UNK's South Campus

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 1:18 pm

South Campus at UNK would set Kearney apart

sara giboney @ kearney hub wrote:The 107 acres of South Campus is south of the College of Business and Technology along Highway 30. During the initial visioning process, designers studied mixed-used areas in other cities. The south campus plan was inspired by Aksarben Village and Midtown Crossing in Omaha, South Lake Town Center in South Lake, Texas and other mixed-used neighborhoods. Designers hoped to integrate residential space with retail space and green space, create a walkable urban area and create a catalyst for future investments.

Post by **BRoss** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 1:34 pm

I read the whole article and I don't really see how this sets Kearney apart. It seems somewhat identical to UNO's south campus. Is there something I'm missing?

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:16 pm

HR Paperstacks wrote:I read the whole article and I don't really see how this sets Kearney apart. It seems somewhat identical to UNO's south campus. Is there something I'm missing?

I read it as the entire campus would be very seamless between university and private development. That buildings would have classrooms, residential and retail. Maybe I read into it the wrong way.

Post by **BRoss** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:12 pm

iamjacobm wrote:
HR Paperstacks wrote:I read the whole article and I don't really see how this sets Kearney apart. It seems somewhat identical to UNO's south campus. Is there something I'm missing?
I read it as the entire campus would be very seamless between university and private development. That buildings would have classrooms, residential and retail. Maybe I read into it the wrong way.

See I didn't read anywhere that said there would be any buildings that mix classrooms with anything else. The only line that mentioned what they may do with the mixed use areas was the following:

South campus could feature street-level retail and restaurant space with upper-level office and residential space.

Maybe the school buildings will be more mixed in between these other mix used buildings unlike UNO's where the school buildings are off to the north end of the area and the mixed use buildings area (AkVil) is to the south end.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:25 pm

Yeah your right. In the end the goal is probably going to be A/V with better campus private development goals. Since they are starting out with a clean slate they can work together for a common goal for the area. A/V came along after UNO South Campus was mostly constructed so their designs sort of clash.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:56 pm

Even if this was a true mixed use university development, that has been done before. Sounds like they are trying to set themselves apart. Oh well though, hope it all works out.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:01 pm

Well for a city like Kearney this kind of thing would be huge! And it may be a first in a city so small...

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:06 am

Well, even cities like Kearney used to be cities in their own right. It's only natural that they join the trend of trying to be cities once again.

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:41 pm

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:Well, even cities like Kearney used to be cities in their own right. It's only natural that they join the trend of trying to be cities once again.

Now, I could be wrong about this and if I am I just don't care.

Streets, I have given this whole thing a lot of thought. I went back and reread all of your posts and our private conversations and I have come to the following conclusion. Based on all available information, your whole attitude is a fraud, designed to garner attention and get a rise out of the rest of the readers of this forum. I can find no other reason for it.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:59 pm

It's his hobby when he's not jerking off to bicycle websites.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:56 am

Bob from Omaha wrote:Now, I could be wrong about this...

And you are. But, if you just don't care that's fine with me.

Linkin... is your signature supposed to be funny, clever, or cute? Because it is none of those things.

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:29 am

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:
Bob from Omaha wrote:Now, I could be wrong about this...
Linkin... is your signature supposed to be funny, clever, or cute? Because it is none of those things.

I happen to think the signature is spot on. It's funny, clever and cute. C'est la vie.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:06 pm

Well then, to continue the logic (if you can call it that), what Uncle Streets' family don't realize is that he is actually the most level-headed and reasonable in the bunch. He wonders if they've ever seen the movie Idiocracy, but he knows the comparison would be lost on them.

You're entitled to think it's clever, funny, and cute, but you're still just as wrong in your assessment of me from a couple posts back.

C'est ça la vraie vie.

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:45 pm

Between what Kearney just announced and the amazing growth of Grand Island maybe central Nebraska is finally starting to realize its potential. I don't know the total but I bet if you add Kearney, Grand Island and the area around them it has to be over 100,000 population.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:53 pm

Kearney Micropolitan = 53,278
Grand Island Micropolitan = 73,551
Add Hastings Micropolitan = 37,702

And it is over 150,000

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:27 pm

Coyote wrote:Kearney Micropolitan = 53,278
Grand Island Micropolitan = 73,551
Add Hastings Micropolitan = 37,702

And it is over 150,000

Really? Outstanding! As an Omahan, well an ex-Omahan, I'm not sure which counties to include but anyone think you could get close to 200k?

Very interesting.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:43 pm

Check here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebraska_c ... ical_areas

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 4:06 pm

Study: UNK major help to state’s economy

A study released today by the University of Nebraska at Kearney and Economic Modeling Specialists shows that the Kearney campus adds $653.8 million annually to Nebraska’s economy.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:06 pm

Spent some time around UNK over the holidays with my sister. I couldn't believe how little there was around campus. Literally next to noting even in terms of fast food. Blew my mind considering UNK isn't exactly tiny.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:34 pm

New UNK Wellness Center.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:40 pm

iamjacobm wrote:New UNK Wellness Center.

What is the timing on this

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:45 pm

They broke ground less than 2 weeks ago. Should be a big boost to on campus life.

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Tue May 14, 2013 12:00 pm

iamjacobm wrote:Spent some time around UNK over the holidays with my sister. I couldn't believe how little there was around campus. Literally next to noting even in terms of fast food. Blew my mind considering UNK isn't exactly tiny.

Just noticed this post.

There are a handful of mom and pops within an easy walking distance of campus, mostly tucked away in little strip centers and such. There is more than enough fast food in Kearney, all clustered near the Interstate or up on the hill with all the retail. With the campus offset a bit from the main drags, other than West US 30, I don't think the fast food franchises want to give up good traffic flow just to cater to the campus kids.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:31 pm

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130620/M ... 09956/1697

The Buckle plans to construct a new office building in Kearney, Neb., to relocate staff and make room for growth. The building would stand near the clothing retailer's corporate headquarters and house 100 to 150 employees. The proposal is for a two-story, 39,600 square-foot floor plan totaling 79,200 square feet with no basement. The plans will be presented to the Kearney Planning Commission on June 28.

Cool to see them sticking around and investing in Kearney.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:46 am

http://www.omaha.com/article/20140417/N ... -expansion

The University of Nebraska at Kearney plans a development that will nearly equal the size of its main campus.

The plans cover a 104-acre tract southwest of campus that's currently covered with corn and a football practice field that in 10 to 20 years will be transformed into what UNK has labeled University Village.

“There will be nothing like this from Lincoln to Denver,” UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen said Tuesday. “We think it will attract people from many, many areas to come into the city of Kearney. It will provide needed housing options in this community, as well.”

Kristensen described the University Village expansion, which could get underway in 2015, as UNK's “millennial campus,” comparing it to the University of Nebraska at Omaha's South Campus in the Aksarben Village area.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:07 pm

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:09 pm

This would be huge for UNK and the city. I really hope they are patient with this land and develop it into this high quality of a design.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:42 am

Anymore progress on this?

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:43 am

https://www.omaha.com/news/education/hi ... 7deae.html

KEARNEY, Neb. — The University of Nebraska at Kearney wants to turn a vacant expanse into a trendy public-private partnership called the University Village neighborhood.

UNK reasons that development adjacent to the university will be good for everyone — the university, the city and the private developers who decide to build there. As the stream of state money for higher education slows, UNK and other schools know the major projects of the future will require private partners.

Such developments are built on the notion that close relationships and nearness in place can serve corporations and businesses with easy access to college interns, new graduates and customers. Meanwhile colleges can recruit and keep students and faculty more successfully with attractive living, shopping, entertainment and eating options nearby.

So far, though, only two buildings have gone into the 104-acre area just south of campus, and both are UNK facilities. Construction of a third building, a UNK regional engagement center, is expected to be announced soon. That center would attract meetings and community events and also would house things like state offices and businesses.

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