Lofts on 24th Street

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:35 am

http://www.omaha.com/article/20120331/M ... th-o-plant

Arch Icon Development wants to redo the Ak-Sar-Ben Beef building on south 24th street and turn it into lofts.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:07 pm

Very very cool project, awesome to see investment out of the big name neighborhoods. With 24th getting bike lanes and the Vinton corridor getting more attention this should be the first of many projects like this in the coming years.

ricko · Post by **ricko** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:45 pm

If I were a developer, I'd have my eyes on downtown South Omaha for the long term, although I'd do it in a way that would keep it's character as a gateway for immigrants, which it what it's always been.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:04 pm

The rendering looks great. I think it would really add to the area. Better than that flea market that is always there (even in the OWH photo).

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 5:49 am

Now called Lofts on 24th Street (3101) - "an affordable housing project that includes 20 large loft apartments." Plat approved.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 5:38 pm

Is there any progress on this development? Tried to find any news from Arch Icon, but their website http://www.arch-icon.com is just a front page...

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:14 pm

Funny that you ask...

OWH Article

Cindy Gonzalez OWH wrote: » An apartment project proposed in 2012 is to be completed this year. The historic Ak-Sar-Ben Beef building near 24th and Vinton Streets is to be converted into the Lofts on 24th. Developer Arch Icon said all the financing finally was approved for the $3.8 million project.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:21 pm

I was meaning to go through that article and update all the projects mentioned this afternoon since I have some time.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:25 pm

iamjacobm wrote:I was meaning to go through that article and update all the projects mentioned this afternoon since I have some time.

Thanks, I was going to do the same but I'm in class at the moment haha

daveoma · Post by **daveoma** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:29 am

ricko wrote:If I were a developer, I'd have my eyes on downtown South Omaha for the long term, although I'd do it in a way that would keep it's character as a gateway for immigrants, which it what it's always been.

I TOTALLY AGREE! South Omaha is hugely popular with millennials. I think many young professionals would love to live in south Omaha to experience the culture. This is an untapped opportunity for the well informed developer.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 4:47 pm

Be cautious with those thoughts though. The Mexican neighborhood of Chicago, Pilsen, is experiencing extreme gentrification right now because people want to experience the Mexican culture.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:52 am

A lot is happening all across town. I'm especially pumped by all the developments announced for east of 72nd Street.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:35 pm

daveoma wrote:
ricko wrote:If I were a developer, I'd have my eyes on downtown South Omaha for the long term, although I'd do it in a way that would keep it's character as a gateway for immigrants, which it what it's always been.

I TOTALLY AGREE! South Omaha is hugely popular with millennials. I think many young professionals would love to live in south Omaha to experience the culture. This is an untapped opportunity for the well informed developer.

South Omaha is amazing at night during the summer. There are families out everywhere going to the restaurants and shops, it's the only active night area around that doesn't involve bars.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 5:45 pm

I agree. Anywhere else seems to be dominated by bars. It is nice to see people out walking around for "good reasons" in the evenings in the summer.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Jan 11, 2015 5:05 am

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:34 pm

Received almost $670K in tax credits due to the Historic Tax Credit program.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 2:34 am

Looks like something may finally get moving here...

asherballa · Post by **asherballa** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:16 pm

This is a little belated, but I stopped by this site to take a look in mid-December (helped work on the financing for this project) and a crew was already in the building clearing out waste. Think this one should be turned around fairly quickly as it is a rehab project.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:40 pm

asherballa wrote:This is a little belated, but I stopped by this site to take a look in mid-December (helped work on the financing for this project) and a crew was already in the building clearing out waste. Think this one should be turned around fairly quickly as it is a rehab project.

That is good to know, whenever I drive by there has never been any sign of activity.

U R my Helix · Post by **U R my Helix** » Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:14 pm

This project is now leasing 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments. Prices and floor plans at http://www.loftson24th.com/
price ranges from $795 to $935. Some units for less ($599) for someone with a special needs child.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 6:33 pm

That looks kind of neat in an industrial loft kind of way.

Omaha_corn_burner · Post by **Omaha_corn_burner** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:08 pm

Brad wrote:That looks kind of neat in an industrial loft kind of way.

I disagree. I think it looks horrible.

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