comes down and we can finally walk in the park again.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:10 am

They are finally starting to move on the N.E. tower.

and the theatrical shot

Post by **Brad** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:13 am

That's the Hotel.

I was glad to see that, for a while the weeds were getting taller than the building.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:10 am

I think this hotel is going to work fantastic for me. It's perfect for one night stands and parties. The parties were you trash the place like a rock star.
I noticed they have gotten a lot of work done on the sidewalks recently.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:17 am

Too bad you couldn't afford a room at this hotel.